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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 15, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Florida, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Reponse website or the Florida League of Cities' Coronavirus Resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

Reemployment Assistance - COVID-19

Reemployment Assistance provides temporary wage replacement (unemployment insurance) benefits to eligible individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. Floridians may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance if you have a history of wages in the state of Florida and your employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Government or Lead Agency

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Dates Available

Ongoing

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility:

If you have a history of wages in the state of Florida, you are actively able and available to seek and accept new employment, and you are currently unemployed or work reduced hours through no fault of your own, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance benefits.

Individuals who may be eligible for Reemployment Assistance as a result of COVID-19 may include:

  • Those who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency,

  • Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns, or

  • Those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19.

To complete an application you will need: (1) Social Security Number; (2) Driver’s License or State ID; (3) Your last 18 months of employment (including name, separation reason, earnings, and dates of work); (4) Work authorization (if not a US citizen); (5) DD-214 member 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 (if a military employee); (6) SF 8 or SF 50 (if a federal employee).

Restrictions:

Individuals whose employment has been impacted, but are still receiving wages through paid leave are not eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

To apply for Reemployment Assistance: https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX

List of Additional Information

http://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/ra-dua-documentation/dua-faqs-3-17-20-updates.pdf?sfvrsn=805543b0_4


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