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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 September 1, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kansas, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response and Recovery website, the Department of Health and Environment's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal, the Kansas Chamber of Commerce or the Kansas Health Foundation.

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Description of Program and Relief

Relief from Certain Unemployment Insurance Requirements

To mitigate effects of COVID-19, (i) the waiting week requirement is waived for all claimants and (ii) the requirement that claimants actively seek work each week is waived for all claimants.

Government or Lead Agency

Kansas Governor’s Office

Dates Available

Effective immediately until September 15, 2020 or until the statewide State of Disaster Emergency relating to COVID-19 expires, whichever is earlier

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

N/A

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, contact the Office of the Governor at (785) 296-3232.

List of Additional Information

The original order can be found here, the extension of the original order can be found here, and the revised order can be found here.

The press release for the original order can be found here and for the revised order can be found here.

More information on unemployment insurance can be found here and tutorials for obtaining insurance can be found here.


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