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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 July 16, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in North Carolina, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Information Hub, the North Carolina Department of Commerce or the North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations' Nonprofit Pandemic Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Those Not Covered by Regular State Unemployment Benefits
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, or PUA, is a federal program for people who are unable to work as a result of COVID-19 and are not otherwise eligible for regular state unemployment benefits, such as self-employed workers and independent contractors.
Government or Lead Agency
North Carolina Division of Employment Security
Dates Available
Beginning April 24, 2020
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Eligible participants for PUA must be ineligible for regular state unemployment benefits. Individuals who applied and were denied for regular state unemployment benefits before April 24 may need to provide additional information for the Division of Employment Security to determine whether they are eligible for PUA. Once approved, participants must complete a Weekly Certification every week for which benefits were filed to receive payments. The Weekly Certification must report any wages earned during that week.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For questions, call the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance hotline: (866) 847-7209.
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