From the email I just received:
To begin the process of reopening your existing PUA or PEUC claim, please follow these steps:
To begin the process of reopening your existing PUA or PEUC claim, please follow these steps:
- Log into your MyUI+ account. If you have not logged into MyUI+ before, there are how-to videos on our website.
- Apply for regular UI benefits. Click “Apply for Standard UI Benefits” in the navigation menu. Federal guidelines require this step to confirm that PUA and PEUC recipients are either not eligible for or have exhausted any regular state unemployment benefits before moving to the federal programs. If you are eligible for any regular state unemployment benefits, those benefits must be exhausted before you can receive further benefits under the federal programs. Please allow for our system to process your application overnight before moving to the next step.
Note: Some claimants may not see this option. If you do not see the option, move to the next step.
- On or after February 1, reopen your PUA or PEUC claim. Assuming you are not eligible for regular state unemployment benefits, the next time you log in to MyUI+ (on or after February 1), you should see the option to reopen your PUA or PEUC claim in the navigation menu. Your claim will be automatically backdated to December 27, 2020. After reopening your claim, you should see previous weeks available within your MyUI+ account and will be able to complete weekly certifications for those weeks.