newlightseven
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(updating with new threads, though I'm not updating the number of comments on old ones)
Since there are a whole lot of threads popping up regarding the same topic, and good information is hiding in the comments sections of many of them, this is an attempt to compile everything in one place. The long and short of it is that the DES is still trying to figure out how to implement the federal extensions (as stated on the homepage), but there is some dispute over whether or not people actually need to file new claims (the twitter says to do so, but some people have had agents tell them not to, and weekly certifications can still be filed through a couple of different methods).
Currently, the prevailing advice appears to be: Despite what the DES is saying on social media, Don't file a new claim--but DO make sure you continue to file your weekly certification. If nothing else, at least call an agent before you assume you should file a new claim. Similar to how the DES struggled to implement the changes in January, it might take days or weeks for them to have a concrete understanding of what people need to do, and in the meantime, you're likely still out of work and need the money that you could be getting by filing your weekly certs.
EDIT as of 4/2/21: The DES appears to finally have some real direction for people. As per the DES HOME:
This means that if your UI has expired but you still have money in your PEUC that you would like to claim, then you DO need to file a new claim, and you WILL be subject to the new work search requirement.
In order of posting, with the number of comments in the threads currently:
Has anyone figured out the issue with having a pre-existing claim and being forced to file a new claim? 0 comments
payment not issued? New claim ineligible? 11 comments
sad weekly benefit amount for my new unemployment claim 7 comments
PEUC 5 comments
Unemployment Qualifcation 1 comment
PUA Extension Questions 16 comments
Will people who have been getting unemployment now have to show that they're looking for work, or will that only be for new claims? 11 comments
claim history end date says 3/20/21 but i just started getting unemployment 2 weeks ago 7 comments
reapplying today but have no questions about covid 7 comments
Questions about claimants needing to file a new claim and requirement to apply for jobs 59 comments
claim says exhausted 3 comments
confused / pua on top of ui??? 6 comments
No option to file certification? 3 comments
can’t recertify, given the option to file a new claim instead, but my EUC balance was increased and is pending. I’m so confused, what do I do? 59 comments
If you submitted a new UI claim instead of just filing a weekly, you're basically screwed 23 comments
Submitted my new UI because the link told me to, am I screwed? Also other questions 20 comments
And for those who want to read some source material:
The CARES Act of 2020, H.R. 748 Section 2107 is in regards to PEUC
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319 Section 9011 is in regards to PUA, and 9016 in regards to PEUC
Cooper's Executive Order regarding work search requirements
DES's Facebook post about new UI claims
Hopefully, this will help some people out and keep anyone from getting too panicked.
Since there are a whole lot of threads popping up regarding the same topic, and good information is hiding in the comments sections of many of them, this is an attempt to compile everything in one place. The long and short of it is that the DES is still trying to figure out how to implement the federal extensions (as stated on the homepage), but there is some dispute over whether or not people actually need to file new claims (the twitter says to do so, but some people have had agents tell them not to, and weekly certifications can still be filed through a couple of different methods).
EDIT as of 4/2/21: The DES appears to finally have some real direction for people. As per the DES HOME:
Coordination between State and PEUC Benefits in a New Benefit Year
When people apply for unemployment benefits, they establish an unemployment claim for a 12-month period referred to as a benefit year. This may be different than a calendar year. When a claimant has filed for unemployment for more than 12 months and has earned wages, they are required to file a new claim for state unemployment benefits. This begins a new benefit year and determines the appropriate benefit program and weekly benefit amount for the claimant based on state and federal guidelines.
Under N.C. Senate Bill 114 and the federal Continued Assistance Act, claimants who meet all requirements will continue to receive federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) until they exhaust those benefits or the program expires, before they receive state benefits under their claim for the new benefit year.
To qualify to remain on PEUC:
-The claimant’s first benefit year must have expired after Dec. 27, 2020;
-The claimant must have a remaining balance of PEUC benefits on their first claim; and
-The claimant’s weekly benefit amount for PEUC must be at least $25 higher than their new weekly benefit amount for state unemployment benefits.
DES will automatically adjust weekly benefit amounts for claimants who qualify to remain on PEUC; claimants do not need to take any action. Any benefits owed for previous weeks will be paid retroactively.
This means that if your UI has expired but you still have money in your PEUC that you would like to claim, then you DO need to file a new claim, and you WILL be subject to the new work search requirement.
In order of posting, with the number of comments in the threads currently:
Has anyone figured out the issue with having a pre-existing claim and being forced to file a new claim? 0 comments
payment not issued? New claim ineligible? 11 comments
sad weekly benefit amount for my new unemployment claim 7 comments
PEUC 5 comments
Unemployment Qualifcation 1 comment
PUA Extension Questions 16 comments
Will people who have been getting unemployment now have to show that they're looking for work, or will that only be for new claims? 11 comments
claim history end date says 3/20/21 but i just started getting unemployment 2 weeks ago 7 comments
reapplying today but have no questions about covid 7 comments
Questions about claimants needing to file a new claim and requirement to apply for jobs 59 comments
claim says exhausted 3 comments
confused / pua on top of ui??? 6 comments
No option to file certification? 3 comments
can’t recertify, given the option to file a new claim instead, but my EUC balance was increased and is pending. I’m so confused, what do I do? 59 comments
If you submitted a new UI claim instead of just filing a weekly, you're basically screwed 23 comments
Submitted my new UI because the link told me to, am I screwed? Also other questions 20 comments
And for those who want to read some source material:
The CARES Act of 2020, H.R. 748 Section 2107 is in regards to PEUC
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319 Section 9011 is in regards to PUA, and 9016 in regards to PEUC
Cooper's Executive Order regarding work search requirements
DES's Facebook post about new UI claims
Hopefully, this will help some people out and keep anyone from getting too panicked.