End of Federal Programs

Yes,our new UI claim will be reinstated when the PEUC benefits end. You can continue to collect benefits under the regular claim if you meet the eligibility requirements.

The duration of these federal benefits programs was determined by Congress, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) set the expiration date of September 6, 2021. Hawaii does not have the power to extend the benefits past the expiration date. ARPA provides the funding to pay out these benefits, so even if a claimant has an available balance, those federal funds will no longer be available.

By law, we cannot pay partial weeks, so the week ending Saturday, September 4, 2021, is the final week for which the federal program benefits can be paid.  (Note:  if your claim filing ends on Sunday, the week ending September 5, 2021 will be your final week of benefits.)

If an eligible claimant is owed back weeks from these federal programs, those weeks may still be paid after September 6, 2021, upon determination of eligibility or any other pending investigations.

Yes. Claimants on regular UI claims will still receive their standard weekly benefits, but the $300 FPUC supplement will end.

No. Once the federal programs end, only the regular Unemployment Insurance program will be available. If new benefits programs become available, we will update our website (link to UI website).

No. Only the regular Unemployment Insurance program is available at this time.