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Unemployed North Carolinians to receive up to $900 as soon as next week
People who are unemployed and eligible will receive an additional $300 per week from the Lost Wages Assistance program through FEMA.
The first batch of money will be $900, totaled retroactively $300 each for the weeks ending Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15.
To be eligible, your unemployment benefit amount must have been at least $100 a week, and you must be out of work due to COVID-19, according to North Carolina Divisio of Employment Security.
On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said FEMA and the U.S. Department of Labor are working to get the $900 payment out by “sometime next week.”
"You do not have to file a separate claim or application for Lost Wages Assistance. However, you may need to self-certify whether you are unemployed due to COVID-19 for DES to determine your eligibility for LWA," according to the NCDES site.
The additional federal unemployment money was enacted in an executive order by President Trump on Aug. 8, after plans for another stimulus check reached a standstill.
While the end date is unclear, the extra money for unemployed people will keep coming each week as long as FEMA funds are available, with the program lasting a maximum through the end of 2020.
NC unemployment benefits: Republicans and Democrats want an increase, but disagree on amount
NC Republicans want to raise state unemployment insurance benefits by $50, while Democratic Governor Roy Cooper want to increase the maximum payout by $150.
Lawmakers return to Raleigh next Wednesday, where they are expected to make a decision.
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