Why delay the start of extra $ 300 a week unemployment benefits in Michigan

The additional Weekly Unemployment Payments of $ 300 officials said residents who qualify for COVID-19 relief will be delayed in Michigan.

Congress has adopted a COVID-19 aid package that extends the federal unemployment programs for pandemic unemployment and emergency unemployment benefits.

The programs, which will provide an extra amount of $ 300 per week for all who receive it unemployment benefits, has been extended until March 14, officials announced.

According to a statement posted on the state website, Michigan and all other states must wait until the Department of Labor provides guidance before the provisions in the law can be applied.

“There will be a delay in benefits for those currently enrolled in these federal benefit programs,” the statement said.

Leadership of the Department of Labor will outline new rules that need to be interpreted and revised in Michigan, officials said.

“We will need to make updates to our systems to increase the benefits and renew the additional payments of FPUC $ 300,” the release said. ‘Please continue to check the UIA website as we will provide more information as it becomes available. UIA’s customer service number does not need to be contacted regarding the new legislation. ”

The Unemployment Insurance Agency in Michigan, like all government departments, is closed Thursday and Friday for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Year-end tax returns for all those who received unemployment benefits in 2020 will be available online by mid-January. Residents can receive a statement by requesting a copy through MiWAM by January 2nd.