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Ohioans who are unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but don’t qualify for regular unemployment benefits can begin pre-registering for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Friday.
The program will provide up to 39 weeks of benefits to many who historically have not qualified for unemployment benefits.
To pre-register for PUA benefits, visit unemployment.ohio.gov and click “Get Started Now.”
The benefit amount will be similar to traditional unemployment benefits, plus an additional $600 per week through July 25.
For those eligible, PUA benefits will be retroactive to the date they qualified, as early as February 2, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said.
Anyone with questions should call (833) 604-0774.
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