NEW TODAY: Here's is the timelines regarding CARES Act implementation in SC: Under the CARES Act, there are three programs that are coming to South Carolina, expanding benefits and providing additional financial relief to the good people of our state. #COVID19

Since receiving the guidance from DOL, we have been working tirelessly with our vendor partner to expedite the massive system upgrades and changes that are required to accept the following temporary federal programs.

In an effort to expedite the process and put money into your pockets, we’re rolling out the program in phases and we’re committing to paying out the benefits prior to receiving the federal funding for these programs.

Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) will provide an additional $600 per week, in addition to normal unemployment insurance benefits, to eligible claimants. We will begin making payments by the week ending April 18.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides compensation for individuals who weren’t previously found eligible for unemployment benefits. We anticipate being able to accept claims for PUA no later than the week ending April 25.

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) will provide up to 13 additional weeks of benefits to those who have already exhausted their standard state UI benefits of 20 weeks. We anticipate being able to accept and process PEUC claims in the coming weeks.