It's busy around here!
We are trying to answer all of your important questions as soon as we can.
But to get the fastest answers, we've compiled the most asked questions (and answers) below.
Start here BEFORE you reach out to us



But to get the fastest answers, we've compiled the most asked questions (and answers) below.
Start here BEFORE you reach out to us





(The call center will tell you the same thing.)


Again, do not call.






Youβll receive it retroactively, do NOT need to reapply.
Please do not call.




if not

Just wait for the claim to process or the right date.
DO NOT CALL.
We will just read you this tweet.


We will just read you this tweet.







More info here: http://www.dlt.ri.gov/emergencyui/COVID-19%20UI%20Fact%20Sheet%204.13.2020.pdf


Regular unemployment insurance (UI)

https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/UIClaims2013/intro/index.aspx?AC=yes
Pandemic unemployment insurance (PUA)

https://covidemergencyuibenefits.dlt.ri.gov/


Eligible.

Eligible.



Filed a claim in April, your base period is:
All of 2019.
Filed in March, your base period is:
Oct 1, 2018 - Sept 30, 2019.
Didn't earn $12.6k?

You need to check all these boxes:
You earned at least $4.2k in your base period.
Your earnings total is at least 1.5 times your highest quarter.
You were paid at least $2.1k in one calendar quarter.
If you scored a 3 out of 3 then file a claim.
Confused? File anyway!



If you scored a 3 out of 3 then file a claim.
Confused? File anyway!




The application:



Mass. workers go here

Conn. workers go here

http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/Index.htm




It's complicated.




This is your weekly benefit.

Example time!

Two highest quarters for Joe Schmoe were:
$10,500 and $12,750
$10,500 + $12,750 = $23,250
Divide by two = $11,625. Thatβs the average.
Now multiply!
$11,625 x .0385 = $447
Weekly benefit
The max is $586 weekly.
Got kids? There is more math
$10,500 and $12,750
$10,500 + $12,750 = $23,250
Divide by two = $11,625. Thatβs the average.
Now multiply!
$11,625 x .0385 = $447


The max is $586 weekly.
Got kids? There is more math

Joe can get 5% of his weekly benefit for up to 5 dependants
Joe has 8 kids.
His weekly benefit is $447
He gets 5% of $447, or $22 per kid. Up to 5 kids.
The total benefit is $447 + $110 for the kids. $557 total.
PLUS $600/week from the CARES Act.
Good luck Joe!
Joe has 8 kids.

His weekly benefit is $447
He gets 5% of $447, or $22 per kid. Up to 5 kids.
The total benefit is $447 + $110 for the kids. $557 total.
PLUS $600/week from the CARES Act.

Good luck Joe!




https://covidemergencyuibenefits.dlt.ri.gov/













