To certify by phone:
- Call the TeleCert line at (617) 626-6338. The TeleCert hours at 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Have the following information available: Your Social Security number Your TeleCert 4-digit PIN. If you don't have one, review our guide on how to create one. ...
- Answer the prompts.
- Stay on the line until you are told that your weekly claim filing is completed.
- The best way to complete your certification is online from 3:00am - 7:30pm on your designated certification day, including holidays.
- Thursdays and Fridays are make-up days if you miss your certification day.
- You may also certify by Tele-Serve at (312) 338-4337 (3:00am - 7:30pm, Monday - Friday).
How to answer Pua certification questions Illinois?
[Illinois] What is the correct answer for the PUA certification questions? First time certifying (for PUA not UI) and the "Able and available" section is confusing me. Were you still totally or partially unemployed because of the COVID-19 Pandemic during the week of Sunday, 03/21/2021 through Saturday, 03/27/2021 ?
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Illinois?
The formula to calculate your weekly benefit amount is as follows:
- Add up the base period total quarterly wages.
- Find the two quarters when you were paid the highest wages and add those amounts together.
- Once you have that sum, multiply it by 0.47, and then divide by 26.
- The resulting sum will be your weekly benefit amount.
When certifying for unemployment benefits?
What to Know Before Certifying
- The best way to complete your certification is online from 3:00am - 7:30pm on your designated certification day, including holidays.
- Thursdays and Fridays are make-up days if you miss your certification day.
- You may also certify by Tele-Serve at (312) 338-4337 (3:00am - 7:30pm, Monday - Friday).
How do you calculate unemployment benefits in Illinois?
You will receive your unemployment benefits one week after filing the claim.
- Your Social Security Number
- The year you were born in
- Your home address and telephone number
- Whether you have filed an unemployment insurance claim in your state or any other state during the past 12 months
- Your last day of employment
- The names and addresses of all the employers you have worked for during the past 15 months before you file your claim. ...
How do I know if my Pua was approved in Illinois?
We will send a decision. 10 business days after applying for PUA, you will receive a PUA Finding Letter with information about your claim, including your weekly benefit amount.
How long after certifying for Pua will I get paid Illinois?
2-3 days after certifying for benefits, payment will be made on your debit card or through direct deposit. You must continue to certify every week to continue to receive benefits. business days later, you can certify.
Is Pua extended in Illinois?
Latest News and Status on PUA, PEUC and $300 FPUC Payments The additional weekly payment of $300 under the FPUC program will be extended through September 4, 2021 as well. Claimants on extended state benefits (EB) as of March 11, 2021 will remain on EB.
Why is my Pua certification still pending Illinois?
If your determination of eligibility still says the status is “pending ? they haven't approved your certification yet. Meaning they haven't sent out any payments. If you get a "Payment Hold" on your status, it means IDES is currently in the process of examining eligibility for benefits before releasing the payment.
What is going on with Pua unemployment in Illinois?
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA): Provided unemployment benefits to individuals not traditionally eligible to receive unemployment benefits, such as self-employed workers. PUA expired on September 4, 2021.
Is pandemic unemployment still available?
The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) was a social welfare payment for employees and self-employed people who lost all their employment due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The PUP scheme is closed.
Is the 300 unemployment over in Illinois?
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and the $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) payments expired September 07, 2021.
Did Illinois unemployment go up?
12/17/2020: New unemployment claims are rising in Illinois, hitting 142,745 last week as COVID-19 restrictions continue.
About
The federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program provides benefits for many individuals who have been determined ineligible for state unemployment benefits, including self-employed workers and independent contractors.
How to Apply for PUA
Before you can apply for PUA, we are required to make sure you don't qualify for regular unemployment insurance. So, you need to first apply for regular unemployment insurance.
Who can Apply for PUA?
Those individuals who usually can't get unemployment benefits may be able to get unemployment assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, you may be able to get PUA benefits if:
Tips for Applying
Step 1: Remember: Before you apply for PUA, you must be denied for regular unemployment insurance.
What's Next?
We will send a decision. 10 business days after applying for PUA, you will receive a PUA Finding Letter with information about your claim, including your weekly benefit amount. The weekly benefit amount will start off at the minimum of $198 until your tax documents are reviewed.
What to Know Before Certifying
The best way to complete your certification is online from 3:00am - 7:30pm on your designated certification day, including holidays.
Avoid Common Mistakes
Maintain your eligibility for current and future unemployment insurance benefits by learning about the following common mistakes.
Expiring Federal Programs
PUA, FPUC, PEUC, and MEUC expired on September 4th, 2021. Extended Benefits expired on September 11th, 2021. For more information, visit the expired programs page.
Eligibility for Regular Unemployment Insurance
An individual who leaves work voluntarily generally cannot receive UI. Your eligibility in this situation will depend on whether you can demonstrate you had a good reason for quitting, and that the reason was because of your employer.
Filing a Claim for Unemployment Insurance
The fastest way to file a claim is online. Claims can also be filed over the phone, by calling (800) 244-5631 and following the appropriate prompts.
Certification and Receiving Benefits
Filing a claim is your initial application for unemployment insurance benefits. This application determines whether you earned enough money to qualify for unemployment benefits and, if so, how much you are eligible for each week.
When will the PUA end?
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) increased the maximum number of weeks under the PUA program from 50 to 79 weeks available beginning 3/14/2021 and ending 9/4/2021. As a result, claimants are eligible to receive additional PUA benefits beginning 3/14/2021 assuming they meet all other eligibility criteria.
When will my unemployment payment be processed in 2021?
If you certified Sunday, Monday or Tuesday (03/21, 03/22, or 03/23/2021) to receive payment for week ending March 20, 2021, your payment will be processed no later than Thursday evening as long as there are no pending issues holding payment. WARNING.
Find a Career
IDES can help you find your next career. Visit IllinoisJobLink.com today to search 100,000+ jobs. If you've applied for unemployment benefits, you already have an IllinoisJobLink.com account!
Certify for Benefits
Certification is how eligible claimants are paid benefits. Regular UI claimants certify every other week. Be sure to certify on your assigned day.
News & Announcements
The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in November for the eighth consecutive month according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Jobs were up in all fourteen metropolitan areas.
When will PUA notices be sent in 2021?
Additional PUA Documentation – During the week of February 1, 2021, notices will be sent to inform claimants of the additional 11 weeks of eligibility, in addition to requests to verify employment or self-employment. The notification will include a deadline to provide information to the Department.
When will PUA resume in 2021?
The new extension laws require additional documentation verification requirements on new claims, and IDES expects to to resume taking new PUA claims from week of Jan 10th, 2021 (or earlier)
What is the new federal unemployment program?
Under the CARES act, there are three types of federal unemployment assistance now available:#N#• Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ( FPUC): provides an additional $600 per week, on top of regular benefits, to all recipients of Unemployment Insurance; retroactive to the week ending April 6, 2020. They will see the additional supplemental income applied to their weekly benefit amount. This increase is available through the week ending July 25, 2020.#N#• Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation ( PEUC ): provides an additional 13 weeks of Unemployment benefits to all recipients. If you have exhausted regular unemployment benefits, a Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) claim will be filed for you and up to 13 additional weeks of PEUC benefits will be added to your balance.#N#• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ( PUA ): expands eligibility for individuals who are typically ineligible for#N#Unemployment benefits, for example independent contractors, and self-employed and “gig” workers. IDES began accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program beginning on May 11. Here are the steps to follow to apply:
What is the Illinois Department of Employment Security?
The Illinois Department of Employment Security ( IDES) manages the states’ unemployment insurance program, IT systems and benefit payments. See further details below (summarized for simplicity from the IDES site) on the newly enhanced benefits available now and how to file a claim.
How long is the EB in Illinois?
Illinois remains triggered onto the standard 13 weeks of EB, and is available to claimants who have exhausted the allotted 26 weeks of regular state unemployment benefits, the 13 weeks of Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits, and (in some cases) the additional 11 weeks of PEUC benefits established under the CAA.
When will the extra 300 unemployment end in Illinois?
So it is highly likely that Illinois claimants will keep ALL pandemic unemployment benefits, including the extra $300 weekly payment, until the current program end date which would be the week ending September 4th, 2021 in IL.
How long is the unemployment extension in Illinois?
Extended Benefits (EB): According to unemployment rate data published by the federal government, the Illinois unemployment rate has fallen below the threshold established by law for the additional 7 weeks of E B to be available in Illinois.
