Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

Who Can Get Help? How Much Can They Get?

FPUC is a flat amount given to people who are receiving unemployment insurance, including those who get a partial unemployment benefit check. It provides a federal benefit of $600 each week. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program extends benefits to self-employed, freelancers, and independent contractors. The Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program extends benefits for an extra 13 weeks after regular unemployment compensation benefits are exhausted.