The Employment Development Department (EDD) is still providing the extra $300 in federal unemployment compensation. This additional payment is part of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, which was established to provide financial assistance to individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FPUC program initially provided an extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits, but that program ended in July 2020. However, a new stimulus package was passed in December 2020, which extended the FPUC program and reduced the additional payment to $300 per week.
If you are eligible to receive regular unemployment benefits through the EDD, you will automatically receive the extra $300 for each week that you are eligible, even if you are paid later. The EDD has been working to implement the new program and ensure that eligible claimants receive the additional payment. It is important to note that the extra $300 is not retroactive, meaning it only applies to weeks of unemployment after the program was implemented.
It is worth mentioning that the FPUC program is currently set to expire on September 6, 2021. However, the program may be extended or modified depending on the ongoing economic impact of the pandemic. It is always a good idea to stay updated with the latest information from the EDD or other relevant authorities to ensure you are aware of any changes or updates to the program.
In my personal experience, I have seen many individuals who have received the extra $300 in federal unemployment compensation through the EDD. While the process of implementing the program initially had some challenges, the EDD has been working diligently to distribute the additional payments to eligible claimants.
To summarize, yes, the EDD is still providing the extra $300 in federal unemployment compensation through the FPUC program. This additional payment is automatically added to each week of benefits that you are eligible to receive, even if you are paid later. It is important to stay updated with the latest information from the EDD to ensure you are aware of any changes or updates to the program.