Do You Have to Recertify for Pua?

You should not reapply for regular UI or apply for PUA. ... If you are found eligible for PUA, you may receive PUA benefits dating back to the weeks after February 2, 2020 when you were disqualified from receiving your regular UI benefits, as long as your unemployment during that time period was due to COVID-19.

Can self-employed individuals qualify for PUA benefits?

States are permitted to provide Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) to individuals who are self-employed, seeking part-time employment, or who otherwise would not qualify for regular unemployment compensation.

Are individuals eligible for PUA if they quit their job because of the COVID-19 pandemic?

There are multiple qualifying circumstances related to COVID-19 that can make an individual eligible for PUA, including if the individual quits his or her job as a direct result of COVID-19. Quitting to access unemployment benefits is not one of them.