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Originally Posted by Debfrommaine
And people getting the $600 get their state unemployment. One friend is bringing in $1400 a week. I can only dream of that in about a months pay sitting in the covid petri dish.
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Unemployment benefits in Florida are $275/week, one of the lowest in the nation. They also last for up to 12 weeks, also one of the shortest. Not many can survive on $1000/month. There are always exceptions, but I would hope most are motivated to find a job (the health benefits are as valuable as the income in many cases which get overlooked when considering the extra short term $600 stimulus). I am currently unemployed and pay $800/month in premiums just for me.
Florida Unemployment Benefits | Reemployment Assistance
How Much Will My Florida Unemployment Benefits Pay?
The weekly payment amount you receive during unemployment will vary from person to person. The only way to be sure of your benefit amount is to submit a claim.
The state determines your weekly benefit payments based on your previous earnings during employment. In 2020, you can receive a maximum of $275 per week for 12 weeks. You are entitled to a maximum benefit amount of $3,300.
You will continue to receive Reemployment Assistance weekly for up to 12 weeks. When you secure a job, the payments will stop. However, working part-time or temporarily does not necessarily end the benefits.
Benefits Extensions
No benefit extension programs are available at this time. Once you receive 12 weeks of unemployment benefits or reach the maximum total benefit amount of $3,300, your Reemployment Assistance payments will end.