Wednesday, September 1, 2021

CARES Act Unemployment Benefits End 9-4-21

The temporary Federal pandemic unemployment benefit programs added under the CARES Act will expire on September 4, 2021. For details on the affected claim types, see this EDD webpage

While these pandemic unemployment benefits are ending, other assistance programs are still available, including:

  • Up to $235 per person per month in food aid from CalFresh*
  • Cash aid for chidren and families through CalWORKs
  • Rental & utility assistance up to 100% through Housing is Key
To learn more about benefits ending and other assistance programs still available, view this 2-minute YouTube video, this EDD webpage, or this fact sheet (also available in additional languages). 

You may also find this article helpful: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article253918203.html

*Maximum benefit will increase to $250 on 10/1/21