LINCOLN- Nebraska is the last state to request the weekly $300 boost in federal unemployment benefits which President Trump made available through an executive order. 48 states announced plans to apply. State Labor Commissioner, John Albin said unemployed Nebraskans will state receiving checks in two weeks if all goes well. Nebraska did not apply earlier because the state had to find a way to pay administrative costs for this new benefit.

Workers who were already receiving unemployment during specific weeks will not have to reapply for the funds. The department will send out emails for certification of the extra money. Jobless Nebraskans who receive less than $100 per week will not be eligible for the boost. This boost is similar to the original $600 payment plans that ended July 25th. Nebraska has opted to give the $300 federal dollars rather than adding in state funds to make it $400.

The program will expire December 27th if it does not end sooner. Albin predicts it will expire by mid-September.

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