Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a federal program that provides payment to workers not traditionally eligible for unemployment benefits (self-employed, independent contractors, workers with
limited work history, and others) who are unable to work as a direct result of the coronavirus public health emergency.

• PUA benefits are available for weeks of unemployment beginning February 2, 2020 through the week ending December 26, 2020. 
• PUA provides a benefit ranging from $117 to $240 per week, for up to 39 weeks. 
• Individuals receiving PUA benefits will also receive an additional $600 weekly in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits between the weeks of March 29, 2020 and July 25, 2020.

-Register to Create Your account here: https://des.az.gov/pua

-File your Initial Claim

-Every Sunday Submit Your Weekly Claim

A user guide is available to help individuals who are applying for PUA navigate the new PUA portal. The guide can be found at

https://uat-app-vos04990000.geosolinc.com/admin/gsipub/htmlarea/Uploads/Pandemic_Unemployment_Assistance_(PUA)_Portal_Claimants_Guide.pdf

Please note that individuals eligible for regular unemployment benefits should not apply for PUA.