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.
-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.