Unemployment insurance benefits, also called unemployment benefits, usually last up to 26 weeks, depending on the state you live and work in.
You are not eligible for unemployment insurance if you quit your job or were fired for a good reason.
The US Department of Labor oversees the unemployment insurance program.
Three programs established by the CARES Act of 2020 were designed to help unemployed Americans, including those who are not normally eligible for unemployment benefits.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended COVID-19 related unemployment benefits that were extended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 until September 6, 2021.