Unemployment Disaster Benefits (May Cover Eligible Independent Contractors):

If you do not qualify for unemployment benefits, you may qualify for the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program, which provides unemployment benefits to individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of a Presidentially declared major disaster (COVID-19).

**Please note that the information provided includes condensed summarizations, descriptions, or opinions about recently enacted statutes. The information is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be legal advice. Members with needs or questions concerning the specific issues mentioned should seek the guidance of competent counsel or should contact the appropriate federal agency.