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September 3, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

August is always a month full of change: kids are entering a new year of school, adults are looking for new opportunities to further their career, and your government is mapping out the framework for the rest of this year. I assure you that I am working to make sure your best interests are being served as we work through these challenging times together.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included in this newsletter are updates regarding the USDA\u2019s announcement to increase SNAP benefits by 25%, a reminder to catch up on immunizations, along with resources and information on what your representatives are doing to prevent more mass power outages. I\u2019ve also included some helpful tips for parents and caregivers of students as they prepare for the next stage of their children\u2019s education this coming academic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, it\u2019s an honor to serve you. Please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dayna Polehanki
<\/strong>State Senator
7th District<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PROGRAMS END SEPT. 4 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michigan workers who have been receiving federal jobless benefits through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will see those programs expire Sept. 4, 2021. Benefit recipients are reminded that the State of Michigan has several programs and services to assist in their search for a job or other help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits approved by Congress through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) and Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) are set to expire on Sept. 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARPA expanded on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unemployment insurance programs that were implemented in April 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 15, 2020, over 2.4 million Michiganders have received more than $38 billion in unemployment benefits, which has helped contribute to the state’s economic recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sept. 4 expiration date also applies for people who show a benefit balance on their claims. People who are waiting for an eligibility determination for any of the federal programs and receive it after Sept. 4, will be paid all funds for which they are eligible. These individuals should continue to certify through Sept. 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefit recipients should continue to monitor their MiWAM account and check for emails from UIA in case there is further correspondence about their case. Key information will be shared about deadlines to protest or make an appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claimants will receive a new debit card from U.S. Bank by Aug. 25th. This replaces the Bank of America card they’ve been using. After Aug. 25th, any new money received will be posted to the U.S. Bank debit card. Claimants have until Nov. 1st to access the money that has been posted to their Bank of America card. Claimants should not discard their new U.S. Bank card when it arrives and should hold on to the old BoA card for at least a year in case they need to reference it later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If claimants see signs of fraud while checking their MiWAM account, they should file a fraud or identity theft referral through their MiWAM account or contact the fraud hotline at 866-500-0017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All protests and adjudications that have not been resolved by Sept. 4th will continue through the process despite the federal programs ending. Benefits will be paid to claimants who are determined to be eligible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who receive federal pandemic unemployment assistance are urged to take part in job search, training and assistance programs that are available through various state agencies, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n