Yes. Individuals engaged in employment that is exempt from unemployment coverage are potentially eligible for DUA payments, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. How long is DUA available? DUA is available only during the designated disaster assistance period. Ordinarily, the disaster assistance period lasts twenty-six (26) weeks starting with the first full week after the disaster start date as listed in the President’s Disaster Declaration. An eligible individual would be eligible to receive DUA benefits each week during the DUA period as long as they remain unemployed as a direct result of the disaster and meet standard state weekly eligibility requirements. How do I apply for DUA benefits? You must first file a claim for state unemployment benefits by visiting or by calling If you are eligible for state unemployment benefits, you must first exhaust those benefits before receiving DUA. If you are ineligible for state unemployment benefits, a DEW representative will contact you directly to take your application for DUA benefits. What information do I need to apply for DUA benefits? Within twenty-one (21) calendar days of applying for DUA benefits, you must provide DEW with proof that you were either: Working or self-employed at the time of the disaster; or Scheduled to start work on or after the date of the disaster. If you do not provide proof of employment by the deadline, DEW will stop paying you DUA and you will have to repay any benefits you received. Additionally, you must provide DEW proof of your wages and/or income for the most recently completed tax year. In some cases, DEW will already have this information and no further information will be necessary. Please note that your potential weekly benefit amount may be reduced if you fail to provide DEW with proof of all your wages. You can mail or fax proof of employment and wages to DEW at: South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Attn: TPU/DUA PO Box 1477
Yes. Individuals engaged in employment that is exempt from unemployment coverage are potentially eligible for DUA payments, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements. How long is DUA available? DUA is available only during the designated disaster assistance period. Ordinarily, the disaster assistance period lasts twenty-six (26) weeks starting with the first full week after the disaster start date as listed in the President’s Disaster Declaration. An eligible individual would be eligible to receive DUA benefits each week during the DUA period as long as they remain unemployed as a direct result of the disaster and meet standard state weekly eligibility requirements. How do I apply for DUA benefits? You must first file a claim for state unemployment benefits by visiting or by calling If you are eligible for state unemployment benefits, you must first exhaust those benefits before receiving DUA. If you are ineligible for state unemployment benefits, a DEW representative will contact you directly to take your application for DUA benefits. What information do I need to apply for DUA benefits? Within twenty-one (21) calendar days of applying for DUA benefits, you must provide DEW with proof that you were either: Working or self-employed at the time of the disaster; or Scheduled to start work on or after the date of the disaster. If you do not provide proof of employment by the deadline, DEW will stop paying you DUA and you will have to repay any benefits you received. Additionally, you must provide DEW proof of your wages and/or income for the most recently completed tax year. In some cases, DEW will already have this information and no further information will be necessary. Please note that your potential weekly benefit amount may be reduced if you fail to provide DEW with proof of all your wages. You can mail or fax proof of employment and wages to DEW at: South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Attn: TPU/DUA PO Box 1477
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