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Can I apply for NJ unemployment benefits?

If you've lost your job and are seeking help, refer to this guide that will help you connect to benefits and resources you may need while trying to safely get back to work as well as tips for coping with the stress of losing a job.

Those who meet the requirements for traditional unemployment insurance may receive benefits for up to 26 weeks during a one-year period.

Unfortunately, federally extended unemployment benefits, which expanded unemployment benefits to cover a variety of COVID-19 scenarios, expired on September 4, 2021.

If you have a new unemployment claim, and are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits, there are no additional unemployment benefits for you at this time.

To learn how to apply for unemployment insurance and to see if you are eligible, see this step-by-step guide or the Frequently Asked Questions During the Coronavirus Emergency for NJ Workers.

To see if you are eligible for New Jersey's Temporary Disability Insurance, Earned Sick Leave, and Family Leave Insurance programs visit nj.gov/labor/covidbenefits.

Visit careerservices.nj.gov for help with your job search, resume writing, interviewing skills, education and training, and other specialized career services.

New Jersey Health Resources

If you need health insurance, you or your family may be eligible for free or low-cost coverage from NJ FamilyCare.

To learn more, visit www.njfamilycare.org.

For more information on health insurance options, and to see if you qualify for financial help to lower the cost of a plan, visit Get Covered New Jersey.

More health resources like Children's Mental Health, Addiction Treatment and Support, Mental Health & Emotional Support, etc. can be found here.