Last Updated on January 30, 2024 by Lori Pace
Every single mom needs to know about the unemployment benefits in their state; this can make all the difference when you are in a difficult situation.
Single moms who have lost their jobs during this difficult year may be struggling to pay for their family’s expenses. Single moms are expected to look after their children while working, but this is not always possible, especially in a time where schools or daycare facilities are being closed due to COVID-19. This leaves single moms without options of daycare for their children while they are at work, which may result in losing their jobs.
Thankfully, there are a few unemployment benefits that can help single moms in a situation like this. Here is everything you need to know about the unemployment benefit by state.
What is unemployment insurance?
Unemployment benefits which are also known as unemployment insurance, are provided by the state to individuals who have lost their jobs.
Unemployment benefits are a means to help individuals by temporarily paying a portion of their wages to cover their expenses.
The criteria to qualify for unemployment benefits:
Each state has its own specific criteria that you have to meet to qualify for unemployment benefits, but the general criteria are inclusive of:
- You have lost your job, and it was not your fault.
- You are currently able and available to work and are currently looking for a job.
- Due to these COVID-19 reasons, you are currently partially unemployed or unemployed.
- You have earned a certain amount of income during your period of employment.
The maximum weekly unemployment benefits of the 50 States:
(including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico 2021)
- Alabama
Maximum weeks of benefits: 14 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $45
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Alabama is $275.
- Alaska
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 + 3 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $56
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 12th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefits in Alaska is $370.
- Arizona
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $187
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of July 10th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Arizona was $570, and after July 10th, 2021, the maximum weekly benefit was $240.
One-time bonus: In Arizona, when you return to work with a full-time job, you can receive a one-time bonus valued at $2,000 and if you return to work with a part-time job, you can receive a one-time bonus valued at $1,000.
- Arkansas
Maximum weeks of benefits: 16 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $81
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $751, and after June 26th, 2021, the maximum unemployment benefit is $451.
- California
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks plus an additional 13 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $40
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $750. After September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $450.
- Colorado
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $25
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $861. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $561.
- Connecticut
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $15
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $949. After September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $649.
One-time bonus: 10,000 people are offered a one-time bonus of $1,000 who manage to secure a full-time job for a minimum of 8 weeks through the ‘Back to Work CT’ Program.
- Delaware
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $20
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $700. After September 6th, 2021, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $400.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26+13 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $50
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $744. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $444.
- Florida
Maximum weeks of benefits: 19 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $32
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $575. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $275.
- Georgia
Maximum weeks of benefits: 35 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $44
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $665. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $365.
- Hawaii
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $5
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $948. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $648.
- Idaho
Maximum weeks of benefits: 21 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $72
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $748. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $448.
- Illinois
Maximum weeks of benefits: $26 and 13 weeks
- Minimum weekly amount: $51
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $784. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $484.
- Indiana
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $37
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $690. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $390.
- Iowa
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $72
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 12th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $781. After June 12th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $481.
- Kansas
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $122
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $788. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $488.
- Kentucky
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $39
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $822. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $522.
- Louisiana
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $10
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of July 31st, 2021 the maximum unemployment benefit is $521. After July 31st, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $221.
- Maine
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $77
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $745. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $445.
- Maryland
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $50
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of July 3rd, 2021 the maximum unemployment benefit is $730. After July 3rd, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $430.
- Massachusetts
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 + 20 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $98
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: $855
- Michigan
Maximum weeks of benefits: 20 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $150
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $662. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $362.
- Minnesota
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $28
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $762. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $462.
- Mississippi
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $30
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 12th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $535. After June 12th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $235.
- Missouri
Maximum weeks of benefits: 20 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $35
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 12th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $620. After June 12th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $320.
- Montana
Maximum weeks of benefits: 28 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $163
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 27th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $852. After June 27th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $552.
One-time bonus: In Montana, a one-time bonus payment of $1,200 will be given after four weeks of completed full-time work through the Return-To-Work Incentive.
- Nebraska
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $70
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $740. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $440.
- Nevada
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 + 20 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $16
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $769. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $469.
- New Hampshire
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $32
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $727. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $427.
One-time bonus: Through the Summer Stipend Program In New Hampshire a one-time bonus of $1,000 is given to individuals who make $25 or less for a full-time job which they have worked at for at least 8 weeks. $500 is given to individuals who have a part-time job for at least 8 weeks and earn less than $25.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 + 13 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $120
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $1,013. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $731.
- New Mexico
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $86
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $761. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $461.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 + 20 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $104
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $804. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $504.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 16 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $15
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $650. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $350.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $43
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $918. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $618.
- Ohio
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $130
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $743. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $443.
- Oklahoma
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $16
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 27th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $839. After June 27th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $539.
One-time bonus: In Oklahoma, you receive a one-time bonus of $1,300 after returning from unemployment instead of a weekly $300.
- Oregon
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $151
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $948. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $648.
- Pennsylvania
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $68
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $861. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $561.
- Puerto Rico
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $33
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $490. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $190.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 +13 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $53
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $886. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $586.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 20 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $42
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $626. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $326.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $28
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $714. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $414.
- Tennessee
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $30
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of July 3rd, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $575. After July 3rd, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $275.
- Texas
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 + 13 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $69
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $821. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $521.
- Utah
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $32
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $880. After June 26th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $580.
- Vermont
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $72
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $813. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $513.
- Virginia
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $33
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $678. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $378.
- Washington
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $188
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is 1,090. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $790.
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $24
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $724. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $424.
- Wisconsin
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $54
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $670. After September 6th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $370.
- Wyoming
Maximum weeks of benefits: 26 weeks
Minimum weekly amount: $36
Maximum weekly unemployment benefits: Throughout the week of June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $808. After June 19th, 2021 the maximum weekly unemployment benefit will be $508.
In conclusion, unemployment benefits by the state are a good option to keep you on your feet until you find your next job. Each state manages its own unemployment system. If you are unemployed due to no fault of your own then it is important to do a little research and apply for the unemployment benefits in your state.
