DEO regular benefits exhausted - will I get the additional 13 weeks extension in 2025?

The PEUC program ended years ago - that was a pandemic thing. Now we're back to regular Florida unemployment which is called Reemployment Assistance (RA). The normal max is 12 weeks of benefits, but Florida does have a sliding scale that can go up to 19 weeks depending on the state unemployment rate. The problem is Florida's unemployment rate has been pretty low lately so you're probably just getting the standard 12 weeks. That's why you're seeing only enough funds for one more week.

u shud call DEO asap cuz they might be able 2 help u figure out if u qualify 4 any extentions. the # is impossible 2 get thru tho, i spent 3 days trying last month lol

To directly answer your question - no, there is no automatic 13-week extension in Florida anymore. As mentioned above, PEUC was a temporary program during COVID. Here's what you need to know: 1. Florida's regular benefits (RA) range from 12-19 weeks, depending on state unemployment rate 2. Currently in 2025, Florida's unemployment rate is keeping benefits at 12 weeks maximum 3. Once your balance shows only enough for one week, that's your final payment 4. After exhausting benefits, you'll need to wait until your benefit year ends before reapplying 5. Your benefit year is 12 months from when you first applied What you should do now is make sure you claim that final week correctly, continue your work search activities, and document everything. Also, check with CareerSource Florida for job placement assistance while you're waiting to start your new position.

Wait I'm confused... so if I'm getting unemployment right now and I have like 8 weeks left, am I going to suddenly get cut off? I thought I was guaranteed the full amount when I got approved??

Called DEO this morning (finally got through!) and confirmed what you all said. My regular benefits are ending after next week. The agent said I could potentially qualify for something called Extended Benefits if Florida's unemployment rate goes up significantly, but right now it's not available. Guess I need to dip into savings for a few weeks until this new job starts. Thanks everyone for your help!

My sister had the same thing happen last month... ran out of her regular weeks and thought there was some kind of extension. DEO told her nothing was available. She ended up doing food delivery for a few weeks to make ends meet until her teaching job started. Maybe try something like that?

Just to clarify for anyone else reading this thread - extensions like PEUC were specifically created by Congress for the pandemic. They weren't a regular feature of unemployment. Florida's system is back to its pre-pandemic rules now, which unfortunately means 12-19 weeks maximum based on state unemployment rate. If you're getting close to exhausting benefits, don't assume there will be an extension. Plan accordingly.