Call Center (all claims): (833)-901-2272 or (808)-762-5751 and (833)-901-2275 or (808)-762-5752. COVID-19 UI Benefit Programs. How to Apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) provides an additional 13 weeks of benefits to those who have exhausted their regular benefits. May 01, 2020 · On a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer, create an account at huiclaims.hawaii.gov. Select the heading “Claimant Services" on the right-hand menu where you will be directed to the login page. Choose “Create Account," and follow the prompts to create a username and select security questions.
INITIAL CLAIMS 2020 OAHU HAWAII MAUI KAUAI Agent * STATE Initial claims initiate a determination of eligibility to begin a claimant's benefit year (new claims) or subsequent period of unemployment (additional claims) within the benefit year.
The maximum weekly benefit amount for 2020 will be $648 for a maximum of 26 weeks. Claimants must either be totally unemployed or be partially employed and earning less than what the unemployment benefit would be.