This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Unemployment Insurance Division.
August 15 Deadline for Low-Cost Health Insurance Enrollment
Coloradans who have received unemployment benefits for at least one week beginning in 2021 can now qualify for $0 and low-cost health insurance plans through Connect for Health Colorado. Enrollment is open through August 15, but the sooner you apply and enroll, the sooner your coverage will begin.
To find out if you qualify for either $0 or low-cost health insurance plans, use the anonymous Quick Cost and Plan Finder tool at planfinder.connectforhealthco.com. Click the box that says, “I received unemployment benefits in 2021” when asked about your income. Certified experts are available to help you navigate enrollment and ensure you are receiving all the financial help you qualify for at no cost. To find an Enrollment Center and schedule an appointment with a certified expert, visit connectforhealthco.com.
Reminder: MyUI+ Account Security Enhancements Coming Soon
In order to better safeguard Colorado unemployment claimants against scams and other attempts to compromise their accounts, we will be adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) to the MyUI+ login process in August.
Multi-factor authentication simply means the use of more than one method to verify that a user is who they claim to be. You may already be familiar with other apps or websites which, in addition to asking for a password, ask you to verify a code sent via text message or email. MFA will significantly enhance the security of all MyUI+ accounts and make it much harder for scammers to compromise your account and steal your benefits.
After we launch this feature in the coming weeks, you will be required to set up multi-factor authentication when you log in to your MyUI+ account. Thereafter, depending on which option you select, each time you log in, you will receive a code either via text message, email, or an authenticator app on your phone, which you’ll enter into MyUI+ to confirm that it’s you accessing your account.
Watch your email for more information, including step-by-step instructions with screenshots, coming soon.
Reminder: Federal Pandemic Benefits Ending in September
Per the American Rescue Plan Act, federal pandemic benefit programs including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) will expire on Monday, September 6, 2021.
The duration of these federal benefit programs was determined by Congress, and Colorado does not have the power to extend them.
By law, we cannot pay partial weeks, so the final week that benefits will be paid for these federal programs in Colorado is the week ending Saturday, September 4, 2021. If you are currently receiving PUA, PEUC, and/or FPUC benefits, those benefits will end on that date.
For more information, including assistance finding a job and information about additional resources, please visit our website at ColoradoUI.gov.
Watch Out for Text Message and Job Scams
As many of you know, scammers around the globe continue to target unemployed Coloradans. Two of the most common scams we’re seeing are text message scams and job listing scams.
Beware of text messages which claim to be from CDLE and ask you to click a link in order to verify your information/identity or unlock your unemployment claim. CDLE does not send text messages which include links. If you receive a text message purporting to be from CDLE with a link, do not click the link.
Scammers are also using fake job listings on job websites to try to steal personal information from unsuspecting applicants. When applying for jobs online, be wary of prospective “employers” who ask for your Social Security number, banking information, or identity documents via messaging apps or email.
Notices of Determination
Over the coming weeks, some claimants will receive a Notice of Determination in the mail concerning benefits which were received during the COVID-19 pandemic. These notices are related to the administration of existing claims and are not an indication of any additional benefits or eligibility. Most claimants can disregard this notice. However, claimants’ former employers could appeal benefit payments charged against their accounts, so please be sure to participate in the appeal process if you receive a separate appeal notification.
Do’s and Don’ts of Submitting Documents
DO:
✓ Use MyUI+ to respond to questionnaires, file an appeal, or upload supporting documentation rather than faxing or mailing. Faxing or mailing materials will extend processing times.
✓ When submitting documents by fax or mail, return the barcoded CDLE form with any supporting documentation, and make sure the barcoded form is on top!
✓ Include your name and Claimant ID number on any pages which are not a barcoded CDLE form.
✓ When returning multiple forms, make sure all pages are in the proper order with the CDLE barcoded form being on top of any supporting documentation for each form.
✓ If you are unable to return the form, include the Document ID on all pages. This can be found at the bottom left corner of the form.
DON’T:
✗ When submitting documents by fax, do not include a cover page other than the CDLE barcoded form.
✗ Do not send multiple pages in single-page faxes.
Sector of the Week
As we continue to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado’s economy is on the rise, and employers across the state are hiring. Each week we will highlight a sector of Colorado’s economy with available job openings. This week we’re highlighting the food and preparation sector. As of today, there are 5,997 jobs in the sector listed on ConnectingColorado.com.
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