The Pandemic Unemployment Payment and the wage subsidy scheme have been extended until the end of August but there will be two levels of PUP payment from 29 June.
Those whose prior earnings were above €200 will continue to get €350 per week but those below €199.99 per week, will get a PUP of €203 per week.
Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty described changes to the payment as the "gentle recalibration" so that it is tailored and more equitable.
A new banded approach to the PUP will ensure it is fairer, she said, and part-time workers will still receive more than they did before the pandemic.