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PA officials say qualifying unemployed workers may begin receiving extra benefit as early as Monday
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announced those who qualify for federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) may begin to receive payments as early as September 14.Pennsylvania L&I Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced Tuesday individuals who qualify will receive the extra $300 weekly benefit, as the state completed the implementation of the program a few weeks ahead of schedule.According to PA L&I, only those who are unemployed because of the coronavirus may apply for the benefit.