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23 States To Add $300 To Weekly Jobless Benefit Checks
Economy // August 23, 2020

Nearly half of the nation’s states have been given the green light to issue $300 in federal weekly jobless benefits to help replace lost wages for Americans who are unemployed due to COVID-19, according to a list from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Get...

FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts
Blockchain // November 20, 2019

The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Deep Dive: Digitally Disbursing Relief Funds When Disaster Strikes
Disbursements // March 13, 2019

A series of natural disasters — including hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms — caused approximately $91 billion in damage across the U.S. last year. The following Deep Dive outlines the types of losses caused by these events, and how government agencies like FEMA can use...

Cash Moves Out, Disbursements Settle Into The $18B Moving Market
Disbursements // March 11, 2019

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Cash Moves Out, Disbursements Settle Into The $18B Moving Market

March 11, 2019
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Midwest Tornadoes Could Cost $5B in Insurance Payouts 

December 17, 2021
Insurance companies could make payouts of up to $5 billion from last week’s deadly tornadoes in the Midwest.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

23 States To Add $300 To Weekly Jobless Benefit Checks

August 23, 2020
Nearly half of the nation’s states have been given the green light to issue $300 in federal weekly jobless benefits to help replace lost wages for Americans who are unemployed...

FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

November 20, 2019
The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response...