Retroactive Jobless Payments

Is Unemployment Insurance Retroactive? Yes, unemployment insurance benefits are sometimes paid retroactively, even when we're not in the middle of a global pandemic. When an unemployment benefits application takes time to be processed, the out-of-work person may receive retroactive benefits dated back to when he or she became eligible. When it comes to this pandemic-related lost wages benefit, retroactive payment may also make up for delays.

Source: dol.gov