JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Employment Security began issuing the $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments last week, with $66 million in benefits paid out to over 115,000 claimants. Many claimants should have their payments, depending on how long their banks hold funds. The program provides those eligible for at least $1 of unemployment compensation benefits during the week will receive an additional $600 per week as a federal supplement. All who are eligible for unemployment compensation are eligible for the $600 supplement, effective with the week beginning March 29. Payments will be made retroactively for claims filed on or after March 29. The last payable week for the $600 supplement will be the week ending July 25. Various withholdings will reduce the $600 payment and any weekly unemployment payments. Those with an existing fraud penalty are not eligible for more une...