As Another Stimulus Package Hangs in the Balance, Some Programs Like Unemployment Benefits Are Set to Expire by the End of March Posted byLauren Frias March 2, 2021 Leave a comment on As Another Stimulus Package Hangs in the Balance, Some Programs Like Unemployment Benefits Are Set to Expire by the End of March Dems are trying to pass the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill before certain benefits expire this month. The current package includes $1,400 relief checks and $400 a week in federal unemployment benefits.