Do I need to reaply for Unemployment now that the CARE is in place?

Question

About 3 weeks ago my boss called us all in for a meeting and told us that we were furloughed due to COVID-19.  SO I went home and applied that night for unemployment.  On the 23rd I received notice that my application was accepted and I would receive ## dollars per week. I have since recieved that amount twice.  Now that there is a chance in the legislature and CARE is providing an additional $600 in unemployment benefits weekly; do I need to do anything like re-aply to get the increased amount or will it just be tacked onto my current amount of ##?
I am in Ohio.  First person to post a link to an actual government site which answers the question gets a gold star.

Eva · Answer

The $600 is not being added to your weekly benefits unless you were paid a lot at your job. The $600 is being added to your state's maximum weekly benefit so that people that made more than the max and are now laid off can get more money. In no case will your unemployment be more than you made at your job.

Do I need to reaply for Unemployment now that the CARE is in place?

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