; by (B) 12. (c) Benefit period For purposes of this section, the benefit period begins on January 19, 2020, and ends on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this title. (d) Retroactive benefits An application for benefits for any month beginning and ending in the benefit period may be filed at any time prior to the date that is 180 days after the end of such benefit period. (e) Application (1) In general An application for an emergency paid leave benefit under this section for a 30-day period shall include— (A) an attestation by the individual— (i) that he or she is an eligible individual; (ii) that at least 14 emergency leave days with respect to the individual occurred, or are expected to occur, during such period