HOW TO FILE, CERTIFY & OBTAIN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Posted on Apr 10, 2020 in Main

The slideshows and video below will walk you step by step through the process of filing, certifying and obtaining unemployment benefits.

Note: UI benefits for self-employed persons, bona fide independent contractors, and others who are disqualified from receiving UI for COVID-19-related reasons may be covered through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program under the CARES Act.  Please file your claim at this site.

 

STEP ONE:

Am I eligible:

COVID-19 Eligibility FAQs

STEP TWO:

First time filers (new claims) via the web form:

COVID-19 How to File for UI Using the PDF Form

OTHERS: Video for filing via the portal

STEP THREE:

Create a user name and password:

COVID-19 How to Create a UI Account

STEP FOUR:

Filing weekly claim certifications:

Claim Certification Filing Schedule

Claim Certification Filing Schedule by Alpha

COVID-19 How to Do a Claim Certification”?

Claims Certification Process

Check the Status of Your Claim

Unemployment Benefits Status Check

OTHER POST FILING INFO:

COVID-19 Post-Filing UI Information