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HOW TO FILE, CERTIFY & OBTAIN UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

April 10, 2020
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The slideshows, graphics 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:

How to file a claim:
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:
How to File a Claim Certification

How to File for PEUC

How to File for Extended Benefits (EB)

OTHER POST FILING INFO:

COVID-19 Post-Filing UI Information

How to Report Your Job Separation on Your Weekly Claim Certification and Reactivate Your Claim

 

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