You should file your UC initial claim application using one of the following methods: Online: An online application can be filed using our secure website 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Telephone: An application can be filed on the statewide unemployment compensation toll-free number at Reopen an Existing Claim If you fall into one of the categories listed below, you should file an application to reopen an existing claim.
You established a claim within the past year, and then gained employment and stopped filing for UC benefits. If you become unemployed again, you should reopen your claim during the first week that you are unemployed again. You established a claim, but you stopped filing claims because you were ill, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to work. You should reopen your claim as soon as you are able and available for work again.
File a Weekly Certification After you have filed your initial application for UC benefits or reopened an existing application, you must file a certification for each week in which you are totally or partially unemployed. Weekly filing can be done using the following methods: Online: The best way to file your weekly certification is online from 6 a. Sunday, and 6 a.
Monday through Friday. How to File. Filing an Initial Claim. Filing a Weekly Claim. Reopening an Existing Claim. Select your state from this map to find out how to apply. You may be able to file online, by phone, or in person. Some states provide extended benefits when there's high unemployment. Extended unemployment insurance benefits last for 13 weeks. You can apply for extended benefits only once you've run out of regular benefits. Check with your state; not everyone qualifies.
You must report unemployment benefits as income on your tax return. Federal agencies offer many unemployment education and training programs. They are generally free or low cost to the unemployed.
Self-employment assistance programs help unemployed workers start their own small businesses. COBRA lets workers and their families remain in the employee's group health insurance plan for a limited time after a change in eligibility.
A qualifying event must occur. This could be voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, transition between jobs, death, or divorce. If you are entitled to COBRA continuation coverage, you must be given at least 60 days to decide whether to elect it.
Group health plans must give covered employees and their families a notice explaining their COBRA rights. Plans must have rules for how COBRA coverage is offered, how beneficiaries may choose to get it and when they can stop coverage.
Self-Employment Assistance. Through American Job Centers , all citizens can access services tailored to their individual needs. This includes employment and job training services, career planning and guidance and much more. CareerOneStop provides online tools to assist workers with finding a job, utilizing available training opportunities or conducting career planning.
There is no cost to businesses or workers who use this service. The Department of Labor's toll-free call center can assist workers and employers with questions about job loss, layoffs, business closures, unemployment benefits and job training: US-2JOBS TTY: Additional information on topics relevant to the unemployed can be found on the Department of Labor's web interface, Find It! FAQ Contact Us. Breadcrumb Home. Am I Eligible?
Each state sets its own unemployment insurance benefits eligibility guidelines, but you usually qualify if you: Are unemployed through no fault of your own. In most states, this means you have to have separated from your last job due to a lack of available work.
Meet work and wage requirements. Meet any additional state requirements. How Do I Apply?
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