In these times of uncertainty, governments all over the world are taking unprecedented action to support people who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 12th, the U.S. Department of Labor released updated eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance (UI) programs to include people that have become unemployed as a direct result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Eligibility for the program has now been extended to include:
Who else is included?
A later revision of the policy on March 30th extended the policy to include -
How long will these benefits be extended for?
Unemployed workers will receive an additional $600 per week in benefits for up to six months. This is an increase on what would normally have been received – the average at present is around $300 a week.
Unemployment insurance is usually given for around 4 months (although this does vary between states). As a result of the new government guidelines, people who are eligible will get an additional 13 weeks added to the time provided by their specific state.
Although this change is being funded on a federal level, it will be administered via your specific state. Please scroll down to find your state for all the latest links to find out more information about how to apply and track any existing claims.
Alabama
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.labor.alabama.gov/uc/
To file a UI claim online:
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/ICCS/
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/phone.aspx
To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/ICCS/PG000_Revised_LoginUser.aspx
Alaska
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/
To file a UI claim online:
https://my.alaska.gov/
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/call-centers.htm
Coronavirus update: Alaska is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/COVID-19.htm
Arizona
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual
To file a UI claim online:
https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual/apply-ui-benefits
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual/contact-AZUI
Coronavirus update: Arizona is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://des.az.gov/services/coronavirus
Arkansas
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov/
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/ark-line/
Initial claims can be filed in person. For the nearest office click on this link:
https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/ada/r/contact
California
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/
To file a UI claim online:
https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Telephone_Numbers.htm
Coronavirus update: California is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Colorado
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/ui-contact-us
Coronavirus update: Colorado is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/news/state-labor-department-releases-emergency-rules-paid-sick-leave-covid-19
Connecticut
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-OnLine/index.htm
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/unemplt/M1A/LogInIntro.htm
Coronavirus update: Connecticut is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/unemployedduetocoronavirus.pdf
Delaware
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://ui.delawareworks.com/
To file a UI claim online:
https://uics.delawareworks.com/Forms/Form_WL1
Coronavirus update: Delaware is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://laborfiles.delaware.gov/c19/UI-FAQ.pdf
District of Columbia
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-process
To file a UI claim online:
https://does.dcnetworks.org/InitialClaims/
To file a claim by telephone number:
202-724-7000
Coronavirus update: District of Columbia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:“nbsp”
https://does.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-announces-ui-benefit-flexibilities-passage-covid-19-response-emergency
Florida
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.floridajobs.org/job-seekers-community-services
To file a UI claim online:
https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-800-204-2418
Coronavirus update: Florida is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.floridajobs.org/docs/default-source/ra-dua-documentation/dua-faqs-3-17-20-updates.pdf
Georgia
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://dol.georgia.gov/unemployment-benefits
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.dol.state.ga.us/WS4-MW5/cics.jsp?TRANSID=UCI1&FRMNAME=UCI1S
To file a claim by telephone number:
404-232-3180
Coronavirus update: Georgia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information
Hawaii
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/
To file a UI claim online:
https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/
Coronavirus update: Hawaii is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/files/2020/03/COVID-19-Labor-Benefits-Fact-Sheet_20200319.pdf
Idaho
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/Unemployment-Benefits
To file a UI claim online:
https://www2.labor.idaho.gov/ClaimantPortal/Login?ReturnUrl=/claimantportal
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn/Contact
Coronavirus update: Idaho is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://idahoatwork.com/2020/03/18/faqs-about-unemployment-insurance-and-covid-19/
Illinois
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/individuals/UnemploymentInsurance/Pages/default.aspx
To file a UI claim online:
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/aboutides/Pages/10%20Things%20You%20Should%20Know.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
http://www.ides.illinois.gov/SitePages/ContactIDES.aspx
You may file in person. Click on this link for the nearest office:
http://www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/network/index.asp
Coronavirus update: Illinois is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx
Indiana
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.in.gov/dwd/3474.htm
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.in.gov/dwd/2362.htm
Coronavirus update: Indiana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.in.gov/dwd/19.htm
Iowa
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits
To file a UI claim online:
https://uiclaims.iwd.iowa.gov/UIInitialClaim/
Coronavirus update: Iowa is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19
Kansas
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/Home.aspx
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/Home.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/Home.aspx
To check the status or get information on your claim:
http://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/
Coronavirus update: Kansas is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.dol.ks.gov/covid19response
Kentucky
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://kcc.ky.gov/career/If-you-are-Unemployed/Pages/default.aspx
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.kewes.ky.gov/
To file a claim by telephone number:
http://www.kewes.ky.gov/
Louisiana
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/Default.aspx
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.louisianaworks.net/hire/vosnet/Default.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
Call 1-866-783-5567
Coronavirus update: Louisiana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.laworks.net/PublicRelations/COVID_19_Information.asp
Maine
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/claimants/
To file a UI claim online:
https://reemployme.maine.gov/accessme/faces/login/login_local.xhtml
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/howtofile.html#phone
Coronavirus update: Maine is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.maine.gov/labor/covid19/
Maryland
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
To file a claim by telephone number:
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/officenum.shtml
Massachusetts
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.mass.gov/unemployment-insurance-ui-online
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance
Coronavirus update: Massachusetts is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19
Michigan
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.michigan.gov/uia
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118-52610_52650-207424--,00.html
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,4680,7-118-52610-207602--,00.html
Coronavirus update: Michigan is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
Minnesota
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.uimn.org/uimn/
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.uimn.org/uimn/applicants/index.jsp
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/howapply/index.jsp
Coronavirus update: Minnesota is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp
Mississippi
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-claims/claims-information/
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-claims/claims-information/
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-888-844-3577
Missouri
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://labor.mo.gov/unemployed-workers
To file a UI claim online:
https://uinteract.labor.mo.gov/benefits/home.do
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://labor.mo.gov/contact-labor
To check the status or get information on your claim:
http://www.labor.mo.gov
Coronavirus update: Missouri is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.mo.gov/coronavirus
Montana
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://uid.dli.mt.gov/
To file a UI claim online:
https://montanaworks.gov/Job-Seeker-UI-Claimant
To file a claim by telephone number:
406-444-2545
Coronavirus update: Montana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.dli.mt.gov/employer-covid-19-faq
Nebraska
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits
To file a UI claim online:
https://neworks.nebraska.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://uibenefits.nwd.ne.gov/BPSWeb/jsp/BPSTelephone.jsp
To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://uibenefits.nwd.ne.gov/BPSWeb/jsp/BPSClaimantLogin.jsp
Coronavirus update: Nebraska is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Nevada
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://ui.nv.gov/css.html
To file a UI claim online:
http://ui.nv.gov/css.html
To file a claim by telephone number:
http://ui.nv.gov/uinv_contact_us.htm
Coronavirus update: Nevada is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://detr.nv.gov/Page/COVID-19_(Coronavirus)_Information_for_Claimants_and_Employers
New Hampshire
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.nhes.nh.gov/services/claimants/index.htm
To file a UI claim online:
https://nhuis.nh.gov/claimant/
To file a claim by telephone number:
If you do not live in New Hampshire, assistance is available by phone at 1-800-266-2252, Option #4, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm EST.
You may file in person at the nearest Employment Service Office found at:
http://www.nh.gov/nhes/locations/index.htm
Coronavirus update: New Hampshire is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.nhes.nh.gov/documents/covid-19-poster-03172020.pdf
New Jersey
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/
To file a UI claim online:
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/howtoapply/index.shtml
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/howtoapply/applybyphone.shtml
Coronavirus update: New Jersey is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml
New Mexico
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/
To file a claim by telephone number:
To file a new claim, speak with a customer service representative, or to make weekly certifications may be done through the toll free number 1-877-NM-4-MY-UI (1-877-664-6984)
or online at https://www.dws.state.nm.us/MyWorkforceConnection
Coronavirus update: New Mexico is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info
New York
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm
To file a UI claim online:
https://applications.labor.ny.gov/IndividualReg/
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://labor.ny.gov/ui/claimantinfo/ContactInfo.shtm
Coronavirus update: New York is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/
North Carolina
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment
To file a UI claim online:
https://fed.des.nc.gov/ofis/citizen/pages/public/Login.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-888-737-0259
Coronavirus update: North Carolina is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-information
North Dakota
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-individuals
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.jobsnd.com/unemployment-for-individuals
To file a claim by telephone number:
701-328-4995
Coronavirus update: is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.jobsnd.com/sites/www/files/documents/COVID19/uicovidfaq03162020.pdf
Ohio
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://unemployment.ohio.gov/PublicSelfServiceChoice.html
To file a UI claim online:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouc/
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-877-644-6562
Coronavirus update: Ohio is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm
Oklahoma
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Claimants/
To file a UI claim online:
https://unemployment.state.ok.us/W2.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://unemployment.state.ok.us/
Oregon
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/Unemployment/Pages/default.aspx#
To file a UI claim online:
https://secure.emp.state.or.us/ocs4/index.cfm?u=F20161026A115006B48721263.5255&lang=E
To apply by phone:
http://findit.emp.state.or.us/ocs/ui-center-lookup/
To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://ssl8.emp.state.or.us/ocs4/index.cfm?u=F20090409A135628B981286.346099&lang=E
Coronavirus update: Oregon is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.oregon.gov/employ/Pages/COVID-19.aspx
Pennsylvania
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
http://www.uc.pa.gov/pages/contact-us-uc-benefits-info.aspx
Coronavirus update: Pennsylvania is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
Puerto Rico
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://desempleo.trabajo.pr.gov/reclamacionsubsiguiente/
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/desempleo_en_linea.asp
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/contactenos.asp
To file in person, please go to your nearest employment services office at:
http://www.servicelocator.org/search/Puerto_Rico_ES_Addresses.asp
Rhode Island
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/
To file a claim by telephone number:
http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/ui/fileclaim2.htm
Coronavirus update: Rhode Island is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/pdfs/COVID-19%20Workplace%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
South Carolina
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits/claims-process
To file a UI claim online:
https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits/claims-process
To file a claim by telephone number:
To File an Out of State claim by phone, residents should call the Interstate Unit at 1-800-529-8339.
To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/manage-your-benefits/payment-status
Coronavirus update: South Carolina is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dew.sc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/coronavirus-and-unemployement-benefits.pdf
South Dakota
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/default.aspx
To file a UI claim online:
https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/individuals/file_claim.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
Call 605-626-3179 between 8 am and 4:20 pm CT.
Coronavirus update: South Dakota is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/covid_19_ra_eligibility.aspx
Tennessee
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment.html
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment.html
To file a claim by telephone number:
Telephone Support for Unemployment Insurance Filing: 844-224-5818
Coronavirus update: Tennessee is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/general-resources/news/2020/3/11/information-about-tn-ui-benefits-and-coronavirus.html
Texas
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services
To file a UI claim online:
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services#applyForBenefits
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits#howToApply
Coronavirus update: Texas is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://twc.texas.gov/news/unemployment-news
U.S Virgin Islands
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance-overview/
Please find claims assistance by calling the following:
St. Croix: 340-773-1440
All other Islands: 340-776-3700
Coronavirus update: Virgin Islands is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance-overview/
Utah
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home/
To file a UI claim online:
https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/initialclaims/welcome.aspx
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/jobseeker/contactus.html
Coronavirus update: Utah is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/index.html
Vermont
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance/
To file a UI claim online:
https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance/ui-claimants/establishing-unemployment-claim
To file a claim by telephone number:
Call 1-877-214-3331.
Coronavirus update: Vermont is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.vermont.gov/covid19
Virginia
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed
To file a UI claim online:
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed/online-services/apply-for-unemployment-benefits
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-866-832-2363
Coronavirus update: Virginia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/qa-coronavirus
Washington
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment
To file a UI claim online:
https://secure.esd.wa.gov/home/
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-800-318-6022
West Virginia
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://workforcewv.org/unemployment.html
To file a UI claim online:
https://uc.workforcewv.org/consumer/?lang=en
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://uc.workforcewv.org/Contact.aspx
Coronavirus update: West Virginia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://workforcewv.org/covid19
Wisconsin
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ui/
To file a UI claim online:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/
To file a claim by telephone number:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/services.htm#help
Coronavirus update: Wisconsin is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/
Wyoming
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/workers/ui/
To file a UI claim online:
https://doe.state.wy.us/InetClaims/
To file a claim by telephone number:
In-state: 307-473-3789
Out of state: 1-866-729-7799
Coronavirus update: Wyoming is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
http://wyomingworkforce.org/_docs/data/epidemiology/2020-03-covid19-faq.pdf
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