Unemployment Insurance FAQ

• What is unemployment insurance?

  Find out basic information about unemployment insurance.

• How do I apply for benefits?

  Learn about filing for unemployment insurance and the information you need to gather.

• How will I be paid and when?

  Find out when to expect payment and other payment information.

• How do I know if I meet personal eligibility requirements to receive benefits?

  How you became unemployed - quit, laid-off - is one determination of personal eligibility.

• How do I know if I meet monetary eligibility requirements to receive benefits?

  Monetary eligibility depends on wages you have earned, amount of time you were at your job and more.

• Do I have to make weekly reports?

  Weekly reports are the only way to continue receiving benefits.

• Do I automatically get extended benefits if I use up all my regular benefits?

  Recent federal budget reductions call for cuts to extended unemployment insurance benefits.

• What do I need to do to keep receiving weekly payments?

  You must complete certain requirements every week to remain eligible.

• How do I protest or "appeal" when I am denied benefits?

  You can appeal a decision if you have been denied benefits or disagree with the decision.

• What happens if I am overpaid?

  Overpayments can happen for various reasons and you will need to return the money.

• What is unemployment insurance fraud and how can it be avoided?

  Claimants who fraud the system can face many penalties including possible felony conviction.