COVID-19 National Unemployment Help

We are most familiar with our home base of Michigan and how the particular unemployment nuances work in Michigan. However the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic is clearly one that impacts all of the United States of America, and its territories. We’ve compiled the respective unemployment insurance programs for the states, and territories and many of them do have COVID-19 specific updates to share and those links are below.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The federal government is allowing new options for states to amend their laws to provide unemployment insurance benefits related to COVID-19. For example, federal law allows states to pay benefits where:

  • An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing employees from coming to work;
  • An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the quarantine is over; and
  • An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to care for a family member.

March 30 update: New federal law allows states to extend benefits to self-employed and gig workers, and to provide an extra $600 per week as well as an additional 13 weeks of benefits.

Each state sets its own guidelines for eligibility for unemployment benefits, 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. You must meet your state’s requirements for wages earned or time worked during an established period of time referred to as a “base period.” (In most states, this is usually the first four out of the last five completed calendar quarters prior to the time that your claim is filed.)
  • Meet additional state requirements. Find details of your own state’s program by selecting your state below
Alabama Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
To check the status or get information on your claim:
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/ICCS/PG000_Revised_LoginUser.aspx
Alaska Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update:Alaska is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/COVID-19.htm
Arizona Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: Arizona is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://des.az.gov/services/coronavirus
Arkansas Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Initial claims can be filed in person. For the nearest office click on this link:
https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/ada/r/contact
California Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
Coronavirus update: Indiana is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.in.gov/dwd/19.htm
Iowa Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: Maine is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.maine.gov/labor/covid19/
Maryland Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: Michigan is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-888-844-3577
Missouri Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: New York is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/
North Carolina Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Oregon Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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=ECoronavirus update: Oregon is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.oregon.gov/employ/Pages/COVID-19.aspx
Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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/governor/covid-19.html
Texas Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
Please find claims assistance by calling the following:
St. Croix: 340-773-1440
All other Islands: 340-776-3700Coronavirus update: Virgin Islands is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance-overview/
Utah Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: Utah is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/index.html
Vermont Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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 Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
1-800-318-6022
West Virginia Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: West Virginia is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://workforcewv.org/covid19
Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
To file a claim by telephone number:
Coronavirus update: Wisconsin is providing updates on Unemployment Insurance changes related to COVID-19 here:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/
Wyoming Unemployment Insurance Program
General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program:
To file a UI claim online:
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