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Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits by Telephone. Filing a Complaint for Non-payment of Wages or Fringe Benefits. Filing a Claim for Unemployment Benefits Online. Claiming Unemployment Benefits in Michigan. If you are receiving UIA benefits, you may be eligible for food assistance.
MiWAM is the UIA's system for managing your own unemployment insurance account online. With MiWAM you can: Check claim balance and benefit payment history. Update personal information. Choose or change payment method (debit card or direct deposit). Make a payment. File a protest or appeal a decision. Submit monthly work search information.
Two Ways to File a New Claim or Re-open an Existing Claim. FASTEST AND PREFERRED METHOD: Online – Visit Michigan.gov/UIA and sign into MILogin to access or create an account on the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). Telephone – Call 1-866-500-0017. If you are hearing impaired, TTY service is available at 1-866-366-0004.
Information for Claimants. Learn about Michigan's unemployment insurance program, how to apply, maintaining eligibility and more. UIA Claimant Roadmap. Schedule a Coaching Session for First-time Filers or to learn about your Monetary Determination. UIA Community Connect Program. Claimant homepage.
See your Monetary Determination letter for calculations using your information. To be eligible, for unemployment benefits, you must be unemployed and able, available for, and actively seeking suitable full-time work. Find out more eligibility requirements here.
If you become unemployed, you may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits. These benefits are intended to provide temporary income as you seek new employment. Find out what information you need to have before you file.
Losing your job doesn't always qualify you for unemployment. When you apply for benefits, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will evaluate your application, your wages and your unemployment circumstances to understand what happened and determine your eligibility.
Beginning November 7, 2021, unemployed workers filing a new claim for benefits will be required to register for work with Michigan Works! staff and verify their registration with either an in person or virtual appointment.
For step-by-step instructions on how to file an unemployment insurance claim, set up a MiWAM account, upload identification verification documents, etc.
How to Certify for Benefits. After you file for benefits, you will receive Form UIA 1575C, Monetary Determination, which includes information such as your weekly benefit amount, the number of weeks you are allowed, and when to begin certifying.