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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. To learn more, click here.
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
View or download the claimant handbook, Unemployment Benefits in Michigan, at Michigan.gov/UIA. For step-by-step instructions on creating a MiWAM account, view the MiWAM Toolkit for Claimants at Michigan.gov/uia.
Apply for unemployment benefits online using the Michigan Web Account Manager. MiWAM is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You must create a MiLogin account before you can create or access your MiWAM account. Visit the MiLogin page for more information.
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.
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.
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.
File a Claim (see Fact Sheet 160, Claiming Unemployment Benefits in Michigan). Choose a payment option (see page 11). Review your Monetary Determination (see page 5). Register for work either in person or virtually with Michigan Works! Service Center staff (see page 5 for must do steps). Actively look for work (see page 6).
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.