Need to file for or learn more about unemployment benefits?
Each state operates its own unemployment insurance program. Many require you to file for unemployment benefits online, and some provide toll-free numbers or other ways to obtain assistance in filing. Find more information including updates related to COVID-19 in these FAQs about unemployment insurance.
September 6, 2021 update: Extended federal unemployment benefits ended on September 6, 2021, but individuals are still eligible for state benefits.
Select your state below to file and to learn more, including details about coronavirus updates.