How to File for Unemployment in Kentucky
You live in the state of Kentucky, and you have recently lost your job. You may be contemplating what to do about filing employment. The money for unemployment insurance benefits comes from the taxes that your employer pays to the state and federal governments. You are eligible to receive it under the right circumstances. If you were fired for misconduct at work or quit for a work or medical reason, you might not be eligible. The steps below will help you through the initial unemployment application filing process.
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Instructions
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Go online to the unemployment website for Kentucky and begin the application filing process. You will find this under the Resources section. When you get to that website, there will be a button to click on that reads “Unemployment Benefits – Internet Claim Filing.” Click on this button. You can also click on the word “here” in the sentence that reads “Instructions for filing an EUC claim can be found here.” If you decide to file by phone, you will call 1-866-291-2926 instead of going through the online process.
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Read the information on this screen about what you need before filing a claim and click the button that reads “next.”
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Read the next screen. The section entitled Base Period and Benefit Year Dates will give you the chance to review the information about dates that are relative to your claim. Click the “next” button when you are finished reading.
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Answer the questions on this screen completely. When you have answered the question, certify that you have answered all questions completely and honestly by entering your initials and name on the last page that is entitled Rights and Responsibilities.
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Write down your confirmation information from the confirmation page. Make a note of the date given when you should call in and request your first extended benefits check.
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Tips & Warnings
Print any necessary numbers or information you will need in the future regarding your claim.
Wait at least two weeks before contacting anyone if you do not receive your unemployment check. Sometimes it takes that long for processing.
Don't forget to plan ahead if possible. The first week that you are eligible for benefits is an unpaid waiting week.
