How to Apply for Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Michigan
The State of Michigan is going through one of its hardest economic times ever. With the financial troubles of the automotive industry, many good people are finding themselves being laid off from their jobs, even if they are not in the automotive field. Here are some tips for getting your unemployment benefits in a timely manner, in the State of Michigan:
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CLAIMS by MAIL: Unemployed workers in Michigan may use the convenient Claims By Mail service. Applications are available in Bureau branch offices and most Michigan Works! service centers and in the Forms section of the Michigan Unemployment website (link below).
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FILE CLAIMS via INTERNET:
Applicants filing new unemeployment claims in Michigan must meet these criteria:
-Are not employed full time.
-Have been employed during the past 18 months.
-Live in Michigan.
-Were employed by only one Michigan employer during the past 18 months.
-Filed a claim for unemployment benefits during the past 10 years.
-Did not work in family employment.
-Were not in Military Service during the past 18 months.
-Were not employed by the federal government during the past 18 months.
-Did not work in another state during the past 18 months.
-Did not file a claim against another state during the past 12 months.
-Did not work under more than one social security number during the past 18 months.
-Are not trying to claim past weeks of benefits. -
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FILE CLAIMS by TELEPHONE: You can use your touchtone phone to file a new claim or reopen an existing claim, in Michigan.
Call toll-free: 1-866-500-0017. You must call during your alloted time ( according to the last two digits of you social security number ). Or you may call during the Open Calling Time:
Last 2 Digits of Social Security Number Call In Day and Time:
00-15 Mon 8 a.m. to Noon
16-33 Mon 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
34-48 Tues 8 a.m. to Noon
49-66 Tues 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
67-81 Wed 8 a.m. to Noon
82-99 Wed 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.If you are unable to call at appointed time:
OPEN CALL IN Thurs & Fri 8 a.m. to Noon
OPEN CALL IN Thurs & Fri 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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