How to File for Unemployment in Maryland Online
Filing for unemployment in Maryland is convenient. It's not necessary to visit a center and wait in a long line. The state of Maryland allows you to file for unemployment online. You can also file for unemployment by telephone. Once your file your claim, you'll receive a notice in the mail regarding your unemployment benefits. It is possible that your claim could be denied. If this happens, you can appeal the decision.
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Things You'll Need
- Personal information
- Employer information
- Personal computer with Internet access
Instructions
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Locate the contact information for each business you've worked for during the past 18 months. You'll need the business address and telephone number, as well as the dates you were employed. If you've had more than three employers within the last 18 months, or if one of your employers was out of state, you cannot file for Maryland unemployment online.
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Round up your personal information. You'll need your social security number, address and telephone number to file for Maryland unemployment online. You'll also need the name and social security number of each dependent living with you under the age of 16.
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Visit Maryland's online unemployment website. A link is provided in Resources, below. Click on "Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits." Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click "Begin Filing Your Claim." When prompted, type the requested information. Click "Continue" to move on to the next page after typing the information. Follow the prompts to file for Maryland unemployment online.
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Call the Maryland Unemployment Claim Center to file for unemployment by telephone. The toll-free number is 800-827- 4839. The department is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Maryland Unemployment Division recommends calling at the beginning or end of the day. If you have trouble connecting to a representative, keep trying. The division is sometimes hard to get through to.
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