The following provides answers to those most frequently asked questions by individuals filing an Unemployment Insurance claim. This guide also provides information about your rights and responsibilities while filing for Unemployment Insurance benefits.

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• What Are The Numbers To Call To Claim My Benefits By Phone?
• What Are The Hours And Availability Of Services?
• How Do I Get Through On the Phone?
• How Do I Start A Claim?
  • Online Claims Filing System (New-Renewed-Weekly) <-- File a Claim Here
• What Is My Personal Identification Number (PIN)?
• What Happens When I Start A New Claim?
• How Are My Benefits Figured?
• What Do I Do After Starting a Claim?
• How Do I Prepare To Make My Weekly Claim?
• What Is A Waiting Week?
• When Will I Receive Benefits?
• Can Benefits Be Denied?
• What Are My Appeal Rights?
• Do I Need To Make A Work Search?
• How Can I Get A Work Search Waiver?
• Do I Have to Report In Person?
• How Do I Renew My Claim?
• How Do I Change My Address?
• How Can I Get Information About My Claim?
• Can I Work Part Time And Receive Benefits?
• What Do I Do If I Go Back To Work?
• What Happens If I Am Overpaid?
• What If I Try A New Job, But It Just Doesn't Work Out?
• Will Other Income Reduce My Benefits?
• Can I Use Wages I Earned In Another State, The Military Or The Federal Government?
• What Are Extended Benefits?
• What Is Trade Adjustment Assistance?
• Are My Benefits Taxable?
• How Do I Get Help Finding a New Job?
• What Important Things Should I Remember?
• What Are My Rights?