Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial
assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet
Nebraska's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked
in Nebraska during the past 12 to 18 months, and have earned at least a
minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be
able to work and available for work each week that you are collecting
benefits.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Unemployment Insurance benefit claims may be filed by calling a
Claims Center and completing the claim by telephone:
Lincoln Area:
402-458-2500
Omaha Area:
402-829-2800
Toll Free Number:
877-725-9918
Deaf & Hard of Hearing:
TTY Lincoln Area:
402-471-0016
TTY Omaha Area:
402-595-1394
