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What areunemployment benefits?
Unemployment benefits provide you with temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. The money partly replaces your lost earnings and helps you pay expenses while looking for new work. The benefits, from taxes your former employer(s) paid, are not based on financial need. While you receive benefits, your job is to get back to work as quickly as possible.
How to apply for unemployment benefits
The best and fastest way to apply is online. You can apply by phone, but not in person. At this time, you cannot apply in person. The steps below will guide you through the process.
Get ready to apply
Before applying, gather information you’ll need. Visit theHave this information readywebpage or see page 1 of theUnemployed Worker Handbook.
Reasonable accommodation.Information on reasonable accommodationis available for unemployment benefits customers with disabilities.
Step 1: Eligibility
If you're out of work and not sure if you're eligible for unemployment benefits, apply anyway.Complete the application as best you can,and we will follow up with you as soon as possible.
• Learn moreaboutbasic eligibility requirements.
Step 2: Apply
If possible, please apply online to save time and receive financial support fastest.
When applying, the system will time out after 15 minutes to protect your security. Apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We suggest you use a laptop or desktop computer—our application is not designed for mobile devices at this time.
Need help?Check our:
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APPLY ONLINE NOW
Step 3: After you apply
We process claims as quickly as possible. We will notify youif your application has been approved or not approved. We also will let you know how much money you will receive and what to do next.
Please:
- Submit a claim each week you would like to receive benefits.Report honestly.
- Respond quickly to any requests for information we send you.
- Sign up fordirect depositor adebit cardto receive your weekly benefits faster and more securely.
- Start your job search.
Read theUnemployed Worker Handbookto learn more about your requirements.
Step 4: Look for work
You are required to look for work and document your search when receiving unemployment benefits.
Job-search requirements
- Typical requirements
- Job search-log(PDF)
Now hiring:SeeESD's available jobs page at careers.wa.gov, and filter for Job Category “Insurance.”
Get job-search assistance
WorkSourcecan help you improve your job-search skills, find your next job and plan your career path.
Step 5: Weekly claim
After you submit your unemployment benefits application, you must submit a weekly claim for every week you wish to receive benefits. A weekly claim covers the prior week. For unemployment purposes,a weekis Sunday through Saturday. You can’t claim for a week until it’s over.
SUBMIT ONLINE
The fastest way to submit your weekly claims is online, 24 hours day, seven days a week.
Submit weekly claim
RESTART YOUR CLAIM
If you were approved for unemployment benefits within the past 12 months, but stopped claiming for a week or more for anyreason, don't submit a new application. You canrestart your claim this week, then begin filing weekly claims next week, as normal.
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If you are losing your health coverage or are unemployed, you may be eligible for health plans on Washington Healthplanfinder. Find more information and free help.
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