**Online claims filing will be unavailable Sunday, February 12, in the afternoon from 2:00PM – 7:00PM.**
Unemployment Benefits
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Thank you for visiting the Unemployment Benefits website. Below you will find information about benefit programs, federal unemployment
extensions, and other items of interest. Please use the links to the right to file a claim for benefits, appeal a decision, or check on the status of your claim. If you can't find the information you need, please call the Claims Center at 1-800-593-7660 Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Mondays are high volume days with 20-30 minute wait times. Wait times drop substantially Tuesdays-Fridays.
If you need to apply for unemployment benefits, or reactivate an earlier claim, please click on "Apply for Unemployment" in the right-side column. After applying for benefits, and for each week thereafter, you will need to file a weekly claim in order to receive a benefit payment. To do so, please click on "File a Weekly Claim" in the right-side column. |
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"Top 10" Things To Know
Keep these Top 10 key facts in mind when you are filing for unemployment benefits. |
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Beware of Unemployment Scams
Please visit the unemployment scams page for more information. |
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Unemployment Programs Available in Maine
- State Unemployment Insurance (UI) - is available to workers who have lost their job for reasons beyond their control.
- Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) - is a temporary federal program that provides additional weeks of benefits after UI is exhausted. Additional eligibility requirements apply.
- Extended Benefits (EB) - is a combined state and federal program that provides additional weeks of benefits after UI and EUC have been exhausted.
February 2, 2012 - Extended Benefits Program to End in Maine
| Program |
# Weeks Available |
Last Date to Begin |
Last Week for Claims |
| State UI |
up to 26 weeks |
ongoing |
ongoing |
| EUC Tier 1 |
up to 20 weeks |
2/26/2012 |
8/18/2012 |
| EUC Tier 2 |
up to 14 weeks |
3/4/2012 |
8/18/2012 |
| EUC Tier 3 |
up to 13 weeks |
3/4/2012 |
8/18/2012 |
| EB |
up to 13 weeks |
2/12/2012 |
2/18/2012 |
Click here fore more information on weeks of benefits available.
Information and Resources
What to do when your unemployment is running out
There are two payment options for unemployment benefits:
Direct
Deposit or
Maine Automated Payment Debit Card (MAP Card)
President Announces Training Opportunity for Laid-off Workers If you are receiving unemployment benefits, you may qualify for extra assistance in paying for education and training.
Income Tax information (1099G) for workers who received unemployment last
year
Overview of the Unemployment Insurance Program
Laws and Rules Governing Unemployment Benefits
Other Special Programs for Laid-off Workers
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