All claimants should now file claims or request benefit checks through the main online application.

Only those drawing regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) can request checks via the telephone.

Information about Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC). 

• If you are requesting Emergency Unemployment Compensation check, you must call 866-291-2926 or do so online.

Information about Extended Benefits (EB). 

• If you are requesting an Extended Benefits check, you must do so online. These benefits cannot be requested by phone.

Notice: As a result of the Economic Stimulus Package signed into law by President Obama, all claimants eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits will receive an additional check in the amount of $25 for each week of benefits beginning the week of February 22, 2009, payable until Dec. 11, 2010. The benefit is payable with all UI programs; regular Unemployment Insurance, Extended Benefits and TRA. However, If you filed your initial UI claim after May 29, 2010 you will not be eligible for the additional benefit. If you currently have taxes withheld from your benefits, they will be withheld from this additional check as well. You are not required to do anything extra to receive this additional check. Simply request your benefits as usual.