Unemployment benefits
Find the unemployment program and official instructions for filing a claim.
USAGov unemployment benefits overview
Find the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
Unemployment benefits by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- American Samoa
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- United States Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Guide: How to file for unemployment benefits
About unemployment benefits
Find official unemployment insurance programs and claim-filing information. Where you worked can determine where you should file. Check the responsible program for current rules and available assistance.