If you make a mistake when filing or certifying, contact UIA by sending a message through your MiWAM account or by calling 1-866-500-0017.

How do I fix a mistake on my EDD claim?

If you make a mistake on the paper form, you must request a replacement by Contacting UI or through Ask EDD as indicated below:

1. Category: Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
2. Sub-Category: Certify for Continued Benefits.
3. Topic: Need Replacement Claim Form.

What are the requirements to apply for unemployment?

When you file for unemployment benefits, your initial eligibility for benefits is based on your earnings and your reason for leaving your job. Ongoing eligibility requirements include being able to work, available for work, and actively searching for work. To be eligible for unemployment benefits, you must:

When do you not qualify for unemployment benefits?

You may not be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits if your only source of employment is from working as: If you’re self-employed, a contractor, or otherwise not traditionally eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, you may be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

Where can I find out if I am eligible for unemployment?

Monetary payments are provided for a specific period of time or until the worker is hired for a new job. You can find information on collecting unemployment benefits and filing a claim on your state unemployment website. Am I Eligible for Unemployment? The CARES Act has expanded eligibility for collecting unemployment.

What are the rules for extended unemployment benefits?

Review the work requirements for initial and continued eligibility. Enhanced and Extended Unemployment Benefits: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) stimulus bill includes extended unemployment benefits for workers who have been impacted by COVID-19, as well as a temporary supplemental weekly benefit for all recipients.