How to File for Unemployment Benefits in Michigan?

Claims through nearest state unemployment offices
One way is to contact your nearest state unemployment office for information, instructions and forms. You can apply online on the internet or through the phone. In others, you might have to visit the local offices personally to complete the formalities yourself. You can look up the nearest office in the phone book from your local telephone company.These offices are gemerally listed under State Government Offices or similar heading in the government section near the front of the phone book. However, it might not be listed as the State Unemployment Office. Each directory is different.
Claims by Mail
Jobless workers may take cuts in line by using convenient Claims by Mail service. Mail-in applications are available in Bureau branch offices, most Michigan Works! Service centers and in the Forms section of our Web site.

Even in the best of economic times the occasion can arise when you find yourself out of work and needing some help to cover all the bills while you seek for new employment. As a worker, you have already funded unemployment benefits and have a right to file with the State to receive them. In the State of Michigan there are numerous ways to contact the Unemployment Insurance Agency without having to travel to their offices.

ALERT: You should investigate new health insurance since your last employer will no longer be paying for your health insurance.

Michigan UIA
Workers in Michigan will find many good reasons to visit their State’s Unemployment Insurance Agency even if they are never without a job in their life. The Michigan UIA offers many services to not only the out-of-work citizen but active workers and business owners as well. With a very comprehensive website online, michigan.gov/uia is the starting place to locate information, forms, newsletters and more.