How Do I Apply for Unemployment Benefits with the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance?

If you want to apply for unemployment benefits while living in Massachusetts, this article will be helpful to you.

You have lost your job, or you currently cannot work, so you want to apply for unemployment benefits from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance. However, this is the first time you have applied for unemployment benefits, and you are unsure of the process.

Fortunately, the application process is simple and can be done either online or via telephone.

Find out how.

Online Applications:

Visit the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance Website:

Navigate to the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance website homepage and find the Working tab, which is the second option in the main navigation bar.

Hover over the Working tab and click on the Unemployment option.

Find The Online Unemployment Services:

Next, scroll down the page to the Unemployment Information for Workers heading. Select the Applying for Unemployment Benefits option from the menu.

Scroll down the page again to find the Top Tasks heading, and select the Apply For Unemployment Benefits option. Once you have been transferred to the next page, you can click on the Apply For Unemployment Benefits Online option to get started with your claim.

Sign In To Your Online Account:

To log in to the online portal, enter your Social Security Number twice. Once you have done so, click the next button.

Next, select the Start The Unemployment Benefits Application button from the bottom of the page to proceed and begin filling in the online application form.

File Your Online Claim:

You need to provide personal information and your employment details to verify your identity and claim unemployment benefits. The information you require includes:

• Social Security Number
• Alien Registration Number if you aren't a U.S. citizen
• Birthdate
• Mailing address, phone number, and email address
• Business name and address of your most recent employer
• The reason for your unemployment
• Start and end dates of your most recent employment

If you have this information to hand, fill out the online form as instructed. During the application process, you will also need to create a username and password for your account.

Once you have provided all the necessary information, review your application, then select the Submit the Unemployment Benefits Application button.

Telephone Applications:

The fastest way to apply for unemployment benefits from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance is online. However, you can also apply over the phone.

You can call the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance daily between 6:00 am and 10:pm pm.

The customer service contact details can be found on the website. To do so, find the Apply For Unemployment Benefits page as previously instructed, then select Contact from the left-hand navigation bar. Click the Department of Unemployment Assistance button to find the telephone number.

You can also find the contact details on the GetHuman website.

If This Doesn't Work:

If you have followed these steps, but you still can't apply for unemployment assistance, contact the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance customer service team. You can find the customer service contact telephone number on the GetHuman website.