How Do I Apply for Unemployment Benefits with the Missouri Unemployment Insurance?

This guide explains how you can apply for unemployment benefits from the Missouri Unemployment Insurance. If you want to find out how to file an online claim or apply for unemployment benefits over the phone, this article could help you. The article shows you how to apply for unemployment benefits online or over the phone, tells you the information you need, and suggests what to do if these steps don't work.

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Apr 28, 2020

If you live in Missouri and need unemployment benefits, this article could be useful to you.

You have recently become unemployed and need financial help from the state of Missouri, therefore you would like to apply for unemployment benefits. However, you don't know how to contact the Missouri Unemployment Insurance or the process of online application.

It is quick and easy to apply for unemployment benefits online or over the phone. To find out how to apply, follow this simple guide.

Applying Online:

Find the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Homepage:

Once you have reached the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Homepage, you need to find the Unemployed Workers tab. The Unemployed Workers tab can be found in the main navigation bar, next to the Injured Workers tab. Hover your mouse over the tab to view the sub-menu.

From the Services sub-menu, select the File For Unemployment link. You will then be transferred to the login page.

Log Into Your Account or Register:

To apply for unemployment benefits, you need an account. If you already have an account, use your User ID and password to sign in.

If you don't have an account yet, register your details by clicking on the Don't Have an Account Yet? Create One link.

You can also reset your user ID or password by clicking on either the Forgot User ID or Forgot Password links.

File Your Claim:

If you have successfully logged in, you can start to file your claim. Select the Unemployment Claim tab from the navigation bar at the top of the page, and then click on the File Unemployment Claim option from the drop-down menu.

You will then be transferred to a new page, which will request you to enter specific information to make your claim.

The information you need includes:

  • The details of any employer you have had in the last 18 months
  • The dates of your most recent employment
  • Your Social Security Number
  • Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. citizen

Fill in this information as requested and submit your claim.

Applying for Unemployment Benefits via Phone:

If you would prefer to call the Missouri Unemployment Insurance to submit your unemployment benefits claim, you can find the customer service line telephone number on the GetHuman website.

Alternatively, you can find the contact information for the Missouri Unemployment Insurance customer service team on the website contact page. To find the contact page, scroll to the bottom of the homepage, and select Contact Us from the bottom navigation bar.

Click on the Employment Security tab and call the number that is relative to your area.

If This Doesn't Work:

If after following these instructions carefully you still cannot apply for unemployment benefits in the state of Missouri, you need to contact the customer service team. The customer service representatives will help you set up or log into your online account, answer any questions you may have, or set up your unemployment benefits claim over the phone. You can find the customer service contact details on the GetHuman website.

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