How Do I Claim Unemployment Benefits with the Unemployment Office Maryland?

If you need to claim unemployment benefits via the Unemployment Office Maryland because you have recently become unemployed, and you would like to find out how then follow guide.

You need to claim unemployment benefits because you are either unable to work or searching for a new job. However, you are unsure of how the unemployment benefits claim application process works. Fortunately, applying for unemployment benefits can be done easily online or via the Unemployment Office Maryland's telephone number.

If you would like to find out the easiest way to claim unemployment benefits from the Unemployment Office Maryland, here's how.

Claiming Unemployment Benefits Online:

Visit The Maryland Workforce Exchange Website:

Navigate to the homepage of the Maryland Workforce Exchange website.

Once you have successfully found the homepage, click on the Unemployment Insurance button, which can be found on the left-hand side of your page under the Job Seekers heading.

Selecting the Unemployment Insurance button will prompt a drop-down menu to appear. From the drop-down menu, select File a Claim to be transferred to a new page.

Read The Information On The Welcome Page:

The claim welcome page includes information regarding the claim process, including the information you need and the requirements necessary to make an online claim.

To make a claim you will need

• Your social security number
• Your mailing address
• Your telephone number
• The name, birth date, and Social Security Number of all dependents under 16
• The business name, address, and dates of employment for all employers within the last 18 months
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen or national)

Make Your Claim:

To start making your claim select the Begin Filing Your Initial Claim button at the bottom of the welcome page.

You will need to verify your identity and log in using your Social Security Number. Enter your number and complete the reCAPTCHA to log in.

Once you have successfully logged in, fill in the information, and answer the questions as instructed, then submit your claim application.

Applying for Unemployment Benefits Over The Telephone:

If you have earned wages from a state other than Maryland, worked for the Federal Government, had three or more employers, or have filed for unemployment insurance in another state during the last 18 months, you are not eligible for online application.

Call The Unemployment Office Maryland:

If you're not eligible for an online application, you need to contact the Unemployment Office Maryland via telephone; you can find the contact details for the customer service team on the GetHuman website.

If This Doesn't Work:

If you have followed these steps carefully and entered your details correctly, but you still can't apply for unemployment benefits, then you will need to contact the customer service team. The Unemployment Office Maryland customer service team will be able to process your application; the contact details are on the GetHuman website.