Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Minnesota's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in Minnesota during the past 12 to 18 months, and have earned at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and available for work each week that you are collecting benefits.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for Minnesota unemployment benefits, file an application on the first day that you are unemployed or your work hours are substantially reduced by either completing the application online at www.uimn.org (click on Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits) or by calling 651-296-3644 (Twin Cities calling area); 1-877-898-9090 (Outside of the Twin Cities calling area); 1-866-814-1252 (TTY for the hearing impaired).
Program Contact Information
For more information on how to apply for unemployment insurance benefits, please visit the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance website at:
http://www.uimn.org
Write to us at:
Unemployment Insurance Customer Service
P.O. Box 75576
St. Paul, MN 55175-0576
Or email:
ui.mn@state.mn.us
