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Colorado Unemployment Insurance
Managing Agency Colorado http://www.colorado.gov

Program Description

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Colorado's eligibility requirements.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Colorado, have worked in 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

For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information

Initial Claims can now be performed ONLINE! To start a claim, go to: https://www.colorado.gov/apps/cdle/iss/myui/claimant/index.jsf
To start a claim by phone, inquire about the status of a claim, or obtain general information about the Unemployment Insurance Claims process, call:
(Denver-Metro Area): 303-318-9000
(Toll Free): 1-800-388-5515
For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.coworkforce.com/UIB/