Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial
assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet
Maine's eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked
in Maine 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
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
You can file your claim for benefits by calling an Unemployment
Call Center. The toll free telephone numbers listed below will connect you
with the Claim Centers.
800-593-7660
TTY:
888-457-8884
Tell the Claims Representative that you are unemployed and wish to
apply for benefits. Telephone filing is the fastest recommended method for
filing new claims.
If you do not have a phone, you can file your claim by using phones
provided free of charge at the Department of Labor Career Center nearest
you:
http://www.mainecareercenter.com/
