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Home > Unemployment > Unemployment Benefits Unemployment BenefitsMay 18, 2012 - March Unemployment Rate 7.2 Percent March 26, 2012 - Maine Efforts on Unemployment Program Integrity Cited as Best Practice "Top 10" Things To KnowKeep these Top 10 key facts in mind when you are filing for unemployment benefits. Beware of Unemployment ScamsPlease visit the unemployment scams page for more information.Thank you for visiting the Unemployment Benefits website. Below you will find information about benefit programs, federal unemployment extensions, and other items of interest. Please use the links to the right to file a claim for benefits, appeal a decision, or check on the status of your claim. If you can't find the information you need, please call the Claims Center at 1-800-593-7660 Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Mondays are high volume days with 20-30 minute wait times. Wait times drop substantially Tuesdays-Fridays. If you need to apply for unemployment benefits, or reactivate an earlier claim, please click on "Apply for Unemployment" in the right-side column. After applying for benefits, and for each week thereafter, you will need to file a weekly claim in order to receive a benefit payment. To do so, please click on "File a Weekly Claim" in the right-side column. Unemployment Programs Available in Maine
Click here fore more information on weeks of benefits available. Information and ResourcesWhat to do when your unemployment is running outThere are two payment options for unemployment benefits: Direct Deposit or Maine Automated Payment Debit Card (MAP Card) President Announces Training Opportunity for Laid-off Workers If you are receiving unemployment benefits, you may qualify for extra assistance in paying for education and training. Income Tax information (1099G) for workers who received unemployment last year Overview of the Unemployment Insurance Program Laws and Rules Governing Unemployment Benefits Other Special Programs for Laid-off Workers Let us know what you think!Please help us improve this website by filling out our online website survey. It just takes two minutes of your time. |
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