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CADILLAC PLACE 3024 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
www.michigan.gov/uia
TTY SERVICE: 1-866-366-0004


State of Michigan
Department of Labor &
Economic Growth

UNEMPLOYMENT
INSURANCE
AGENCY

J
ENNIFER
M.

G
RANHOLM
,
Governor

State of Michigan

K
EITH
W.

C
OOLEY
,
Director

Department of Labor &
Economic Growth

S
HARON
M.

B
OMMARITO

Deputy Director
Department of Labor &
Economic Growth

L
IZA
E
STLUND
O
LSON

Acting Director

Unemployment Insurance Agency
Michigans Internet service for filing unemployment claims

Unemployed Michigan workers can file a new claim for unemployment benefits or reopen
an established claim by visiting the Unemployment Insurance Agencys (UIA) Internet
website.

How to file online.
To use UIAs Internet Filed Claims (IFC) process, unemployed workers must visit the
agencys website at
www.michigan.gov/uia
.


The IFC service is open to take claims continuously from 7:00 a.m. Monday through 7:00
p.m. Saturday. It will take about 30 minutes to file a claim online, depending on the
Internet connection speed.

Who can file online?
To apply for unemployment benefits online, jobless workers must meet all of the following
requirements:

They have been employed by, at least, one but no more than 19 Michigan
employers during the last 18 months;
They have worked under only one Social Security number during the past 18
months;
They have not filed a claim for unemployment benefits against another state
during the past 12 months; and

Information needed to file online.
When preparing to file an unemployment claim online, applicants will need the following
information about themselves when responding to questions asked by UIAs online filing
process:

Social Security number;
MARVIN PIN (personal identification number), if one has been issued in the past;
driver license number; or state identification number;
Date of birth;
Complete home address, including zip code, telephone number and county of
residence;
For each employer during the past 18 months:
o

Employers name and address;
o

First and last day of work; and
o

Earnings during the last 18 months.
For those who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, an alien registration number and
the expiration date for the work authorization are needed.

Work registration required.
When applying for unemployment benefits, applicants must register for work by filing a
resume application at the Michigan Works! Agency service center, unless UIA has waived
this requirement.


Fact Sheet #96
March 2007
System requirements for filing through the Internet.
To file an unemployment claim online, jobless workers will need a computer with Internet access. In
addition, they must have either Explorer 4.x or higher or Netscape 4.x or higher. They will also be asked
to print various pages during the process, which requires the computer to be connected to a printer.

How the system works.
UIAs Internet claims taking process uses an interactive application. In other words, the system will
prompt users to answer a series of questions about themselves and their recent employment and wage
history.

The data that is entered on the Internet screens will be uploaded to UIAs database. For those filing new
claims, the agency will mail them an information booklet (Unemployment Benefits in Michigan) and a
monetary determination on the next business day. The determination tells workers if they are qualified
for benefits based on their wages with employers. It also indicates their possible weekly benefit amount
and the number of weeks they could be paid. Those reopening established claims will not receive
another copy of the information booklet.

Once the claim is successfully entered online, a confirmation page will appear with a confirmation
number. If any issues or problems should arise during the claim filing process, applicants will be advised
to file their claims by phone.

During the application process, unemployed workers will also be advised about calling the agencys
MARVIN system and will be given appointment dates and times for calling MARVIN at its toll-free
telephone number 1-866-638-3993. Workers must call MARVIN every other week to certify that they
meet the necessary eligibility requirements.

The site is secure.
The UIA has done everything it can do to make its claims taking site as secure as possible to ensure that
all information it receives from those applying for unemployment benefits is kept confidential.

Questions?
Workers who file their claims by Internet or telephone and who have a problem or question about the
claim can inquire about their claims by calling UIAs telephone-filed claims line at 1-866-500-0017. The
phone line is available to take inquiries on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Unemployment Insurance Agency
Authority: UIA Director; Quantity: 1,000
Cost: $14 (1.4¢/copy). Paid for with federal funds.


DLEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more EO information, call DLEGs EO office at 313/456-2461.
TTY services are available at 1-866-366-0004. Visit our website at
www.michigan.gov/uia
.