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Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance provides unemployment benefits to eligible unemployed workers.
617-626-6800
Apply for Unemployment Insurance
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undefined Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance?
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Massachusetts' eligibility requirements.
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Massachusetts' eligibility requirements.
undefined Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Massachusetts and meet all of the following:
Unemployed, and Worked in Massachusetts during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Massachusetts guidelines, and Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits. In order to establish your unemployment insurance claim, you may call the TeleClaim Center. If you are calling from the following area codes: 351, 413, 508, 774, and 978 call:
1-877-626-6800
If you are calling from any other area code, call the TeleClaim Center at:
617-626-6800
You may also file in person at your local Unemployment Insurance (UI) Walk-in Centers. To locate a center nearest you, please visit the Find a Career Center page.
For more information on the Massachusetts Division of Employment and Training, please visit the Training and Assistance page .
617-626-6800Unemployment insurance provides unemployment benefits to eligible unemployed workers.
617-626-6800
Apply for Unemployment Insurance
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