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After you apply for benefits you will need to request a benefit payment for every week you are unemployed or your hours are reduced. Even though you are not paid for it, you must request payment for your waiting week (see The First Week is Not Paid).
When you make a request for benefit payment, you will answer questions to determine if you are eligible for that week. This process ensures that you get credit for your waiting week or receive payment only for the weeks you are eligible. You do not need to decide whether or not you are eligible for benefits, making a request for benefit payment will do that for you.
You must request a benefit payment for any week you want benefits (or to get credit for your waiting week), even if your eligibility is being decided or you have an appeal pending. Late requests may cause you to be ineligible for that period.
Make a request for benefit payment every week by:
- Going online to www.uimn.org
- click on Applicant Login;
- log in to your account using your Social Security number
and Password,
- click on Request Benefit Payment.
Request Benefit Payment is available online Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Calling the automated phone system (follow the phone schedule)
- Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
- Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090
- TTY (for the deaf and hard of hearing): 1-866-814-1252
Choose to hear English, Spanish, Hmong, or Somali, then enter your Social Security number and Password. Listen to your options and choose Request Benefit Payment.
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