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Unemployment Insurance Agency

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Unemployment Insurance Agency

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) administers the unemployment insurance program that provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Benefits are paid through taxes on employers covered under the Michigan Employment Security Act.

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Claimant Roadmap

A step-by-step, user-friendly guide to applying for and understanding your unemployment insurance benefits.

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Economic Dashboard

An in-depth analysis of key economic indicators of Michigan's unemployment insurance program.  

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Employer Help Center

A centralized hub for employers to efficiently manage their most common unemployment tax and claim issues.

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Information for Claimants

Learn about Michigan's unemployment insurance program, how to apply, maintaining eligibility and more.

UIA Claimant Roadmap

Schedule a Coaching Session for guidance on various unemployment topics like how to apply for benefits, protest and appeal rights, what the Monetary Determination Letter means and information on seeking work/registration requirements.

Sesiones de Grupo de Entrenamiento en Español para Reclamantes Archivando por Primera Vez también están disponibles. 

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Information for Employers

Manage your tax account and learn how to navigate Michigan's unemployment insurance system.

LAUNCHING A BUSINESS? Watch the Registering Your Business with the Unemployment Insurance Agency video. Key takeaway: Specific wage levels must be reached BEFORE the UIA will issue an Employer Account Number (EAN) for your business.

Sign up for an Employer Seminar

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Forms, Fact Sheets and Publications

Take a deep dive into our tools and resources designed to help you navigate the unemployment insurance system. We also offer some of our useful materials in different languages such as Arabic and Spanish.

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Contact UIA

There are several ways to reach UIA with your questions. You can call our Customer Service line at 1-866-500-0017, schedule an appointment to speak with staff, or ask your question of Ava, our online chatbot.

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