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There are two ways to apply for benefits: Filing for UI benefits online (this is the fastest and most efficient way) Or, file at a local Iowa WORKS Center. If you've reviewed the information on this page and are ready to apply, click here to start your claims application or visit the link in the box below.
Get Help and Begin Your Journey to Reemployment. Iowa Workforce Development has tools and resources that can help you bridge the gap between a lost job and a fulfilling new career. Apply for Unemployment Benefits (Initial Claim) File Your Weekly Claim. Reemployment Process and Required Steps.
Be able and available for work and actively seeking work. Be able to verify identify, either via online verification or provided documents. Be registered for work and fulfill weekly work search requirements in their job search (minor exemptions can apply).
Iowans filing for unemployment insurance (UI) claims must meet several requirements to receive benefits. Claimants must apply for benefits on a weekly basis, fulfill work search requirements, and be actively looking for work. Applying for benefits starts with filing your initial claim.
Visit the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) website and log into your Unemployment Insurance Account to file a weekly claim. You must file for each week that you wish to receive unemployment insurance benefits, even if your eligibility is being decided or you have an appeal pending.
Learn about being part of the Iowa workforce. Appeal an unemployment decision. Apply for a state job. File your weekly unemployment claim. Filing for unemployment. Find a job in Iowa. Find job training. Find teaching jobs in Iowa. Report unemployment insurance fraud.
For specific questions about Iowa unemployment insurance claims call 866-239-0843, use the Iowa unemployment online help request form, or visit your nearest IowaWORKS Center. Phone support is available at 866-239-0843 for all Iowa unemployment questions and issues.