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Maine Unemployment Insurance
undefined Maine Unemployment Insurance?
undefined Maine Unemployment Insurance?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Maine and meet all of the following:
- Unemployed, and
- Worked in Maine during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
- Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Maine guidelines, and
- Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.
You can file your claim for benefits by going to the website or by calling the Unemployment Claim Center at: 1-800-593-7660.
Internet is the fastest recommended method for filing a new claim.
TTY:1-888-457-8884
If you do not have a telephone or computer access, you can file your claim by using the phones or computers free of charge at the Department of Labor Career Center nearest you.
For more information, please visit the Maine Department of Labor website.
