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Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance
undefined Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance?
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.
617-626-6800
