In response to the coronavirus outbreak, some states are limiting or barring people from gathering in public places. This may affect your access to the physical office of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency in person. Check the Michigan unemployment insurance agency website for more information.
You can apply for unemployment benefits in Michigan a couple of ways:
- online by going to the Michigan unemployment insurance agency website, or
- by telephone if you call the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency at 866-500-0017 .
You can find information about how to file your initial claim for benefits and how to file your weekly claim for continuing benefits on the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency website, too. Get more information in our article, How Do I Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Michigan?