Unemployment benefits provided by the Michigan UIA are a cash benefit and do not carry any restrictions on how the money is spent. That being said, it is recommended to spend your benefit wisely continuing to pay utilities, rent or mortgage payments or other debt like credit card bills. Keep in mind that [...]
You can work while receiving Michigan Unemployment benefiits but it can only be part time work. The amount of money you receive while working on unemployment will reduce your benefit. If your earnings from the part time work are equal to or less than your weekly amount you receive from Michigan UI your [...]
The amount of a cash payment you can receive from Michigan Unemployment is determined by the qualifying wages in the base period. This is multiplied by 4.1% and then $6 is added for each dependant that you have. Additional funds may be added by Federal programs that are usually tempoary. The highest [...]
Did you know you can get your Michigan UI Benefits either via direct deposit to your bank account or on a Chase debit card? Like any modern governmental agency, the Michigan UIA can deposit your unemployment benefits in your bank account automatically or provide you with a handy debit card to use to access [...]
If you’ve lost your Michigan UI Debit Card you should report the loss immediately so a replacement can be sent and the old one deactivated.
Chase is the bank that manages the Michigan UI debit card so just give Chase a call and report your UI card lost or stolen and you will receive a replacement. [...]