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 [...]
To file for unemployment in Michigan you’ll need to gather some basic information to get your claim in the UI system. Below are the pieces of information you need to have handy when you file for unemployment benefits.
Social Security Number
Drivers License Number, State ID Number or MARVIN Pin number
The name and address for all employers [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever tried access the online webiste for the Michigan UIA and found that oddly enough it’s “closed”. Government websites unlike many others are not always available 24hrs. While you can still get to the Michigan UIA website www.michigan.gov/uia anytime you can only use the online claim system from 7:00am to 7:00pm [...]
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. [...]
If you are receiving unemployment from the Michigan UIA you will often be interfacing with MARVIN. This is the automated phone system that the Michigan Unemployment Insurance system uses to process claims automatically by phone. You will need to contact MARVIN online or by phone every two weeks to check in and confirm [...]
How Do I Apply For Michigan Unemployment Benefits?
You can file your claim on line at www.michigan.gov/uia. This is the Michigan UIA website where you can file unemployment claims and get additional information on Michigan Unemployment Insurance. You can use the Michigan UIA website from 7:00 a.m., Monday, through 7:00 p.m., Saturday.
Apply [...]