Many states offer online or by phone options to open a claim or apply for unemployment insurance. You will be required to provide information such as the name and address of your employer, time worked, wages earned as well as your social security number and other identification as requested.
There is often a three to four week processing period before the first payment is received. Most states have a one week waiting period that is paid at the end of the eligibility limits, rather than at the beginning of the program.
