Michigan Unemployment
What you need to know to claim unemployment benefits in Michigan, read on the agency's own website. The agency is Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA).
the most a week, for up to 26 weeks
unique work search activities a week
Speak to an agent
How to file for unemployment in Michigan
Apply online through MiWAM, logging in with a MiLogin account. If you have trouble applying online, call 1-866-500-0017, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
From the agency's own page, read October 14, 2026.
After you apply: claiming each week
Certify every 2 weeks, on time, starting on the date in your Monetary Determination Letter. Certify online in MiWAM (available 24 hours a day) or by phone with MARVIN at 1-866-638-3993 at the call-in time set by the last digits of your Social Security number. If you do not certify, UIA can close your claim.
From the agency's own page, read October 14, 2026.
How much unemployment pays in Michigan, and for how long
The most you can get is $530 a week. Benefits last up to 26 weeks.
The weekly benefit rate is your highest quarter of earnings multiplied by 4.1 percent, plus $19.33 per dependent (up to five), not more than the maximum. You can collect up to 26 weeks of benefits in a 52-week benefit year.
From the agency's own page, read October 14, 2026.
How many jobs you must apply for each week
Michigan asks for 3 unique work search activities a week. Required since July 19, 2026; before that it was one a week. New claimants must also register for work with Michigan Works!.
Reported when you certify, online in MiWAM or by phone (stay on the line after MARVIN's questions to give them to an agent). Benefits are not paid until they are reported.
From the agency's own page, read October 14, 2026.
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Michigan unemployment phone number
Call 1-866-500-0017 (speak to an agent), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Every line and what it is for.
Where this comes from
Everything on this page was read on the agency's own website, and each part links the page it came from and the day we read it. Rules and amounts change, so check that page before you rely on a figure. Jobareer is not part of any state agency and cannot see or change your claim.
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