Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Unemployment Insurance - Applicant Information
UI Customer Service Center
PO Box 4629, St. Paul, MN, 55101
(651) 296-3644
ui.mn@state.mn.us
https://uimn.org/applicants/index.jsp
Service Details
Description
The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, a state agency.
The purpose of unemployment benefits is to provide a temporary partial wage replacement to help those unemployed through no fault of their own.
This program also provides an opportunity to appeal a determination of benefits. Information about the appeals process can be found online.
Eligibility
You can apply for unemployment insurance benefits as soon as you are unemployed or your hours are greatly reduced.
After you submit an application, you will be notified by mail if you are eligible. Your appeal rights will be included in the notification.
Application Instructions
Apply online or by phone by calling (651) 296-3644 (Twin Cities area), (877) 898-9090 (Greater Minnesota) or (866) 814-1252 (TTY)
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 296-3644 | |
| Toll Free | (877) 898-9090 | |
| TTY | (866) 814-1252 |
Last Update
4/18/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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FT-1000.8900Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance Definition
Programs that provide assistance for people who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits to which they are entitled by law through their state Unemployment Insurance program. The programs may help people understand the eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance benefits, the benefits provided by the program, and the rights of beneficiaries; provide consultation and advice; help them complete unemployment application forms; negotiate on their behalf with unemployment insurance benefits staff; prepare a written appeal; and/or represent them in administrative hearings or judicial litigation. Included are organizations that offer a range of advocacy services as well as legal aid programs which offer more formalized legal assistance.
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NS-9000.9000-800State Unemployment Insurance Appeals/Complaints Definition
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or are receiving assistance through the state Unemployment Insurance program and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the local Unemployment Insurance office has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits.
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NS-9000.9000-850State Unemployment Insurance Applications Definition
Unemployment Insurance offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the state Unemployment Insurance program. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file State Unemployment Insurance applications and/or are authorized by the state to do eligibility determinations for the program.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.
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YC-9000Unemployment Recipients Definition
Unemployed individuals who are receiving cash grants which, for a limited period of time, partially replace income that has been lost due to lack of employment.
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YL-3500.1910Displaced Workers Definition
Individuals who are unable to continue in a particular job, industry or profession because the needs of society have changed and the person's skills are no longer required.
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YL-3500.9010Unemployed Individuals Definition
Individuals who are without employment but are looking for jobs and available for work.