Benefit Claim Services Issues or Status

In accordance with Section 28(1)(a) of the MES Act, the seeking work requirement may be waived by the Agency if the claimant is laid off and the involved employer notifies the Agency, in writing, or online, that the layoff is temporary and that work is expected to be available within 45 calendar days following the last day the claimant worked. The notification from the employer must be received by the Agency before the claimant completes his/her first compensable week following the layoff.

To submit a work waiver for unemployment, select the Operate a Business option from the Michigan Business One Stop web site and select the task Request a Seeking Work Waiver for Unemployment. Selecting this task will link you to the online services offered by UIA through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). If you do not currently have a MiWAM account you can register for one and open the door to many online services offered by UIA.

Once on the Welcome (home) page for MiWAM, select the account id. From the Tax Account Information page, select the Benefit Services tab. 

Questions regarding seeking work waivers for unemployment please contact Office of Employer Ombudsman at our toll-free hotline during the hours 1-855-4UIAOEO (855-484-2636), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via email at OEO@michigan.gov  

How do I view my Statement of Weekly Benefit Charges (UIA 1136)?

UIA 1136, Statement of Benefit Charged or Credited is the weekly notice of actual benefits charged to the employers UIA account or credits applied to the account during a week.  To view the statement of benefits charged or credited, select the Operate a Business option from the Michigan Business One Stop web site and select the task UIA - Statement of Weekly Benefit Charges. Selecting this task will link you to the online services offered by UIA through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). If you do not currently have a MiWAM account you can register for one and open the door to many online services offered by UIA.

Once on the Welcome (home) page for MiWAM, select the account id. From the Tax Account Information page, select the Benefit Services tab.  

You may also opt-in to receive the UIA 1136 Statement of Benefit Charged or Credits electronically.  To opt in, select the account id. From the Tax Account Information page on the left hand navigation bar, under ‘I Want To' select Request Benefit Charges.  

Questions regarding UIA 1136 Statement of Weekly Benefit Charges please contact Office of Employer Ombudsman at our toll-free hotline during the hours 1-855-4UIAOEO (855-484-2636), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via email at OEO@michigan.gov  

How do I view my Summary of Benefit Charges and Credits (UIA 1770 Quarterly)?

UIA 1770, Summary of Benefit Charged or Credited is the quarterly recap of benefits charged to the employers UIA account or credits applied.  To view the summary of benefits charged or credited, select the Operate a Business option from the Michigan Business One Stop web site and select the task UIA - Summary of Benefit Charges and Credits. Selecting this task will link you to the online services offered by UIA through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). If you do not currently have a MiWAM account you can register for one and open the door to many online services offered by UIA.

Once on the Welcome (home) page for MiWAM, select the account id. From the Tax Account Information page, select the Benefit Services tab.

Questions regarding UIA 1770 Summary of Benefit Charges and Credits please contact Office of Employer Ombudsman at our toll-free hotline during the hours 1-855-4UIAOEO (855-484-2636), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or via email at OEO@michigan.gov 

Creation/Revision Date:

August 10, 2012