COVID-19: Get the latest updates and resources from the State of Michigan.
Federal pandemic unemployment benefits end Sept. 4, 2021
All federal unemployment insurance programs that are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan Act ended September 4, 2021. Click here for more information on the end of federal benefits
If you were on the federal PUA or PEUC benefits programs you may be having trouble locating the link to certify for benefits. Click here for an example of where to find the link in MiWAM.
UI Claimants issued new debit cards
Click here for more information about the UI debit card
Work Search
Claimants receiving unemployment benefits are required to actively seek work and report at least one work search activity for each week they claim benefits. Your benefits will not be paid until your work search activities have been reported.
Click here for more information about the work search requirement

Information about unemployment benefits related to Covid-19.