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Reopening Your Claim for Benefits

Reopening Your Claim for Benefits

If you previously stopped an unemployment claim because you went back to work, and are now unemployed again, you can reopen your claim online with MiWAM. 

There are a few things to keep in mind when reopening a claim:

  • Reopen your claim during the first week of unemployment or reduced work hours or wages.
  • Have your Employer Account number (EAN) or Federal Identification Number (FEIN). It may be provided by your employer or found on your W-2.
  • Be sure to read and respond to all requests for information to avoid payment delays.
  • Your legal name will be populated. Please confirm that the information is correct. If your name has changed since you last filed, please provide legal documentation supporting your name change.
  • Please verify your address and phone number is correct and current. 
  • If you are not a US citizen, please upload proof of alien registration.
  • If you are you attending school or training, or if you began receiving a pension or funds from your retirement account, select yes or no based on your current situation.

More questions? Visit our Reopening a Claim FAQ.

Reopening a Claim Fact Sheet

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    Reopening a Claim: Draft Submission

    If you think you may have already started an additional or reopened claim, click the Submissions tab to see if a reopened claim has been started but not yet submitted.

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    Reopening a Claim: Option One

    To file a reopen/additional claim, log in to MiWAM and click on "Additional Information Required - Click Here to File a UI Claim"

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    Reopening a Claim: Option Two

    If you log into MiWAM and don’t have the link, under the Claimant Services tab, click Submit Additional Information. You will then see the Reopen/Additional Claim screen.

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    Payment Method

    Your payment method must be the UIA Bank of America debit card or a personal checking or savings account. We do not recommend that you use CashApp, Greendot, Netspend or any other prepaid debit card.

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    Submitting

    When you have completed your claim, be sure to review your claim and submit. The confirmation page will provide the date of your first certification.