Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Insurance (UI) is funded by employer contributions and provides temporary economic assistance to Wisconsin's eligible workers. Each time you want to start receiving benefits an application must be completed.

APPLY ONLINE AT:
WI Department of Workforce Development - Benefit Operations Bureau

OR CALL:
To File an Initial Claim Application for a New Claim or to Reopen an Existing Claim:

Madison Area ..................(608) 232-0678

Milwaukee Area ...............(414) 438-7700

Toll Free Number..............1-800-UC CLAIM (1-800-822-5246)

TTY (toll free)....................1-888-393-8914

The Automated Telephone Initial Claim System is available:
Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Claim Specialists are available:
Monday-Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM