Iowa Unemployment Insurance
Iowa
What is Iowa Unemployment Insurance?
The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own (as determined under Iowa law, and meet other eligibility requirements of Iowa law.
- Unemployment insurance (UI) payments (benefits) are intended to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who meet the requirements of Iowa law.
- Iowa administers a separate unemployment insurance program within guidelines established by Federal law.
Administration
Iowa Unemployment Insurance is administered by Iowa.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Iowa and meet all of the following:
- Unemployed, and
- Worked in Iowa during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
- Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Iowa guidelines, and
- Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.
Application Details
What is the application process for Iowa Unemployment Insurance?
To file a claim online or to check the status of your claim, please visit the Unemployment Insurance Services Division page.