Welfare Info

Kentucky Unemployment Insurance

Kentucky

What is Kentucky Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Kentucky's eligibility requirements.

Administration

Kentucky Unemployment Insurance is administered by Kentucky.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Kentucky and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in Kentucky during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Kentucky guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

502-875-0442

How to Apply

Kentucky UI Claims System

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