Welfare Info

Mississippi Unemployment Insurance

Mississippi

What is Mississippi Unemployment Insurance?

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

Administration

Mississippi Unemployment Insurance is administered by Mississippi.

Program Requirements

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

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

Contact Info

1-888-844-3577

How to Apply

Claims Information

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