Benefit Appeals

Can I Appeal a Decision Regarding My Eligibility for UI Benefits?

For each determination made regarding your eligibility for UI benefits, you will be mailed a notice of the decision. If you believe the decision made by the department is incorrect, you have the right to file an appeal.

Your written appeal must be mailed, faxed, or submitted electronically to the department within 15 calendar days of the date the decision was mailed to you.

Important: If you have been denied benefits and are filing an appeal, you must continue to file a weekly claim for benefits either on-line or by telephone for each week that you are unemployed and awaiting an appeal decision. Otherwise, you may not be paid for the weeks you are unemployed even if the appeal is decided in your favor.

What Information Should My Appeal Include?

There is no specific appeal form, but your written appeal must contain the following information:

• Your name
• Your social security number
• The date the appeal was mailed or faxed
• Statement regarding the basis for your appeal
• The relief you are requesting
• Your signature

Or you can submit your appeal electronically by using our on-line Appeals Forms

Where Do I Send My Appeal?

Your appeal may be either mailed or faxed. Please send appeals to:

For more information on the appeals process, go to the Division of Adjudication website.