Rapid Response Workshop Slide Show for NFW
- 1. Employee Workshop Natural Fiber Welding Benefits and Services for Laid Off Workers U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration
- 2. PROTECTING YOUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration
- 3. HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS • Special Enrollment • COBRA • Coverage through a Government Program • Individual Health Coverage (Marketplace)
- 4. HIPAA SPECIAL ENROLLMENT Requires a group health plan to allow an employee/spouse/dependent to enroll for coverage upon loss of other group health coverage Employee must request special enrollment from the other plan within 30 days of loss of coverage Coverage becomes effective 1st of the month following application
- 5. COBRA Ability to continue group health coverage under employer’s plan Includes dental and vision plans Excludes disability and life insurance plans Applies to plans in private and public sectors Covers plans if employer has 20 or more employees
- 6. COBRA Job Loss – COBRA available for 18 months Participant can be charged 102% of the full cost of the insurance Notice to the Participant within 44 days Participant has 60 days to elect COBRA and then 45 days to make initial payment COBRA coverage is retroactive to date coverage was terminated
- 7. HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE To qualify for special enrollment, select a plan within 60 days before or within 60 days after loss of job-based coverage. The date your coverage will start depends on when you select a plan. Visit HealthCare.Gov for more info
- 8. MARKETPLACE NAVIGATORS Choosing the right health plan can be confusing at times, but you are not alone. Get Covered Illinois has information to help you choose the best coverage for your needs and budget. You can also find a trained professional in your community who can provide free help in person or on the phone. getcovered.illinois.gov
- 9. COVERAGE THROUGH A GOVERNMENT PROGRAM You and your family may qualify for free or low- cost coverage from Medicaid and/or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Find out if you qualify at HealthCare.gov/ Can apply for and enroll in Medicaid or CHIP any time of year. If you qualify, coverage begins immediately.
- 10. RETIREMENT PLAN Keep plan informed of your address Make sure you are getting information from the plan at least annually Benefit Payment Rules Age 65 Some other time specified by the plan
- 11. WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE REGARDING MY RETIREMENT BENEFITS? Keep the funds in the old plan (and keep in touch) Benefit Payments Rollovers to- Personal IRAs New Employer’s plan (if allowed) Direct Distributions
- 12. CONTACT INFORMATION EBSA Benefits Advisors askebsa.dol.gov 1-866-444-3272 toll free EBSA Website: www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa Look for Brochure, “Retirement and HealthCare Coverage…Questions and Answers for Dislocated Workers” in English and Spanish Marketplace info – HealthCare.gov 1-800-318-2596 COBRA info for state and local government employees – call the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services CMS toll free: 1-888-393-2789. Users may leave a message with general COBRA questions and our team will review and respond accordingly within 3-5 business days. Visit CMS’s website: www.cms.hhs.gov
- 13. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 13 Career Link Career Link is a non-profit organization founded in 1975. For more than 45 years, it has administered federal job training programs in Central Illinois. We help businesses find qualified workers and help job seekers obtain employment and training services to enhance their careers. Locations in Fulton, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford counties Career Services Tuition Assistance On-the-Job Training TRAINING JOBS SERVICES Helping individuals reach career, training and employment goals. Helping businesses recruit and train the workforce of tomorrow.
- 14. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 14 Career Services CAREER RESOURCE CENTERS Computers available for internet job searches, career planning, resume and cover letter writing and more. COMPUTER LAB Trained staff assist individuals with resume design using the Optimal Resume tool on IllinoisworkNet.com. RESUME DESIGN Job Fairs and Target Hiring Events are regularly hosted by the Illinois workNet team. Usually include <10 employers. HIRING EVENTS Receive services from all WIOA partners via direct linkage at One Stop Centers. PARTNER SERVICES Access to Job Postings, Labor Market Information, Job Postings, On-Site Interviews, Career Planning and more. JOB SEARCH Career Link has locations in Canton, Eureka, Havana, Henry, Normal, Pekin, Peoria, and Wyoming.
- 15. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 15 Tuition Assistance Training for In Demand Occupations • Assists with up to two years of training towards a credential. • Must earn a Self-Sufficient Wage in a High-Growth Occupation. Examples include Dental Hygiene, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Information Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Secure Software Development, Truck Driver Training, Welding Technology and many more. • Provides up to $22,000 for tuition and fees. Additional Supportive Services may include Books, Supplies, Uniforms, Licensing Fees, Transportation, Childcare and more.
- 16. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 16 Tuition Assistance You may be eligible for up to $22,000 in WIOA funding for school: • Upgrade your skills and/or • Get a professional certification • Grant pays for tuition, books, fees, equipment* • Receive unemployment benefits while going to school** *Training grant approval is based on your need & suitability. **Assuming you are eligible, the maximum length of regular state-funded unemployment insurance in Illinois is 26 weeks. Training does not extend benefits. Examples include: certificates in healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, logistics, truck driving, and more.
- 17. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 17 On-the-Job Training Learn While You Earn • On-the-Job Training assistance reimburses a portion of an eligible new hire’s wages. • Learn essential skills in a real-world setting. • Earn a salary while you build your expertise. • Stand out in the job market with hands-on experience. • Tailored training to fit your individuals needs and career goals. • Must pre-qualify with Career Link prior to job offer.
- 18. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 18 Job Search Basics 1. Job Search is a full-time job 2. Focus on your job search by going to Career Link 3. Customize your resume for each application 4. Go to every resume writing workshop 5. Enhance your essential computer skills. 6. Use job search engines like IllinoisJobLink, Indeed, and Monster. 7. Network with everyone. 8. Develop a 30-second elevator pitch.
- 19. RAPID RESPONSE WORKSHOP 19 Next Steps • Visit your local Career Link office • Interested in schooling? • Approved training list • Apply online • Speak with a case manager • Interested in on the job training? • Speak with a business services representative
- 20. How to File an Illinois Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim and Certify for Benefits Illinois Department of Employment Security Presented by Service Delivery JB Pritzker, Governor Ray Marchiori, Acting Director
- 21. AGENDA Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits Overview • Eligibility Requirement • Monetary Determination • Weekly Benefit Amount and Dependency Allowance How to File for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits • How to File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits • When should I File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits • Where to File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits • Information Necessary to File your Unemployment Insurance Claim • ILogin / IDES UI Account Validation I Filed My Claim “What Happens Now”? • UI Finding • Certification Requirements • Payment Method(s) Employment Service Registration Requirements • Work Search Requirement • Able, Available, and Actively Seeking • Illinois Job Link Frequently asked Questions • Temporary Help Firms, Return to Work, Partial Benefits • Possible Disqualifying Income
- 22. Unemployment Insurance Benefits Overview • Unemployment insurance is a state-administered program designed to provide workers with financial assistance during temporary periods of involuntary unemployment or underemployment. • The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) collects unemployment insurance taxes from the state's liable employers and returns those dollars to eligible Illinois workers as unemployment insurance benefits. Workers do not “pay in” to the unemployment insurance system.
- 23. Monetary Eligibility Requirement • One requirement for receiving unemployment insurance benefits is Monetary Eligibility. • Monetary Eligibility means you must have earned enough wages during the period of review to receive unemployment benefits. • The amount you are eligible to receive is based on your earnings and is called your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA). • Only earnings in the two highest quarters are used to determine your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA).
- 24. Monetary Eligibility Requirement • The notice provided after filing for unemployment benefits will show the quarters used to determine monetary eligibility and the amount earned in each quarter. • Each Quarter is a three month period. For example, Q4/2021 represents October, November, December of 2021. • Remember, the two highest quarters are used to determine the Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA). EXAMPLE: Eligible Monetarily The two highest quarters are Q4/2021 with total earnings of $5561.67 and Q3/2022 with total earnings of $11844.05. The sum of the total earnings in the two highest quarters, $17,405.72, is used to determine the Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA).
- 25. Monetary Eligibility Requirement EXAMPLE: Ineligible Monetarily To qualify for the minimum amount of $51, the worker must have earnings of at least $1600 during the period of review and must have earned at least $440 outside of the highest quarter. In this case, the worker earned $656.88 during the entire period of review. Because the worker did not earn at least $1600 and because there are no earnings outside of the highest quarter, the worker is not monetarily eligible for unemployment benefits.
- 26. Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) • The WBA Table of Weekly Benefit amounts is available online at ides.Illinois.gov. • Type WBA Table of Weekly Benefit Amounts in the Search option to view the minimum and maximum table.
- 27. Dependency Allowance You may qualify to receive a Dependent Allowance in addition to your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) if you have: a. A dependent child under the age of eighteen (18) or; b. A non-working spouse You can claim one or the other. You cannot claim both your spouse and your child as a dependent. Reporting more than one dependent child will not increase your Dependent Allowance.
- 28. How to File for Unemploymen t Insurance (UI) Benefits When Should I File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? • File your claim for unemployment insurance benefits during the first week of unemployment, which would be the week you were laid off or your hours were reduced. • Your claim is effective the week you file for benefits • However, if you worked during the week in which you are filing and those earnings are equal to or more than the amount you are eligible to receive in benefits, your claim will be effective the following week. (Example: You file your claim on Friday, 9/10/2021. Your last day of work was Wednesday, 09/08/2021, and you earned $500 for that week. If your weekly benefit amount is $300, you are not unemployed for that week because you earned more than you would receive in unemployment benefits; therefore, your claim will be effective the following week, 9/13/2021.)
- 29. How to File for Unemploymen t Insurance (UI) Benefits Where to File for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Apply for benefits online at website address: www.ides.illinois.gov (Available 24 hours/7 days a Week) There are instances where individuals are unable to register online and are therefore unable to file their claim online. If you are unable to register and file online, you will need to contact Claimant Services at 800-244-5631 for assistance. (Monday – Friday 7:30am – 7:00pm). On-line filing is encouraged.
- 30. How to File for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits It is important to have all the following information before you begin the filing process. The application will time out after an hour of nonuse: Your Social Security Number Your Drivers License or State ID Your employment history from the past 18 months to include name of employers, employer address, start date, last day of work and number of days worked. If you are claiming a dependent child or a dependent spouse, you will need to provide your dependents: Name Social Security Number and; Date of Birth Information Necessary to File Your Claim Tax Information Unemployment insurance benefits are subject to State and Federal income taxes. You can elect to have deductions taken out at the time you file your claim or after. Deductions are 10% federal income taxes and 4.95% state income taxes. You can not elect deductions on a payment you have already been paid.
- 31. ILogin and UI Account Validation You are required to create an ILogin Account for additional checks to verify your identity After creating your ILogin account, you will receive a confirmation email. Open the confirmation email & click the link titled Activate Account. The link expires 7 days after you receive the email. You will be directed to set up a password for your ILogin account, as well as security questions & options to reset your password in the future Next, you will be required to set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Once account registration is complete, you will be taken to your ILogin dashboard. Click on the IDES icon.
- 32. What is ILogin? ILogin is an identity verification process that is integrated with the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) unemployment benefits application (IBIS), creating a secure and simple login process. How does ILogin help? ILogin uses the latest security tools to protect user data including identity proofing, strong authentication, fraud analytics and threat monitoring. What can you expect? The first time you enter ILogin, you will complete a short registration. When registering for the first time, you will follow a few additional steps to validate your identity. You will be required to submit an access code in addition to your ILogin credentials when you sign into your account. You can choose to receive this verification code via text message, phone call, or an app verification. ILogin Identity Account
- 33. Driver’s License or State ID Enter weight as listed on ID Registration Page Verifying Your Identity * Enter ALL Required Fields
- 34. Payment Method(s) • Immediately after completing your unemployment claim application you can enroll/modify Direct Deposit online. • To set up Direct Deposit to your checking or savings bank account visit online at www.ides.Illinois.gov. If your direct deposit is not set up at the time of your certification your benefits will be paid via paper check. Once your Direct Deposit is set up, benefits will automatically go to your Direct Deposit account. • If you do not choose to set up Direct Deposit, you will automatically be set up to receive payments by paper check. • If you are eligible to receive benefits, generally you will receive a payment into your bank account within 2 to 3 business days if your payment method is direct deposit. • Payments made by paper check can take up to seven days to receive via the US Postal Service. *You are now eligible to receive payment for the first week of your claim, along with the second week. The waiting week period has been temporarily stopped.
- 35. I Filed My Claim “What Happens Now” ? After your claim is filed, IDES will send you a UI Finding, which will include information regarding the following: Your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA), which is the amount you are eligible to receive each week. Your Dependent Allowance (If applicable). Your first certification date and; Additional information pertinent to your claim, including your Maximum Benefit Allowance.
- 36. Certification Requirement • To receive payment you must Certify. Certification involves answering a list of questions which are asked to determine if you are eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits for the weeks in question. • The UI Finding Letter will indicate an assigned certification day; either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and you will be asked questions pertaining to the two weeks immediately before the week you are certifying. Example: If your certification date is Monday, 9/14/2021, you will be asked questions pertaining to the week of 09/5/2021 through 09/12/2021. • You must Certify for benefits every two weeks on your assigned day. • If you miss your regular certification day you can certify on Thursday or Friday of the same week. You may also certify on your regular day in the following week or (Make up Days: Thursday/Friday of that week). • Once you have certified for benefits, it will be determined if you are eligible to receive benefits based on the answers you provided. • If you are determined eligible, you will receive your payment within two to three business days if your payment method is direct deposit. Paper checks will be mailed and can take up to seven days to be delivered.
- 37. How to Certify for Benefits There are two ways to Certify for Benefits: Contact the agency’s touch-tone voice response system: Tele-Serve at 1-312-338-4337 Available from 3 AM to 7:30 PM or; Certify online at www.ides.Illinois.gov Available from 3 AM to 7:30 PM 1. Have you received or will you receive holiday pay during the period of Sunday through Saturday (week 1 beginning date through week 2 ending date)? • If yes, enter the gross amount of your holiday pay (before deductions) for each week. 2. Did you work during the period of Sunday (week 1 beginning date) through Saturday (week 2 ending date)? • If yes, enter the total amount of earnings (before deductions) for each week. 3. Has your dependency status changed during this certification period? 4. Were you able and available to work each day during your normal work week? • If no, enter the number of days you were unavailable for work in each of the weeks. 5. Did you actively look for work for the week of Sunday (week 1 beginning date) through Saturday (week 2 ending date)? 6. Are you receiving, or have you applied for primary Social Security benefits? 7. Other than Social Security, are you receiving, or have you applied fora retirement or disability pension? • If yes, has the amount changed? 8. Did you attend school or receive training? • If yes, did you attend all scheduled training courses? • If no, enter the number of days that you did not attend class. 9. Do you have a current workers’ compensation claim, or do you expect to receive workers’ compensation for a temporary disability? 10. Has your phone number changed? • If yes, enter your new ten-digit telephone number. 11. Has your mailing address changed?
- 38. Able, Available, and Actively Seeking Work Able, Available, and Actively Seeking Work • During each week, you must be willing, ready and able to accept a suitable job; you must be able to, and available for work. • Report any unavailable days when you certify. Unavailable days include days that you are away on vacation or days you must stay at home to care for a sick child, for example. • The law states that you must be actively seeking work on your own initiative. Keep a record of your job search activities for every week in which you claim benefits. If your eligibility is challenged, you may be required to produce that document. • Save your written records documenting your work search for any week being claimed until one year has passed from the end of that week.
- 39. Work Search Record Despite being monetarily eligible for benefits, other requirements which must be met to be eligible for benefits are: • You must be able and available for work. You must be actively seeking work. • Save your written records documenting your work search for any week being claimed until one year has passed from the end of that week. • A work search form is available on our web site. Documenting your Work Search Record in Illinois Job Link electronically under the External Link is encouraged.
- 40. Illinois Job Link If required, you must register for work with Illinois Job Link IllinoisJobLink.com Benefits will not be paid until your IJL registration is complete. Complete registrations indicate “UI Registered”
- 41. Contact Information Claimant Services: 800-244-5631 File Your Claim, Certify for benefits, Check your payment status Online: www.ides.illinois.gov Limited In Person Services Available by phone (for Employment Services): 217-558-0401 (to schedule an appointment) Find answers to common questions about unemployment insurance FAQs (illinois.gov)
Editor's Notes
- #1: Welcome to the Rapid Response Workshop for {Employer Name}. I’m {Employee Name} from the Illinois Department of Commerce here with our partnering agencies to share available no-cost resources to assist you with your next steps after job loss.
- #2: Updated April 2024
- #13: Career Link has administered federal job training programs in central Illinois for over 45 years. Our services are taxpayer funded. We help businesses find qualified workers and help job seekers obtain employment and training services to enhance their careers. We offer Career Services, Tuition Assistance, Work-based Learning Opportunities, and Integrated Business Services at no cost. We operate eight Career Resource Centers in these eight counties. You can easily find our facilities listed on our website’s landing page. All locations are open to the general public Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. We are also part of a nationwide network of nearly 3,000 American Job Centers. Find services across the nation at www.CareerOneStop.org.
- #14: We offer comprehensive Career Resources for Individuals at each office: computers for Internet Job Searches, Labor Market Information and Resume Design software; search local job postings and career events; access to printer/copy machine. There are always trained Resource Room Technicians available to assist customers. Optimal Resume, Illinois workNet. Labor Market Information, Quiet place to work, devoting time to job search. One-on-one Career Services are for eligible individuals.
- #15: Tuition Assistance to eligible individuals provides up to two (2) years of training towards a credential. Our funds can only assist with training that will lead to employment in a high-growth occupation that pays a self-sufficient wage. For example, we fund: Dental Hygiene, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Information Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Secure Software Development, Truck Driver Training, Welding Technology and many more. Tuition Assistance provides up to $22,000 for tuition and fees. Additional Supportive Services may include: Books, Supplies, Uniforms, Licensing Fees, Transportation, Childcare and more. Again, our customers must be eligible, such as: Low-Income Adult: SNAP benefits, unemployed, or underemployed; Dislocated Worker: laid off through no fault of your own; Displaced Homemaker: the spouse of a dislocated worker that now must re-enter the workforce; or Out of School Youth (16-24): low income, perhaps someone needing to complete their GED and continue with post-secondary training.
- #16: Tuition Assistance to eligible individuals provides up to two (2) years of training towards a credential. Our funds can only assist with training that will lead to employment in a high-growth occupation that pays a self-sufficient wage. For example, we fund: Dental Hygiene, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Information Technology, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Secure Software Development, Truck Driver Training, Welding Technology and many more. Tuition Assistance provides up to $22,000 for tuition and fees. Additional Supportive Services may include: Books, Supplies, Uniforms, Licensing Fees, Transportation, Childcare and more. Again, our customers must be eligible, such as: Low-Income Adult: SNAP benefits, unemployed, or underemployed; Dislocated Worker: laid off through no fault of your own; Displaced Homemaker: the spouse of a dislocated worker that now must re-enter the workforce; or Out of School Youth (16-24): low income, perhaps someone needing to complete their GED and continue with post-secondary training.
- #17: OJT gives employers the opportunity to train new workers through exposure to the company’s procedures, work tasks, tools and methods of a specific job and cut the cost of that training. The program is available to Adult and Dislocated Worker participants. The OJT program reimburses employers 50% of an eligible new hire’s wages for up to 6 months. OJT helps businesses keep training costs down and provides job search assistance for WIOA participants that lack industry experience.
- #18: Looking for work is your full-time job. Avoid distractions from you job search by working at Career Link, local library, and/or community college career centers. Customize your resume for each application; tailored resumes improve your chances. There are many ways to write a resume. Go to every available resume writing workshops at Career Link, Goodwill Industries, community colleges. Enhance your computer skills; they’re essential in today’s job market. Use job search engines like IllinoisJobLink, Indeed, and Monster. Network with everyone. Let acquaintances know you’re job hunting and your skills. 80% of job seekers hired are know candidates. Identify your network circle and connect with people to learn about new opportunities. Develop a 30-second elevator pitch: introduce yourself, summarize your expertise, state your goals and include a call to action. Avoid vague statements like, “I’ll do anything.” If that’s true, the local slaughterhouse is always hiring.
- #20: Hello and welcome, How to file an Illinois Unemployment Insurance Claim and Certify for Benefits. Presented by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
- #21: This presentation will provide an unemployment insurance benefits overview, steps on how to file for unemployment insurance benefits, what happens after you filed a claim , employment service registration requirements, and frequently asked questions.
- #22: Unemployment insurance is a state-administered program designed to provide workers with financial assistance during temporary periods of involuntary unemployment or underemployment. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) collects unemployment insurance taxes from the state's liable employers and returns those dollars to eligible Illinois workers as unemployment insurance benefits. Workers do not “pay in” to the unemployment insurance system.
- #23: In understanding requirements one for receiving unemployment insurance benefits is Monetary Eligibility. Monetary Eligibility means you must have earned enough wages during the period of review to receive unemployment benefits. The amount you are eligible to receive is based on your earnings and is called your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA). Only earnings in the two highest quarters are used to determine your Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA).
- #24: As we continue to understand monetary eligibility requirement lets review examples of being eligible monetarily and not eligible monetraily
- #25: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #26: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #27: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #28: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #29: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #30: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #31: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #32: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #33: ILogin is an identity verification process that is integrated with the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) unemployment benefits application (IBIS), creating a secure and simple login process. ILogin uses the latest security tools to protect user data including identity proofing, strong authentication, fraud analytics and threat monitoring. The first time you enter ILogin, you will complete a short registration. When registering for the first time, you will follow a few additional steps to validate your identity. You will be required to submit an access code in addition to your ILogin credentials when you sign into your account. You can choose to receive this verification code via text message, phone call, or an app verification.
- #34: In order to register you must have a valid drivers license or state id card. You must enter all required fields accurately or unemployment insurance benefits may be denied. The information will be validated against the Social Security administration , the Secretary of State, and IDES records.
- #35: Immediately after completing your unemployment claim application you can enroll/modify Direct Deposit online. To set up Direct Deposit to your checking or savings bank account visit online at IDES (illinois.gov). If your direct deposit is not set up at the time of your certification your benefits will be paid via paper check. Once your Direct Deposit is set up, benefits will automatically go to your Direct Deposit account. If you do not choose to set up Direct Deposit, you will automatically be set up to receive payments by paper check. If you are eligible to receive benefits, generally you will receive a payment into your bank account within 2 to 3 business days if your payment method is direct deposit. Payments made by paper check can take up to seven days to receive via the US Postal Service.
- #36: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #37: To receive payment you must Certify. Certification involves answering a list of questions which are asked to determine if you are eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits for the weeks in question. The UI Finding Letter will indicate an assigned certification day; either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and you will be asked questions pertaining to the two weeks immediately before the week you are certifying. Example: If your call date is Monday, 9/14/2021, you will be asked questions pertaining to the week of 09/5/2021 through 09/12/2021. You must Certify for benefits every two weeks on your assigned day. If you miss your regular certification day you can certify on Thursday or Friday of the same week. You may also certify on your regular day in the following week or (Make up Days: Thursday/Friday of that week). Once you have certified for benefits, it will be determined if you are eligible to receive benefits based on the answers you provided. If you are determined eligible, you will receive your payment within two to three days if your payment method is direct deposit. Paper checks will be mailed and can take up to seven days to be delivered.
- #38: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #39: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #40: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #41: Pull up website if possible Go to www.ides.Illinois.gov Go to Workforce Partners (Green Tab) Go to Virtual Labor Market Information > Click on Link.
- #42: For questions about an unemployment insurance (UI) claims, certification and payment, ILogin, appeals, and more: Limited in-person services are available at local IDES workforce offices by appointment only. Phone appointments are also available. To schedule an appointment, you must call the Scheduling Hotline at (217) 558-0401. For support with login information (username and password), error messages, or navigating your job search: