Mississippi Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• have worked in at least two quarters of your base period.
• have earned at least $780.00 in the highest quarter of your base period.
• have earned 40 times your weekly benefit amount in your base period.

What do I need to file my claim?

• Your Social Security number
• The names, addresses, and phone numbers for all your employers for the last eighteen (18) months
• Alien Registration number or Visa number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
• Your complete mailing address and phone number
• The dates you worked and the reason you left each employer

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? 

File Online:

• Visit the MDES website at MDES

File By Phone:

• Call the MDES Contact Center at 601-493-9427

For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Mississippi.