Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• have been paid at least $15,600 in either your base period or an alternate base period.
• Normally, your base period consists of the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the starting date of your new claim.

What do I need to file my claim?

• Your driver's license or state-issued ID number
• The names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of employment for all employers where you have worked in the last 18 months
• Your rate of pay and income from each employer
• The name and local number of your labor union or hiring hall, if applicable
• Your alien registration number (A-number), if applicable
• Proof of military service and wages (DD214 member copy 4), if applicable
• Proof of federal civilian service and wages (SF8 and SF50), if applicable
• The names, social security numbers and dates of birth for all dependent children, if applicable.

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

File online

• Go to the official website and sign in UI Online to file your claim

File by phone

• Call the UI Services Center at (401) 415-6772
• Monday through Thursday: 8am - 3pm, Friday: 9am-3pm

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