Filing for Extended Benefits (EB)


  1. From the OET Home Page, click on Unemployment Claim Filing and/or Unemployment Benefits - Internet Claim Filing. These links will take you to an Unemployment Insurance informational page. Once you've read this page, click on the 'I Agree' button at the bottom.

 

  1. You are now on the Office of Employment and Training (OET) Benefit Management Page. You may enter your Social Security Number (9 digits) and PIN (4 digits). Click 'Log In' to continue.

    2. Note: If you have forgotten your PIN, you must report to your nearest Local Office with a photo ID to have it reset.
 

  1. Once you have Logged In, the Benefits Management Home page will display your name and services for you to choose from. You will click in the blue area, under 'File a Claim' to begin the EB claim filing process.

    File a Claim:

     If you need to file an initial claim or reopen an existing claim click here

 

  1. The Claim Filing screen contains details of information you must have prior to filing your claim. Once you have read the information and are prepared, click the next button.
 
  1. The Base Period and Benefit Year Dates screen provides the dates relative to your claim. Once you have read this information, click the 'Next' button.
 
  1. Now, begin to answer the questions. Please answer all questions provided by the system.
 
  1. At the end of the question and answer process, you will certify to have answered all questions completely and honestly by entering your initials and full name on the Rights & Responsibilities screen.
 
  1. A confirmation page will be displayed to provide you with a date for requesting your first Extended Benefits check.
Requesting your Bi-Weekly Check

  1. You will request your bi-weekly check by returning to this website. You cannot request your Extended Benefits check by telephone.
 
  1. The first date, to return to the internet, was given to you on the confirmation page when you filed your EB claim. As long as you remain eligible for EB, you can continue to request a check every other Sunday after your first request.
 
  1. No information regarding your Extended Benefits checks with be available on the phone system.
  1. Internet check request is available Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST and Sunday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST.
 

Please refer to Your Rights and Responsibilities while claiming benefits on this website or the pamphlet you received when you filed your original unemployment claim.