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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 15, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources portal or the 211 COVID-19 Information and Resources website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Unemployment Insurance

Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Indiana unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new jobs, in approved training, or awaiting recall to employment.

Per Executive Order 20-05, Indiana will interpret its unemployment laws to the broadest extent possible to cover Hoosiers who are out of work because of COVID-19. It will also allow individuals to continue to accrue unemployment eligibility if they take work leave because of COVID-19, and, for employers, DWD will not assess certain experience rate penalties because of employees who receive unemployment benefits because of COVID-19.

Government or Lead Agency

Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

Dates Available

Effective immediately.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Basic eligibility requirements include being fully or partially unemployed through no fault of your own; be physically and mentally able and available to work full-time; and be actively seeking work by making reasonable efforts to find employment each week.

Application Deadlines

N/A

Contact for More Information

For additional information on the program, please visit: https://www.in.gov/dwd/3474.htm.

Additional Information

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has published an FAQ on unemployment insurance claims related to COVID-19: https://www.in.gov/dwd/files/Indiana_Unemployment_FAQ.pdf.


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