Logging In to Your Alaska Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Alaska unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: Alaska unemployment insurance claims are filed online through myAlaska (you need your myAlaska login and password); online services are available 24/7 and claimants must report weekly work searches to stay eligible. Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Unemployment Insurance
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | Alaska unemployment insurance claims are filed online through myAlaska (you need your myAlaska login and password); online services are available 24/7 and claimants must report weekly work searches to stay eligible. The UI Claim Centers take calls 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday: Anchorage (907) 269-4700, Fairbanks (907) 451-2871, Juneau (907) 465-5552. myAlaska password help: (866) 377-0126. Online filing link on the agency page: https://my.alaska.gov/PrerequisiteProcess?pubid=bif. Relay: 711 in Alaska or (800) 770-8255. |
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| How to apply | File online through myAlaska (my.alaska.gov), under Unemployment Insurance Benefits, or call a UI Claim Center: Anchorage (907) 269-4700, Fairbanks (907) 451-2871, Juneau (907) 465-5552. A new claim is effective the Sunday of the week you file. After filing, you must keep filing for benefits every week or two to keep the claim active; weeks filed late may be denied. |
| Work search requirements | You must report two work search activities each week if you live in Alaska within 55 road miles of a job center, or live in another state, Canada, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. You must report one work search activity each week if you live in rural Alaska more than 55 road miles from the nearest job center. For each contact, report the date, employer name, contact method, and the employer's phone, address, website or email. A work search log is available for record keeping. |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Alaska?
Alaska unemployment insurance claims are filed online through myAlaska (you need your myAlaska login and password); online services are available 24/7 and claimants must report weekly work searches to stay eligible. The UI Claim Centers take calls 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday: Anchorage (907) 269-4700, Fairbanks (907) 451-2871, Juneau (907) 465-5552. myAlaska password help: (866) 377-0126.
How do I apply for unemployment in Alaska?
File online through myAlaska (my.alaska.gov), under Unemployment Insurance Benefits, or call a UI Claim Center: Anchorage (907) 269-4700, Fairbanks (907) 451-2871, Juneau (907) 465-5552. A new claim is effective the Sunday of the week you file. After filing, you must keep filing for benefits every week or two to keep the claim active; weeks filed late may be denied.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Alaska?
You must report two work search activities each week if you live in Alaska within 55 road miles of a job center, or live in another state, Canada, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. You must report one work search activity each week if you live in rural Alaska more than 55 road miles from the nearest job center. For each contact, report the date, employer name, contact method, and the employer's phone, address, website or email. A work search log is available for record keeping.
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