Unemployment Insurance Extensions
For the latest updates regarding Federal Unemployment Benefits information check here.
It's All About You
If you are about to run out of regular unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, we want to reconnect with you and help get you back on a Career Path and into the workforce. The It's All About You program is designed help! This program is a requirement for those who exhausted regular UI benefits and are receiving federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation 2008 (EUC08) benefits.
How to File an Unemployment Claim
Filing and determination of eligibility for Unemployment Benefits is handled by our partners at the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Employment Security (DES). As a requirement of receiving Unemployment Benefits, you may be instructed to go to a Missouri Career Center for 4-week reporting.
Missouri Career Centers only handle reemployment and training. Questions dealing specifically with your Unemployment Benefits must be directed to DES staff. If you have questions please review the FAQs.
File a claim by phone at one of the Regional Call Centers (RCC) listed below:
Jefferson City RCC
Local Calling Area 573-751-9040
Outside Local Calling Area 800-320-2519
Kansas City RCC
Local Calling Area 816-889-3101
Outside Local Calling Area 800-320-2519
Springfield RCC
Local Calling Area 417-895-6851
Outside Local Calling Area 800-320-2519
St. Louis RCC
Local Calling Area 314-340-4950
Outside Local Calling Area 800-320-2519
Already Filed?
DES has developed helpful videos to explain your next steps in the filing process. View the videos and learn more at: Missouri Unemployment Insurance "Next Steps" Videos
Trade Act Assistance
If your job loss is due to foreign competition or your employer moving out of the country, you may be eligible for additional assistance and training benefits. This assistance is known as Trade Adjustment Assistance and is provided with Federal funds through the Trade Act.