Whether you worked for the IRS or for the Social Security Administration, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits. No doubt, you must meet all the eligibility requirements first.
What is more, former Internal Revenue Service and Social Security workers who have recently lost their jobs must apply for Unemployment Insurance in the State where they have worked and are currently living.
Am I eligible for Unemployment Insurance if I worked for the IRS or the Social Security?
In fact, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance if you meet all the conditions your State requires.
- 1st, you must be unemployed through no fault of your own. For example, there is lack of available work.
- Meeting wage and work requirements is essential too. Check what your States says about “base period” rules.
- Comply with any additional requirement your State has
Those IRS and Social Security workers who have recently lost their jobs can have a look at the Careeronestop website, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, to learn how to file for unemployment in your State. Visit it at: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/UnemploymentBenefits/find-unemployment-benefits.aspx.
How can IRS and Social Security former workers apply for Unemployment Insurance?
For your information, it is essential to file a claim with the program your State offers. It does not matter if you have worked for the IRS or for the Social Security Administration, it is the same for all workers.
Do not delay filing for Unemployment Insurance benefits and do so as soon as you can. Contact your State’s Unemployment Insurance program to learn about the deadline to claim benefits.
Provide the Unemployment Insurance Agency with the work-related or personal information which they ask for. Take with you documents to prove the former employment dates and your home address. Double check your information is accurate to avoid delays. It usually takes between 2 to 3 weeks to receive your first benefit check.
