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The best way to complete your certification is online from 3:00am - 7:30pm on your designated certification day, including holidays. Thursdays and Fridays are make-up days if you miss your certification day. You may also certify by Tele-Serve at (312) 338-4337 (3:00am - 7:30pm, Monday - Friday).
ILogin is an identity verification tool that is required to apply online for unemployment insurance and access your IDES online account. ILogin uses the latest cybersecurity tools to protect user data including identity proofing, strong authentication, fraud analytics and threat monitoring.
Certification is how eligible claimants are paid benefits. Regular UI claimants certify every other week. Be sure to certify on your assigned day. Certify for Benefits Benefits Handbook Banking Options and Direct Deposit 1099-G Tax Form.
How do I certify? On your certification day, you must log into your account and answer a list of questions. This will determine if you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits for the last two weeks. Certification can be completed online or by calling 312-338-4337.
Information and resources for Illinois' unemployment insurance (UI) program.
To apply for regular unemployment insurance, click the button below. You'll be taken to the 10 Things You Should Know page to start the application process. File A Claim. PUA benefits are only payable retroactively through the week ending September 4th, 2021. Learn more about the end of PUA.
Certification establishes your continued eligibility and is how your benefits are paid. In the Regular UI, PEUC, and EB programs, you certify every other week on your assigned day. The best way to certify for payment of benefits is online.
