Information for Claimants (2024)

TAX FORM NOTICE

DOES has mailed copies of tax form 1099-G Certain Government Payments to individuals who received unemployment insurance benefits in tax year 2023. You can access this form by logging into your claimant portal. For detailed information on form 1099-G, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

IMPORTANT STEPS FOR YOU

There are exciting changes that we have made to enhance your experience with the Unemployment Insurance Benefits System (UIBS) at the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES).

Quick Documents


What's New?

We have completed a big project to modernize our system, making it easier and more efficient for you to access and manage your unemployment benefits.

Why the Change?

The updates were made to give you a smoother and friendlier experience. We want to make sure you can file your claims with ease and confidence.

Important Steps for You:
Step One: Verify Your Identity Using ID.me

To keep your information safe, we have added a new tool called ID.me. It helps prevent fraud and ensures secure access. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Click "Verify with ID.me"
  2. Create an ID.me Account
  3. Secure your Account
  4. Verify your Identity

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Step Two: Sign In/Register on dcnetworks.org

Visit dcnetworks.org to sign in or register for the Unemployment Insurance Benefits System.

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Step Three: File Your Weekly Certification After signing in, it's time to file your weekly certification. This step is crucial to receive your benefits regularly.

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We are here to support you through this process. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to call our dedicated support team at (202) 724-7000.

WAGE REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE UI

To receive unemployment benefits, you must earn a certain amount of income within a 12-month period called the base period. The base period is determined by the date you filed your initial claim for benefits.

If the first full week of your claim is in the month of:

Your base period is the 12 months that ended on the previous:

January, February, or March

September 30

April, May, or June

December 31

July, August, or September

March 31

October, November, or December

June 30

For example, if the first full week of your claim is on March 1, 2021, then your base period is October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020.

You must meet the following wage requirements to be eligible for UI:

  • You made at least $1,300 in wages in one quarter of the base period;
  • You must have wages in at least two quarters of the base period;
  • You must have earned at least $1,950 in wages for the entire base period; and
  • The total amount you earned during the base period must be at least one and a half (1.5) times the wages in your highest quarter or be within $70 of that amount.

Base period wages may be from District employers, the District Government, the Federal Government, the US Military, or employers in other states.

SAMPLE SCENARIO: Tom lost his job as a plumber because his company had to downsize. If Tom’s first full week of benefit claim is the week of July 5, 2021, then his 12-month base period is April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

Based on the chart below, Tom would be able to receive unemployment benefits. He meets the wage requirements.

Base Period

Quarter 1

(April – June 2020)

Quarter 2

(July – September 2020)

Total wages: $2,100

Wages: $700

Wages: $1,400

$1,400 x 1.5 = $2,100

AMOUNT OF MONEY RECEIVED WITH UI

The amount of money you receive as your weekly benefit is based on the highest amount of money you earned in one quarter during the base period. All claimants can receive a standard 26 weeks of benefits. The maximum weekly benefit amount you may receive is $444.

You may collect benefits up to your maximum benefit amount for weeks that fall within your benefit year. Your benefit year is the 52-week period that begins with the Sunday of the week when you first filed your claim for benefits.

You may not file a new unemployment claim until your current benefit year has ended. However, if you use up your benefits before your benefit year is over, you may be able to file a new claim in another state if you have worked in that state and you meet that state’s requirements for filing a claim.

WHEN TO EXPECT YOUR FIRST CLAIM PAYMENT

Within a week after you file your initial claim, you should receive a Notice of Monetary Determination by mail.

This notice will let you know:

  • If you made enough wages to get unemployment benefits
  • What your weekly benefit amount will be
  • What your maximum benefit amount will be
  • The date your benefits will end
  • The base period of your claim
  • Which wages were used to calculate your benefits

As of September 5, 2021, under District law, there is a one-week waiting period before benefits are paid.The waiting period is the first week for which you would otherwise be eligible.Generally, this is the first week of your claim.No payment is made during the waiting period.If you are denied from receiving benefits, the notice will show which requirement you did not meet.

DISQUALIFICATION FROM RECEIVING BENEFITS

You may be disqualified from receiving benefits if you:

  • Voluntarily left your job without good cause
  • Were fired from your job for any type of misconduct
  • Refused to apply for or accept suitable work without good cause
  • Participated in a labor dispute other than a lockout
  • Were unable to work or unavailable for work
  • Failed to report wages as directed
  • Did not participate in designated reemployment services
  • Did not attend a training course recommended by the Department of Employment Services
  • Are not authorized to work in the United States

A list of exceptions to disqualifications and ineligibilities can be found in the Claimant’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (page 8).If you are disqualified to receive benefits, you will be mailed a written Notice of Determination from a claims examiner to inform you why you were disqualified, and the period covered by the decision. If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to file an appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

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FAQs

What is claimant information? ›

A claimant is someone who requests payment from an insurer for covered losses. An insurance claimant could be the named insured – in other words, the person or business that is listed on an insurance policy's declarations page.

What does pending claimant information mean? ›

Claim pending: When a claim has been received but has not been approved or denied, finished or completed. It is waiting until the premium is paid or the plan is canceled due to nonpayment.

What disqualifies you from unemployment in DC? ›

A: Claimants may be disqualified from receiving benefits or held ineligible for any of the following reasons: • Voluntarily leaving their last (30-day) employer without good cause connected with the work; • Being discharged by their last employer for gross misconduct that is supported by evidence; • Being discharged by ...

How long can you get unemployment in DC? ›

All claimants can receive a standard 26 weeks of benefits. The maximum weekly benefit amount you may receive is $444.

What are claimant details? ›

Claimant Information means medical, health, financial and personal information about a potential Claimant or a Claimant or any spouse of such Person obtained in connection with a Claimant Purchase Agreement, including a Claimant's name, street or mailing address, electronic mail address, telephone or other contact ...

What is an example of a claimant? ›

Examples of insurance claimants

If an employee scales a ladder overzealously and falls and breaks his arm, he would be the insurance claimant when filing a claim against the company's workers' compensation policy to receive coverage for the medical costs associated with his injury.

What are the four phases of the claim process? ›

The insurance claim life cycle has four phases: adjudication, submission, payment, and processing.

What is a claim status check? ›

Claim Status. A health care claim status inquiry and response transaction is a communication between a provider and a payer about a health care claim. A claim status transaction is used for: • An inquiry from a provider to a health plan about the status of a health.

Why does my claim status say pending? ›

If you have a Pending status for any weeks on your UI OnlineSM Claim History, we may need to determine your eligibility or verify your identify. If we need to verify your identity, you'll receive a notice to provide additional documentation.

How do I know if my DC unemployment claim was approved? ›

Within a week after filing your first claim, you should receive a Notice of Monetary Determination in the mail.

Can you collect unemployment if you are fired in DC? ›

Collecting Unemployment After Being Fired

If you were fired for more serious types of misconduct (called "gross misconduct"), such as theft or intoxication, you will be disqualified from receiving benefits until you are reemployed for a certain amount of time and earn a certain amount in wages.

Why does my DC unemployment claim say $0? ›

1. Your identity could not be verified with EDD records. 2. You were misclassified by your employer as an independent contractor instead of an employee or your wage information may have been inadvertently transposed when your employer reported your information to the EDD.

Does DC unemployment pay weekly? ›

What is Unemployment Insurance (UI) in the District? Unemployment insurance is a temporary, supplemental wage program that pays a maximum of $444 in weekly benefits to unemployed District workers for up to 26 weeks. How do I apply for Unemployment Insurance?

What is a good cause for unemployment in DC? ›

“Good cause” means a very good reason to quit that's related to your job (like unsafe working conditions, discrimination, moving for a spouse's job, needing to care for an ill or disabled family member, or if your job made your illness or disability worse, as long as you give your employer a doctor's note before you ...

What is the longest you can be on unemployment? ›

If you've lost your job and meet the eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits in California, the amount you can receive will depend on your earnings before you filed your claim. Normally, benefits last for up to 26 weeks.

What does it mean if you are a claimant? ›

claimant. noun. claim·​ant ˈklā-mənt. : a person who claims to have a right to something.

What does claimant statement mean? ›

Related to Statement of Claimant. Claimant means a person or entity who or which submits a Claim Form to the Claims Administrator seeking to be eligible to share in the proceeds of the Settlement Fund.

Is claimant the same as beneficiary? ›

Beneficiary/Claimant means the person who is entitled to receive benefits under this Policy. The Beneficiary may be Life Assured or Policyholder or his Assignee or Nominees or proved Executors or Administrators or other Legal Representatives as the case may be.

Is the claimant the same as the applicant? ›

For purposes of this procedure, the “Applicant” is the party filing the application, and the “Claimant” is the party entitled to the unclaimed funds.

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