Maryland Unemployment

Maryland Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The Maryland Department of Labor provides unemployment insurance benefits to unemployed Maryland workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

By doing so, the Department of Labor supports the economic stability of the state, providing a financial safety net that lessens the overall economic impact of lost wages.

Unemployment compensation in Maryland provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who are actively seeking new employment. Established under the Social Security Act of 1935, Maryland’s unemployment insurance program is funded primarily through state and federal payroll taxes paid by employers.

Maryland Unemployment Services

Website	dllr.state.md.us/employment
Private Website	Maryland Unemployment
Phone	800-827-4839
Email	ui@dllr.state.md.us
Apply Online	https://beacon.labor.maryland.gov
Weekly Certification	File a Weekly Claim
Appeal a Denial	https://www.dllr.state.md.us/uiappeals
Find a Local Office	https://www.dllr.state.md.us/county
Report Fraud	Insurance Fraud Hotline
Coronavirus Updates	COVID-19 Assistance

How To Qualify for Unemployment Benefits in Maryland

Claimants who meet the following requirements generally will be approved for UI benefits in Maryland:

• The claimant must be unemployed through no fault of his or her own
• The claimant must be monetarily eligible, having worked and earned sufficient income during the base period for review
• The claimant must be able to work and available for work without restrictions
• Individual determinations about unemployment assistance cannot be made until you apply, so make sure to file your initial claim as soon as you become unemployed.

Benefit Payments and Duration

Base Period	First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
Alt Base Period	Last 4 completed quarters

Duration of Benefits	Weekly Payment		Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year)
	Min	Max
26 weeks	$50	$430	$11,180

How To Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Maryland

The fastest and easiest way to apply for Maryland UI benefits is online through the BEACON 2.0 claimant portal. You also may file your initial UI benefits claim with a live claims agent at 667-207-6520.

You will be prompted to set up an online account, which you can use moving forward to check on the status of your unemployment claim and to file your weekly certification for benefits.

Managing Your Unemployment Benefits

For each week you request a benefit payment, you must file a weekly claim certification, which is a legal document that certifies your ongoing eligibility for UI benefits. As part of the weekly benefit certification process, you must answer a series of questions about your work search activities for the prior week. You must also report any wages earned or any job offers you received.

To file your weekly certification online, log in to your BEACON portal and select File a Weekly Claim Certification. Then simply follow the instructions within the portal.

If you need to file by phone, or if you need special accommodations, you can speak with a

claims agent at 667-207-6520, who can help you. Agents are available to help you Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Filing an Appeal

If you disagree with a determination regarding your claim, you have the right to file an appeal, as does your employer. Specific instructions for filing your request for appeal will be included in the determination letter you receive.

You can file an appeal using your BEACON 2.0 claimant account, or by any of the contact methods listed below:

• Fax: 410-225-9781
• Email: UILowerAppeals.Labor@maryland.gov
• U.S. Postal Service:
  Maryland Department of Labor
  Lower Appeals Division
  1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room 505
  Baltimore, MD 21201

Reporting Fraud

Unemployment insurance fraud, including identity theft, is a serious crime that the state of Maryland investigates thoroughly.

If you believe that someone is fraudulently collecting benefits by providing misinformation to the state of Maryland, or that someone has stolen your identity in order to fraudulently collect benefits, you are encouraged to report your concerns to the state of Maryland through its online fraud reporting form.

Maryland Unemployment Office Locations

Baltimore County Unemployment Office	7930 Eastern Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21224	410-288-9050
Eastside Unemployment Office	3001 East Madison Street Baltimore, MD 21205	410-396-9030
Northwest Unemployment Office	2401 Liberty Heights Avenue Suite 302 (Mondawmin Mall) Baltimore, MD 21215	410-396-7873
Unemployment Office – Bel Air	2 South Bond Street Suite 204 Bel Air, MD 21014	410-836-4603
Unemployment Office – BWI Marshall	BWI Workforce Center #8 BWI Airport, MD 21240	410-684-6838
Unemployment Office – Chestertown	115A Lynchburg Street Chestertown, MD 21620	410-778-3525
Columbia Unemployment Office	7161 Columbia Gateway Drive Suite D Columbia, MD 21046	410-290-2600
Allegany County Unemployment Office	138 Baltimore Street Suite 102 Cumberland, MD 21502	301-777-1221
Unemployment Office – Denton	300 Market Street Suite 201 PO Box 400 Denton, MD 21629	410-819-4549
Unemployment Office – Easton	301 Bay Street Suite 301 Easton, MD 21601	410-822-3030
Unemployment Office – Elkton	1275 West Pulaski Highway Elkton, MD 21921	410-996-0550
Frederick County Unemployment Office	200 Monroe Ave. Suite 1 Frederick, MD 21701	301-600-2255
Germantown Anne Arundel County	12900 Middlebrook Road Germantown, MD 20874	240-406-5485
Washington County Unemployment Office	14 North Potomac St Suite 100 Hagerstown, MD 21740	301-393-8200
Susquehanna Unemployment Office	2021 D Pulaski Highway Havre De Grace, MD 21001	410-272-5400
Hunt Valley Unemployment Office	11101 McCormick Rd Suite 102 Hunt Valley, MD 21031	410-887-7940
Unemployment Office – Largo	1801 McCormick Dr Suite 120 Largo, MD 20774	301-618-8425
Southern Maryland Unemployment Office	21795-F N. Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653	301-844-6404
Anne Arundel County Unemployment Office	613 Global Way Linthicum Heights, MD 21090	410-424-3240
Liberty Unemployment Office	3637 Offutt Road Randallstown, MD 21133	410-887-8912
Lower Shore Unemployment Office	31901 Tricounty Way Suite 111 Salisbury, MD 21804	410-341-8533
Southern MD Unemployment Office	175 Post Office Road Waldorf, MD 20602	301-645-8712
Carroll County Unemployment Office	224 North Center Street Westminster, MD 21157	410-386-2820
Montgomery Unemployment Office	11510 Georgia Ave Suite 300 Wheaton, MD 20902	301-929-6880