MN COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Unemployment Benefits
Quick links
- MN Department of Health: COVID-19 information
- Start the online application
- Learn how to apply for benefits (video| transcript)
- Learn how to request a payment (video | transcript)
- When to expect your first payment
- Information Handbook
From the MN unemployment website:
Apply for benefits if your employment has been affected by COVID-19
- Given the volume of applications, please use the online system to apply for benefits and request payments - view online application schedule below.
- Thousands of people are in the process of applying for unemployment benefits. Call wait times may exceed one hour. Please see below for answers to many common questions.
- Interpreters are available through our Customer Service line if you need help in a language other than English. View instructions on our Contact us page.
COVID-19 Economic Relief Package
