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Claiming Unemployment Benefits

• Can file applications and claims by mail or online.
• Applications must be received by a Board office within 30 days of becoming unemployed.
• Claim forms then mailed to employee; also available online.
• Completed claim forms must be received by a Board office within 15 days of end of claim or date claim mailed to employee, whichever is later.

Notes:

• Claims should not be signed or filed before last day of claim.
• Most claimants will receive first benefit payment in about 3 weeks.
• Claimants automatically enrolled in Direct Deposit. Waivers available if a hardship would occur or individual does not have bank account.
• No benefits are payable for late claims without good cause.
• Railroad employers are notified of applications and claims.
• Claimant should be sure to claim rest days.
• To file electronically, claimants should go to the Board’s Web site at www.rrb.gov and click on “Benefit Online Services” for directions on establishing an RRB Internet Services account. The information claimants provide must match the information in the Board’s records.
  • Once employees establish their online accounts, they will be able to file unemployment benefit applications and claims online, view their individual accounts online, including the amount and date of their latest five benefit payments, and conduct other business with the Board over the Internet.
  • Employees are encouraged to establish online accounts while still employed so the account is ready when they need it.