Click here for a guide to state unemployment insurance programs and how to apply for benefits.
The additional $600 will automatically be added to your weekly claim benefit. You do not need to apply again or call.
You will need to continue to file your claim each week to receive benefits.
Click here to file your weekly claim benefit online, or call ArkLine at 501-907-2590 between 12:01am – 6pm on Sunday and between 6am – 6pm Monday – Friday.
When filing your weekly claim, answer "Yes” when asked about weekly work search.
Due to the high number of claims being processed, it is recommended that you file your weekly claim on Monday or Tuesday.
Click here for a guide to state unemployment insurance programs and how to apply for benefits.
Self-employed workers, independent contractors and those who are unable to work due to COVID-19 will file claims in the PUA system. You will not complete an application in the regular unemployment filing system.
Click here to apply in the PUA unemployment filing system.
Even if you resume working or start another job, you will still be able to file weekly claims backdated to the date that you became unable to work because of a COVID-19 related reason.
To qualify for more than the minimum PUA weekly benefit amount of $132, you will need to provide proof of wages and earning information for 2019, which may include: 2019 Federal Tax Return, 1099 Forms - Miscellaneous Income, W-2 Form, Pay Stubs, Bank Statements.
Click here to file your weekly claim certifications online. Or call 1-844-908-2178 to file weekly certifications by phone.
Click here and enter your email address to receive updates and information.
Click here for a guide to state unemployment insurance programs and how to apply for benefits.
Filing a claim is the first step. Click here to file online if you are not self-employed.
The last page of your completed online application is a confirmation page. This page will have information on what you need to do next, including how to set up your PIN. You should keep a copy of this page. Follow the instructions to print the page or you can take a screenshot.
If you file by phone, you will receive confirmation information by email.
You will receive benefit payments back-dated to your date of separation from work.
The additional $600 per week will be added to your weekly claim benefit. You do not need to call or complete a different application.
Click here for a guide to state unemployment insurance programs and how to apply for benefits.
You will need to claim your benefits every week to receive payments.
Keep the confirmation page from your completed application.
There are two ways to claim your regular unemployment benefits each week:
ArkNet - Click here to file your regular unemployment weekly claim benefit online, or
ArkLine - Call 501-907-2590
There are two ways to claim your PUA (self-employed/unable to work due to COVID 19) benefits each week:
Click here to file your PUA weekly claim benefit online, or
Call 1-844-908-2178
