MDHHS Announces Peer-run Warmline to Aid Persons with Mental Health Needs
Warmline will operate seven days a week 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a statewide warmline for…
How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits – Information and Resources
Click here to visit michigan.gov/UIA for the latest from Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Unemployment Benefits Expanded – learn more If you become unemployed, you may qualify for unemployment insurance…
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Lives Lost Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
As of this order, the coronavirus has infected 22,783 and killed 1,281 people in Michigan. LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout…
Self-Employed, Other Newly Eligible Workers Can Apply for Unemployment on Monday, $600 Federal Payments Also Begin
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning Monday, April 13 at 8…
New Resources to Help Unemployed Workers Resolve Technical Issues with Their Accounts
LANSING, Mich. – To better serve Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) claimants experiencing MILogin and Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) technical difficulties when applying for benefits, the Dept. of Labor and…
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency – Coronavirus Information and Updates
LANSING, Mich. – Due to COVID-19 and our need to mitigate risks of infection, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is unable to accept visitors to its downtown Lansing offices at…
Families With Children Who Received Free, Reduced-cost Lunches at School Qualify for New Program
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program that will provide nutritious food to children who were affected by…
Healthcare Coverage Available to Michiganders who Lose Job or Experience a Drop in Income
LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders who lose a job, resulting in a loss of their healthcare coverage or a change in income, may have low or no-cost healthcare options available through the…
UIA Extends Call Center Hours, Adds Staff to Better Serve Customers
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is adding staff and hours to better serve an unprecedented increase in customers filing unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19. The UIA has…
COVID-19 Response: Business Relief & Resources
We recognize that this is a difficult time for small businesses and we are committed to working to create and gather resources to provide relief to the businesses and people…