How Do I Check My Unemployment Benefits with the Maine Department of Labor - Unemployment Benefits?

How do I check my unemployment benefits with the Maine Department of Labor?

The Maine Department of Labor provides online services that encompass payments, registrations, license and permit applications, purchases, and email notifications. It has an unemployment compensation and insurance benefits program known as ReEmployME. ReEmployME is an interactive online feature used by the Maine Department of Labor to help claimants to access their claim information, tweak their accounts, file weekly claims, and fill out mandatory work search details. Below are a few steps that will guide you when checking your benefits at the Main Department of Labor.

How do I check my unemployment benefits with the Maine Department of Labor?

Create a ReEmployME account first to access the above services, and here's how to go about it:

1. Visit www.maine.gov/reemployme.
2. At the homepage, you will see two icons, click on the one that reads "Claimant Signup."
3. Fill out the information required on the "New User Sign Up" interface, and click on the "Next" button. If you notice a red star on any of the fields, this means there's something not right with your entry, and you should revisit it.
4. Click on the "I am not a robot" box. An image with instructions will appear. Select the pictures until the "I am not a robot" question brings a green checkmark.
5. You'll be directed back to the "New User Sign Up" page. Click "Next" to continue. The instructions that appear here are always changing.
6. Create your username and password and provide valid email particulars then click the "Submit" button. Remember, your username must be 6 to 30 characters long starting. Also, the password can only be 8 to 15 characters long with a mix of upper and lower case letters, one symbol, and one number.
7. Once the page reads "Successful Registration Confirmation," click the "Unemployment Services Icon" to return to the login screen, then log in again.
8. Once you have logged in, check your next email message to activate your account.
9. The email is sent through enotification@maine.gov with the subject line reading "ME DOL Accounts." You may receive it within 15 minutes. If you don't see it, check it in your email spam folder.
10. You'll get a code in the email message that activates your email account in the ReEmployME system. Return to www.maine.gov/reemployme and log in using your new password and username.
11. On the login screen, enter your username and password, then hit "Submit."
12. On ReEmployME's homepage, look for the "Benefit Maintenance" tab, click on it, then click on "Update Claimant Profile" and select "Verify Email."
13. Type the confirmation code you receive from enotification@maine.gov, then click "Next."
14. An "Email Verification" prompt message will appear, implying that your account is now active, and you may check your unemployment benefits with ease.

Alternative method

You may contact the toll-free number at the Maine Department of Labor to chat with the customer care support who will assist you to check your unemployment benefits if the online process is taking long.