Cash or Rental Assistance Options in Alaska
Unemployment Benefits
- What it does: Workers who have become unemployed, or had their hours reduced below full-time, should apply for UI benefits as soon as possible.
- Whether you qualify: Workers must be capable of full-time work, must register for work, and must actively seek and report weekly work searches to be eligible for benefits.
- How to apply: Apply for unemployment online at the Alaska Department of Labor's website.
- For answers to common questions about unemployment benefits in Alaska, see AlaskaLawHelp's FAQ page.