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Unemployment

Unemployment Benefits Support: Information Needed

Please note: To ensure faster service with your claim, please have the following information ready when you first contact IWD:

  • Full Name
  • Last 4 digits of your social security number
  • Complete mailing address
  • Phone number used when filing your initial claim
  • Date of Birth
  • Number of dependents listed on your initial claim


CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 1-866-239-0843 
Email: uiclaimshelp@iwd.iowa.gov

HOURS

Unemployment Insurance Customer Service Hours: (excluding state holidays): 
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

TRANSLATION SERVICES

If you have a question about unemployment insurance, please call 1-866-239-0843 for free translation services between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Not sure where to get help? Fill out our request form to get your specific question answered.

SPECIAL FORMS

1099-G Tax Form - request a duplicate tax form for any year.

Application for Overpayment Waiver - request a waiver for overpayment related to Federal Unemployment Assistance.  

OTHER RESOURCES (OUTSIDE OF CLAIMS)

If you're looking for support in other areas of unemployment (tax, appeals, or fraud), visit this page.