The Kansas Department of Labor wants to make sure Kansans know their rights and the resources available to them during this COVID-19 pandemic. More information on state-level resources here.

Benefits Login

Note: Login and registration are required for utilizing the online unemployment insurance benefits system. You may use this service to file an initial claim, continue an existing claim or check the status of an existing unemployment insurance claim. Please also note the KDOL Benefits site has been updated for security enhancements and review the step-by-step guide before creating an account.

MFA System Hours of Service:

Sunday from noon to Monday at 9:15 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Saturday from 8 a.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m.

When Can I File A Weekly Claim?

The claim week begins on Sunday at noon and ends on Saturday at midnight. You cannot file for the week until it has ended.

If you are filing a weekly claim via phone or web, the day you should file is based on the first letter of your last name.

Sunday at noon

A - G

Last names beginning with A - G

Monday

H - M

Last names beginning with H - M

Tuesday

N - S

Last names beginning with N - S

Wednesday

T - Z

Last names beginning with T - Z

Missed your filing day?

File on Thursday, Friday or Saturday using Get Kansas Benefits or by contacting (800) 292-6333.

When May I Get My Benefits?

If you have signed up for direct deposit and you have entered your information correctly, payments are typically deposited two days after KDOL has sent the payment to the bank. You can check the status of your claim, including the payment issue date, in your online Get Kansas Benefits account.

If your online account indicates that payment has been issued, but you have not received the funds, please contact your financial institution.

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