Recently Unemployed

Filing for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The Workforce Centers of South Central Kansas can not process Unemployment Insurance Claims or access accounts.

Information from the Department of Labor – The fastest way to determine your Unemployment Insurance eligibility is to use the online filing system. Initial claims can be filed online at www.GetKansasBenefits.gov. Those who have already filed for benefits will have information available from the website. Using a personal password gives access to details such as claim status, payment dates, and amounts.

Need to speak with a UI Benefits Representative? Try these tips:

Expect wait times due to an unprecedented number of claims.|
UI Representatives ask for your patience. Please understand they are doing their best to assist all callers as quickly as possible.
Wait times are typically shorter on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but with the magnitude of calls coming into the contact center, they have been experiencing long wait times every day of the week.
Call center representatives can only discuss your unemployment claim with you. Please do not have a family member or friend call with questions about your claim, as they cannot give them any information.

The Kansas Unemployment Contact Center is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and can be accessed online or through one of the following numbers:

Kansas City – (913) 596-3500
Topeka – (785) 575-1460
Wichita – (316) 383-9947
All other areas – (800) 292-6333 FREE

NOTE: When calling for assistance, you will need the PIN you created when you first applied for unemployment benefits and your Social Security Number.

Those approved to receive unemployment benefits can direct questions specifically regarding their Unemployment Benefits Debit Card please visit https://prepaid.bankofamerica.com/KDOLDebitCard/ or contact BPA toll-free Customer Service number at 800.292.6333 FREE.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

Making Smart Financial Choices After A Job Loss – You may not be able to control if or when your company closes a plant or lays off workers, steps can be taken to manage the financial impact of those events. The FINRA has developed a brochure that contains tips on how to:

Keep finances on track in the event of unemployment
Protect yourself when getting financial advice during a period of job dislocation
Ask the right questions about your company’s benefit plans at any time

Download a PDF copy of Making Smart Financial Choices After a Job Loss