To apply for unemployment benefits in Indiana, follow these steps:

1. File an Initial Application Online
   • File your initial claim as soon as you become unemployed through Indiana's online system called Uplink.
   • You will need:
     • A valid email account (your email will be your Uplink username)
     • Driver's license or valid ID
     • Address, Social Security number, date of birth, and phone number
     • Last employer’s name, mailing address, phone number, dates of employment, and reason for unemployment
     • Bank routing and account number if you want direct deposit (a prepaid debit card option is also available)
   • Review the Claimant Handbook and watch online tutorials before applying for guidance

2. File Weekly Vouchers
   • After your initial application, you must file a weekly voucher through Uplink to continue receiving benefits.
   • Weekly vouchers cover the previous week and can be filed starting Sunday through Saturday of each week.
   • Report any income earned during the week you file to avoid fraud issues

3. Eligibility Requirements
   • You must be unemployed through no fault of your own (e.g., laid off or downsized).
   • You must have worked in Indiana during the last 12 months and earned wages meeting Indiana's guidelines.
   • You must actively seek work and register with the Indiana Career Connect job matching service.
   • You must make at least three work searches each week and may be required to provide proof of job search efforts

4. Benefit Details
   • Weekly benefit amount is about 47% of your average weekly wage, with a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $390.
   • Benefits can be received for up to 26 weeks, with possible extensions during high unemployment periods

5. If Your Claim Is Denied
   • You have 10 days to appeal the decision to an administrative law judge.
   • Further appeals can be made to the Unemployment Insurance Review Board and then to court if necessary

6. Additional Help
   • You can contact local Indiana unemployment offices for assistance.
   • The Indiana Department of Workforce Development website provides all forms, contact info, and updates

In summary, apply online immediately after job loss with all required information, file weekly claims, meet eligibility criteria, and appeal if denied. Use the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Uplink system for all filings