The Wisconsin unemployment insurance web site, www.dwd.state.wi.us, is available to
help you on the road to recovery. It contains answers to your questions about
unemployment benefits. When you are filing your initial claim, there is no easier
way than to file online. It is certainly better than trying to call a person and
not being able to get a hold of anyone. The volume of unemployment benefit claims
makes it more difficult for you to reach a human being.

Filing online allows you to move at your own pace. There is no need to feel like
you are in a hurry. The system includes help screens that you can read before you
answer the questions. It guides you through the questions, addressing concerns that
are hiding in the back of your mind. When you file on line, you have the chance to
print a copy of the questions and answers for your records. In the event you need
to have a Claims Specialist finish your claim, you can shorten the length of the
call because the person will be able to see the answers you have already provided.

For every week that you want an unemployment check, you need to file a weekly claim
certification. This is true even for the week after you file your initial claim for
Wisconsin unemployment benefits. Using the site www.dwd.state.wi.us, you can
efficiently file the weekly claim certification. By filing, you make sure there are
no delays in your payments. Be sure to respond to any requests to contact a Claims
Specialist as quickly as you possibly can.

Another nice thing you can do online is arrange for your payments to go directly
into your bank account. That way, you don’t have to worry about post office delays
or using gas and time going to your bank. The State of Wisconsin will place the
funds into your bank based on the routing number and account number that you
provide. So, when you are entering the information it is in your best interest to
make sure it is accurate. You can always check with your bank to make sure you have
the correct routing and account numbers.

In the event that a determination of your unemployment benefit claim does not match
your expectations, you have the right to file an appeal. Read about the complete
process on the Wisconsin unemployment web site. The site also includes a long list
of questions you may have about appeals hearing. Click on any questions you have
and the answer is automatically provided. By keeping yourself well informed of the
entire process , you are more likely to obtain the answers you want.