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As of July 8, 2026, IDES will no longer send benefit payments via paper check. You may select direct deposit or debit card as your method for receiving benefit payments. If you were receiving paper checks, you will be switched over to debit card payments unless you choose to enroll in direct deposit.

Current Monthly Unemployment Rates

​​(Includes current, previous and year ago monthly unemployment rates for State, U.S., Metropolitan Areas, Counties, Cities, Micropolitan Areas, Combined Areas, Local Workforce Areas and Economic Development Regions)