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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.

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UI Law Handbook

Last updated February 2026

Contents

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Guide To The Unemployment Insurance Act

Statutes:

Rules Of The Illinois Department Of Employment Security

Digest Of Adjudication Precedents

Disclaimer

This publication of the rules promulgated by the Illinois Department of Employment Security is derived from text maintained by this Department and submitted to the Secretary of State for purposes of publication in the Illinois Administrative Code. The accuracy of any specific provision in this publication cannot be assured, and readers of this publication are urged to consult the Illinois Administrative Code or contact the Office of Legal Counsel. This publication should not be cited as an official or authoritative source. Court decisions may affect the interpretation and constitutionality of IDES rules. The Department of Employment Security disclaims any warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy of this version of the IDES rules.