Income Assistance

DC Unemployment Insurance

Weekly cash benefits for DC residents who lost their job through no fault of their own. Administered by the DC Department of Employment Services. Most claimants receive benefits for up to 26 weeks.

Potential Benefit

Up to $444/week (~$23,100/year max)

Who Qualifies

Workers laid off through no fault of their own with sufficient base-period earnings

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