How Do I File A Claim For Benefits?
By: LawInfo
You may file a claim for benefits by telephone by calling the TeleBenefits Line. Once you have established a claim, you will file weekly claims by telephone. This automated system provides eligibility information, will allow weekly filing of benefits and provide information on the disposition of weekly continued claims, once a new claim has been established.
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