Rhode Island Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Membe…

Rhode Island Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX) Program

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

Partial, short-term wage replacement, reduced dollar for dollar by military retired or disability retirement pay

You may qualify for unemployment compensation after you separate from active duty if you cannot find a job. Rhode Island administers the program for the federal government. VA benefits do not affect what you get, but military retired pay and disability retirement pay reduce your UCX payments dollar for dollar.

Check eligibility

How to apply

File a claim with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, online or by phone at 401-415-6772, or 866-557-0001 if you are out of state.

What you'll need

Your DD214, a driver license or state ID number, and your employment history for the past 18 months.

Eligibility

You served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge
You are unemployed and cannot find a job
You have filed a claim with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

Source

Official source

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