• Indiana unemployment insurance can provide a much-needed financial cushion if you find yourself out of work through no fault of your own. If you have worked in Indiana and you have recently been laid off, you should file for unemployment benefits right away.

You are able to draw state unemployment insurance in Indiana for up to 26 weeks. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (IDWD), claimants may be eligible to receive up to $390 per week in unemployment benefits.

• To qualify for unemployment insurance benefits in the state of Indiana, you must:

1. Be unemployed through no fault of your own
2. Have earned a minimum of $4,000 per year
3. Be actively searching for full-time employment
4. Be able to work a full-time job

• Before you file an unemployment claim in the state of Indiana, you should have your:

1. Address and phone number
2. Social Security number
3. Date of birth

• You will also need your most recent employer's

1. Name
2. Mailing address
3. Phone number
4. Dates of employment
5. Reason for unemployment