Learn How To Apply For Unemployment Claims With Our Guide

Learn How To Apply For Unemployment Claims With Our Guide

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Many residents claim federal unemployment benefits in Nevada after losing their jobs. Once they are approved, they can receive weekly payments for a limited time while they are actively looking for new employment. Beneficiaries will need to recertify throughout the benefit period to prove they still qualify for assistance.

We have compiled helpful information, hints, and tips about claiming unemployment benefits in Nevada on this website and FAQs and our free guide. Learn more about unemployment benefits in Nevada by reading below, checking out our Nevada FAQs, and reading our free guide.

Learn About Unemployment Benefits in Nevada

Nevada unemployment claim benefits are paid to a special VISA debit card. Within 7 to 10 days of filing the initial claim, the state mails beneficiaries a prepaid debit card that will be loaded with benefits each pay period.

To activate the card, they will have to provide the last four digits of their Social Security number and date of birth. Claimants will not need your PIN for purchases unless requesting cash back.  

Beneficiaries can log into their Nevada’s Employment Security Division account to check the balance, see purchases and manage any fund transfers to other accounts. They can schedule same-day automatic transfers from the debit card into a personal bank account. They can also check the balance at any ATM, which is free the first time each month but will cost a $0.50 fee all other times.

The total benefit amount will be based on either 26 times the beneficiary’s average weekly earnings amount or half the beneficiary’s total base period wages.

  • The base period is the first four of the last five calendar quarters (three-month periods).
  • The alternate base period is the four calendar quarters directly prior to the filing quarter. The alternate base period is used only if wages in the standard base period do not meet the earning requirements.
  • The only other type of extended base used for income is in work-related injury cases.

Part of Nevada’s federal unemployment benefits includes a full range of services for finding work. Beneficiaries have easy access to copiers, fax machines, and resume builders and can explore career options with the Nevada Career Information System.

The following free programs are available:

  • Resource Centers: Provide phones, copiers, fax machines, computers, phones, and other office equipment at JobConnect offices.
  • Vocational Counseling: Offers counseling from employment professionals who will assess your skills and create a plan to find work.
  • JobConnect Job Postings: Posts work opportunities and allows search of local and statewide listings.
  • Job Search Workshops: Condensed guidance sessions focusing on specific topics related to employment.
  • Career Information System: Provides individuals with information on paths to other careers.

Learn About Filing a Claim in Nevada

Residents can file their initial claim for the unemployment application process online or by phone. After processing the request, the applicant will receive a “Notice of Monetary Determination” containing all the wages he or she earned during the base period. This will also relay the beneficiary’s weekly unemployment insurance benefit amount.

If the wages are incorrect, the applicant may file a wage redetermination and will have 11 days to submit additional proof, such as pay stubs or W-2s. If the petitioner believes that the redetermination is incorrect, he or she has the right to appeal.

Claimants will need to continue to recertify that they meet the program’s eligibility requirements each week they are unemployed or underemployed to receive financial assistance. The weekly claim will ask questions about qualifying for benefits and job-search efforts.

How Long You May Receive Benefits in Nevada

In Nevada, claiming benefits for unemployment entitles a recipient to up to 26 weeks of benefits. In rare cases, the federal or state government permits beneficiaries who are near or at the end of their benefits to request an extension. Unemployment insurance extensions are usually available during periods of high unemployment statewide or nationwide.

Learn About Nevada Unemployment Benefits and Federal Income Taxes

Although Nevada does not have an income tax, unemployment benefits from the state are subject to federal taxes. Claimants can request for the state to automatically deduct federal taxes from their weekly payments. Otherwise, beneficiaries may be required to pay the taxes when they file for the year.

Last Updated: February 28, 2023