State Unemployment Benefits in Indiana

State Unemployment Benefits in Indiana: key facts

Administering agency

Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

Claimant system

Uplink Claimant Self-Service at uplink.in.gov.

Phone

1-800-891-6499 (Benefit Call Center, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern). Email AskUI@dwd.in.gov.

Deceased claimant's benefit account

DWD publishes a Small Estate Affidavit (State Form 54985), submitted to DWD by mail or fax. The affiant swears, under Ind. Code 29-1-8-1, that the gross probate estate does not exceed $100,000, that 45 days have elapsed since the death, and that no petition for appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted, and identifies each person entitled to a portion of the decedent's account.

Where to send the affidavit

Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 10 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204, or by fax to 317-233-5499.

Tax form (1099-G)

Mail DWD a request stating that it is for a deceased individual, with your name, address, and phone number, your relationship to the deceased, the deceased's full name and last 4 digits of their Social Security number, a copy of the death certificate (all but the last 4 digits of any SSNs removed), and a signed letter showing you are authorized to receive the information.

Steps to take when someone dies

1. Notify the DWD Unemployment Insurance Division of the death at 1-800-891-6499 or AskUI@dwd.in.gov so benefit payments stop.
2. Collect any remaining benefit account with DWD's Small Estate Affidavit (State Form 54985), mailed or faxed to DWD:
   • The gross probate estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000
   • Forty-five (45) days have elapsed since the date of death
   • No application or petition for appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted
   • List each person entitled to a portion of the decedent's account, and have the affidavit notarized
3. Request the deceased claimant's 1099-G for tax filing by mailing DWD a request that includes:
   • A statement that the request is for a deceased individual
   • Your name, address, and phone number, and your relationship to the deceased
   • The deceased's full name and last 4 digits of the Social Security number
   • A copy of the death certificate and a signed letter showing you are authorized

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