What to expect after applying

Notices from Division of Reemployment

Be sure to read any notices you receive from the Division of Reemployment and follow any instructions provided

Application Confirmation

Everyone who applies for unemployment insurance will get a confirmation after finishing the online application and clicking the SUBMIT button. 

After you click SUBMIT, wait for the confirmation page to load. Save or print this page. Keep it as proof that you filed.

This confirmation page also has instructions about providing proof of ID. 

Notice of Agency Determination

• This notice includes a benefit estimate based on your application. It is not an approval notice.
• You do not need to respond unless you see inaccurate information.

Requests for Information

The Division of Reemployment may reach out to you and your employer(s) to confirm details about your application if needed.

Be sure to respond to requests quickly to avoid delaying your benefits.

Provide Proof of ID

Once you submit your application, you will need to provide proof of ID before you are eligible to receive benefits.

You will need a copy of your Confirmation Page if you need to do this in person. Follow the Provide proof of ID instructions from your Confirmation Page.

Register for Arkansas LAUNCH

After you show proof of ID, you will need to register for Arkansas LAUNCH. This lets you complete your required job search activities and request benefits each week. 

Begin requesting weekly benefits

You will need to request benefits each week you are unemployed. This is also called “weekly certification.” 

You can start requesting benefits after registering for Arkansas LAUNCH. If you wait until you are approved, your benefits will be delayed.

Choose Your Payment Option

If your claim is approved, log into your Arkansas LAUNCH account to learn more about:

• When you will be paid
• Choosing your payment option

You will have the option to set up your preferred payment method inside of LAUNCH.

If your claim is denied, you have 20 days to appeal the decision.