How do I talk to a live person at the Kansas unemployment office?
Unemployment Contact Centers
- Kansas City (913) 596-3500.
- Topeka (785) 575-1460.
- Wichita (316) 383-9947.
- Toll-Free (800) 292-6333.
Will Kansas extend unemployment benefits?
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a federal extension of benefits for those who have exhausted UI. The ARP extension increased PEUC weekly benefits from 24 weeks to 53 weeks, through week ending Sept. 4, 2021.
How do I apply for PEUC in Kansas?
Once your state unemployment claim has a zero balance, you can apply for PEUC on our website at www.GetKansasBenefits.gov. PEUC applications can only be filed online at this time.
How do I check the status of my unemployment claim in Kansas?
You can obtain information concerning the status of your claim anytime online by selecting the CHECK YOUR CLAIM STATUS option, or by selecting option "1" through the weekly claim phone line. You will be able to get information about: The last three weeks you claimed.