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Assistance from the Maryland Department of Human Services and Other State Resources - Unemployment Insurance

Are you getting all the help you need? Have you considered applying for benefits through the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS)?

If you are receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits - or if your UI benefits have expired, you may be eligible for additional benefits and services through DHS. In addition to cash and food purchasing support, you may qualify for services such as job training, counseling and other services.

To find out what services you may be eligible for, please create an account and apply online in the MyMDTHINK consumer portal. Instructions for creating an account and using the portal are available online. For questions or assistance, call DHS at 1-800-332-6347.

NOTE: To reach DHS Child Support Administration, call the DHS hotline (1-800-332-6347). For more, see the Child Support Administration webpage.

Additional Assistance and Resources

  • Office of Financial Regulation provides information about mortgage relief, foreclosure prevention, and managing consumer debt, as well as other resources.

  • Maryland Insurance Administration provides information about health insurance options following a job loss, including coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

  • Maryland Health Connection, the state's health insurance marketplace, offers assistance with enrolling in health insurance and financial help with the cost of insurance.

  • Maryland Workforce Exchange is a powerful online job and career services system which offers the public a host of employment tools, including job listings, résumé assistance, labor market information, apprenticeships, training and educational programs, skills assessments, a virtual recruiter, and much more.

  • Maryland’s American Job Centers provide a range of services to job seekers and businesses. For job seekers, services include career, exploration assistance, referrals to training programs, resume preparation, workshops, and more.

For additional resources from the state departments of Labor, Human Resources, and Housing and Community Development, please visit the State of Maryland Financial Resources & Services.