We encourage people who have received correspondence that seems suspicious to report it to OESC so our team can investigate the origin. These scam efforts are similar to those that individuals may have encountered online or over the phone. If you have received unemployment benefits in the past three (3) years, you will have to use your existing card or request a new one.įor more information on your debit card visit As part of our ongoing efforts to mitigate fraud, OESC has become aware that some claimants have received letters in the mail from scammers posing as the agency. Do not throw the debit card away, as you will need it to retrieve funds or set up a bank transfer to put the funds in your personal bank. It may take 1-2 weeks to receive your card.

The card will be issued to you at the time your first eligible week processes although, keep in mind your first week is your waiting period and no benefits will be paid that week.

Your benefits will paid to you on an Unemployment Insurance debit card. Weekly certifications are necessary to receive benefits, and become available the Sunday after a week has completed.

File weekly certifications on UI.ok.gov for every week you are unemployed.

Job searches can be done through, as well as other websites such as or.

Keep a record of these work searches for two (2) years for auditing purposes by using our Work Search Form (view an example of a completed form).

This includes performing two (2) work search efforts each week benefits are claimed.

Be able and available to seek and accept suitable work.

Please note that OKJobMatch no longer supports Internet Explorer.

Create an OKJobMatch account within seven (7) days of your initial file.

For assistance verifying online, check out our best practices video.

Please note that you will need 2 forms of ID when verifying in-person.

Verify your identity online at UI.ok.gov, or by visiting a local Oklahoma Works office.

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