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Unemployment benefits in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the weekly unemployment benefit runs from $60 to $1,105, for 10 to 30 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor summary effective July 2026.

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At a glance

$1,105maximum weekly benefit
$60minimum weekly benefit
10-30weeks payable
Stateprogram: there is no federal unemployment program

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration — Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, effective July 2026 , checked 2026-10-20.

Notes from the Department of Labor table

  • The number of weeks depends on your base-period wages and the state's unemployment rate.
  • The DOL table notes no cap on the dependents' allowance for the minimum and maximum.

How to file

  1. File in the state where you worked

    USAGov says that in most cases you file in the state where you worked, not where you live. If you worked in another state or remotely, contact your home state's unemployment office for help.

  2. Open Massachusetts's official unemployment office

    Find Massachusetts's unemployment office on the U.S. Department of Labor's CareerOneStop map . You may be able to file online or by phone.

  3. Keep looking for work while you claim

    Many states require you to look for a new job to keep receiving benefits (USAGov).

  4. Protect your claim from scams

    Unemployment scams — USAGov . Only file on your state's official site.

  5. Keep your health coverage

    COBRA health insurance — USAGov .

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The Department of Labor table is a summary, not an official interpretation of state law, and it does not include extensions or special programs. Your state decides your eligibility and your exact weekly amount. General information, not legal advice. State unemployment law information — U.S. Department of Labor .