Reemployment Assistance

Reemployment Assistance (RA) provides temporary wage replacement benefits to qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own.


Contact the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Email a Reemployment Assistant: Reemployment Assistance Contact Form
For individuals: 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759)
For Employers (DEO Employer Call Center): 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759)


File a Reemployment Assistance Claim

Floridians who do not have a current open Reemployment Assistance claim should complete their application online at https://fileaclaim.myflorida.com/


 

Additional Ways to Apply for Reemployment Assistance
To speak to a Creole or Spanish speaker or use translation services, call the Contact Center at 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759)
People who need assistance filing a claim online because of legal reasons, computer literacy, language barriers or disabilities may call 1-833-FL-APPLY (1-833-352-7759) to receive assistance. 
Visit the Florida DEO "Apply for Benefits" website for additional information.

Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

 

Additional informational videos can be found HERE

Once you complete your application, you will be required to complete the following:

  • Register for work through Employ FloridaSuspended through August 1, 2020
  • Review your monetary determination
  • Request benefits biweekly 
  • Review your Home page in CONNECT to complete any open fact-findings and review any important messages on your account

Additional Information

For additional information regarding your Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Application/Claim, visit:

Request Benefit Payment

Adjudication

File an Appeal

Tax Information

Fraud and Overpayments

Overpayment

Scams and Identity Theft

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