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b. Explain how the State will provide information and meaningful assistance to individuals requesting assistance in filing a claim for unemployment compensation through one-stop centers, as required by WIOA as a career service

Current Narrative:

Indiana implemented technology solutions to help UI claimants with all aspects of their claim. These solutions were implemented in every one-stop comprehensive office across the State. The State identified designated computer terminals and phone lines (called UI kiosks) in every comprehensive office specifically for UI customers. The phones connect directly with the UI customer service contact center for assistance with their claim. 

One of the features of UI kiosks is a remote desktop software called Bomgar. This software gives the contact center staff the ability to take over the screen of a UI claimant so they can help walk the claimant through their claim. Any claimant that comes into a comprehensive office is directed to these computers and to the contact center for claim-related questions. 

The State also assists clients through a marketed toll-free phone number which is available to the public. All partners have been informed of this hotline and are encouraged to refer clients for all UI related services. The Employment Services staff in the regions also provide over-the-shoulder help to UI claimants as they are navigating the claims filing system. 

Two training sessions on UI procedures are provided by UI staff to all WorkOne staff that provides over-the-shoulder assistance to claimants to increase their knowledge to be better able to serve them.  

DWD adopted the ID.me identity verification service in response to a large increase in UI claim fraud during the COVID pandemic. Smartphones were provided to a Wagner-Peyser funded staff person in each comprehensive WorkOne along with training for them and other staff on assisting customers with the ID.me process.