This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Unemployment Insurance Division.
Low-Cost Health Insurance Options Available for Unemployment Recipients
Coloradans who have received unemployment benefits for at least one week in 2021 can now qualify for $0 and low-cost health insurance plans through Connect for Health Colorado. Enrollment is open through August 15, but the sooner you apply and enroll, the sooner your coverage will begin. To find out if you qualify for either $0 or low-cost health insurance plans, use the anonymous Quick Cost and Plan Finder tool and click the box that says, “I received unemployment benefits in 2021” when asked about your income. Certified experts are available to help you navigate enrollment and ensure you are receiving all the financial help you qualify for at no cost. Click here to find an Enrollment Center and schedule an appointment with a certified expert.
Work Search Requirements
Remember, you are required to participate in work search activities each week in order to maintain your eligibility to receive unemployment benefits. Please document your efforts and report your activities when requesting payment each week. Your claim may be audited and your reported work search activities could be subject to verification at any time up to two years from the start of your claim. Applying for a job, interviewing with a potential employer, adding a resume to an online job board, and participating in a job fair or a networking event are a few examples of valid work search activities. Remember, claimants who refuse suitable work can be disqualified from receiving UI benefits. Click here for more information on work search requirements.
Sector of the Week
As pandemic-related restrictions continue to ease up, an increasing number of employers are beginning to resume hiring. Each week, we will highlight a sector that is hiring. This week’s sector is education.
According to EMSI, some 8,516 open education positions were listed in Colorado just last week. As of today, 1,274 education jobs were listed on ConnectingColorado.com. Interested in a career in teaching? TEACH.org invites you to explore a career that leaves a legacy you can be proud of at a time when teachers are needed more than ever. Visit TEACH.org to find licensure guides, compare preparation programs, sign up for 1:1 coaching from experienced teachers, and receive more free tools and resources.
Who’s Hiring?
We’re hiring! Click here to browse the more than 430 jobs open with the State of Colorado right now. As of April 28, 2021, there are 78,074 job postings listed on ConnectingColorado.com, the state’s jobs database.
The following areas and industries have the most job openings as of April 28, 2021:
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (26,140)
- Professional, scientific and technical services (19,877)
- Retail trade (19,114)
Job titles posted most often:
- CDL-A truck drivers (2,166)
- Delivery drivers (910)
- Nannies (910)
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