This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Unemployment Insurance Division.
Reminder: Enhanced Account Security Measures Coming in Early August
In order to better safeguard Colorado unemployment claimants against scams and other attempts to compromise their accounts, we will be adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) to the MyUI+ login process.
Multi-factor authentication simply means the use of more than one method to verify that a user is who they claim to be. You may already be familiar with other apps or websites which, in addition to asking for a password, ask you to verify a code sent via text message or email. MFA will significantly enhance the security of all MyUI+ accounts and make it much harder for scammers to compromise accounts and steal benefits.
Beginning in early August, when you log into your MyUI+ account, you will be required to set up multi-factor authentication. Thereafter, depending on which option you select, when you log in to your MyUI+ account you will receive a code either via text message, email, or an authenticator app on your phone which you’ll enter into MyUI+ to confirm that it’s you accessing your account.
Look for more information in next week’s UI Weekly Update email.
Reminder: Low-Cost Health Insurance Options Available for Unemployment Recipients
Coloradans who have received unemployment benefits for at least one week beginning 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 at planfinder.connectforhealthco.com. 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. To find an Enrollment Center and schedule an appointment with a certified expert, visit connectforhealthco.com.
Continue to Watch Out for Scams
Unfortunately, we are continuing to see significant activity from scammers targeting Colorado unemployment claimants using text messages with links to fake websites. In many cases, these fake websites look similar or identical to MyUI+ or other CDLE sites, in an attempt to trick potential victims into entering personal information.
As a reminder, CDLE will never send you a text message with a link. If you receive a text message purporting to be from CDLE with a link, do not click the link.
For more information about scams, including examples, visit our UI Daily Dashboard at uidailydashboard.cdle.co and select “Scams” from the navigation menu.
Notices of Determination
Over the coming weeks, some claimants will receive a Notice of Determination in the mail concerning benefits which were received during the COVID-19 pandemic. These notices are related to the administration of existing claims and are not an indication of any additional benefits or eligibility. Most claimants can disregard this notice. However, claimants’ former employers could appeal benefit payments charged against their accounts, so please be sure to participate in the appeal process if you receive a separate appeal notification.
Reminder: Please Include Claimant ID on All Mailed/Faxed Documents
When submitting documentation to CDLE by mail or fax, you must return verification documents with the barcoded form(s) which were sent to you. Please include your name and Claimant ID number on any pages which are not a barcoded CDLE form. This will allow staff to more quickly locate your claim and reduce processing delays.
Additionally, when submitting documents by fax, there is no need to include a fax cover sheet — these are unnecessary and increase processing time. Please submit documentation via your MyUI+ account rather than faxing or mailing whenever possible in order to reduce processing delays.
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’s hiring. This week’s sector is installation, maintenance, and repair. In the past month, according to EMSI, 1,055 open positions in the industry were listed in Colorado; as of July 21, 2021, 2,906 jobs are listed on ConnectingColorado.com.
Who’s Hiring?
We’re hiring! Visit careers.colorado.gov to browse the hundreds of job openings with the State of Colorado right now. As of July 21, 2021, there are also 109,813 job postings listed on ConnectingColorado.com, the state’s jobs database.
- The following areas and industries have the most job openings as of July 13, 2021:
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (28,906)
- Professional, scientific and technical services (20,792)
- Retail (20,326)
- Job titles posted most often:
- Registered nurses (10,408)
- Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers (7,671)
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (6,798)
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