Please be assured that Maryland does not have a waiting week for UI claims, like many other states do. Claims are effective the week in which they are filed.The video above provides an overview of the Delinquency Notice and the Assessment Notice and Pending Civil Action letter. I,. , wish to file a complaint, petition, or other documents which I have completed and attached. Unemployment benefits may be available if you: earned a certain minimum amount in wages before you were unemployed; AND Some individuals may be exempt. Need help applying for unemployment benefits or appealing a denial in MD? Contact the Law Office of Andrew M. Dansicker to speak with our skilled team! This video demonstration will serve as a general overview of how to complete the pua application. To receive unemployment insurance benefits, you need to file a claim with the unemployment insurance program in the state where you worked. In all other counties, the creditor has to file a request to record the lien in the circuit court.