Missouri Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUE) Information for Filing a Claim is an assistance program available to individuals affected by a declared disaster event. The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLOR) provides DUE to individuals who are unemployed as a result of a declared disaster. The DUE program helps individuals who are unemployed due to the effects of the disaster, such as physical damage, loss of employment, or business closure. Types of Missouri Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUE) Information for Filing a Claim include: • Eligibility Requirements: Individuals must meet certain eligibility requirements to be eligible for DUE. These requirements include being unemployed and unable to work because of the declared disaster, having lost wages or income due to the declared disaster, and not being eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits. • Filing a ClaimFileUAUAUA claim, individuals must complete an application with the DOLOR. The application must include information such as name, address, Social Security number, and other financial information. • BenefitsDUEUA provides financial assistance to individuals affected by the declared disaster. Benefits are determined based on the individual's prior wages or income, and may include up to 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. • Appeals: If a claim is denied, individuals may file an appeal with the DOLOR. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the denial.