Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in Maryland
Claim status isn't looked up on a separate national site — you check it directly with Division of Unemployment Insurance, the same agency you filed with.
Updated July 2026
Check Your Status
Maryland's Division of Unemployment Insurance runs claims through its BEACON portal, and stands out for requiring claimants to also register separately with the Maryland Workforce Exchange and log three job-search activities there every week before they're even allowed to submit their weekly certification.
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In Maryland
Maryland's Division of Unemployment Insurance manages claims through the BEACON portal, whose official Claimant User Guide defines 17 specific payment statuses, including Filed, Pending (payment made but not yet deposited, or eligibility not yet determined), On Hold (an unresolved eligibility issue or identity-verification requirement), Processed, Cleared, and Overpayment Offset. On Hold can also stem from specific listed issues such as Able and Available or Active Search for Work. Maryland states it may take up to 21 days to receive a decision on a claim.
What Your Claim Status Means
Every state uses slightly different wording, but most claim statuses fall into a handful of common categories. Most initial claims are processed within two to three weeks — longer if there's an issue with your claim or the state is seeing high claim volume.
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What does "Filed" or "Received" mean?
Your claim has been submitted and is in the state's system, but no decision has been made yet.
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What does "Pending" mean?
The state is waiting on something before it can process your claim — often your former employer's response, a required document, or an eligibility review. Log in to your account for specifics.
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What does "Processing" mean?
Your claim is actively being reviewed by an examiner. Most initial claims are processed within two to three weeks, though issues or high claim volume can extend that.
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What does "Eligible" or "Monetarily Eligible" mean?
You've been approved and meet the wage requirements to receive benefits. You'll still typically need to certify every week or two to keep getting paid.
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What does "Denied" mean, and what can I do?
The state has determined you do not currently qualify for benefits. You usually have a limited window to file an appeal — see our guide on appealing a denied claim for the next steps.
Helpful Guides
How to Appeal a Denied Unemployment Claim
A denial is not the final word — every state has an appeal process, but the deadline to request one is usually short and strict.
Unemployment Overpayment: What Happens and What to Do
Getting an overpayment notice does not automatically mean fraud — here is the difference between fault and non-fault overpayments, and how repayment and waivers work.