Claimants Redetermination / Appeal FAQs

A redetermination requires you to provide new evidence to UI or information about your situation. It is your opportunity to submit something new that may change the outcome. An appeal offers the opportunity for a hearing before a neutral Appeals Referee at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). There, a referee will review the claim file and make a new decision about the issue.

Yes. A redetermination is processed by UI staff. If you continue to disagree with a redetermination, you may request an appeal.

No. While you can appeal from OAH to the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (UIAB), you may not request a redetermination after the appeal.

Montana Department of Labor and Industry's hearings page has more information regarding what happens during an appeal to OAH.

• I now have childcare or transportation.
• I have recovered and am medically able to work.

• I have no new information but disagree with the decision.
• Incorrect information was given by another party.

• A redetermination may impact your claim faster if you provide information demonstrating you have overcome a barrier to eligibility.
• An appeal is a formal process before a neutral Appeals Referee. If the issue is a separation, the other party is invited to attend. On average an appeal takes longer.