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Help finding a job, unemployment benefits when you lose one, and the IDs and papers you need to work. Your state runs unemployment benefits and the offices for driver licenses, state IDs and birth certificates. Social Security gives out Social Security cards.Help in Massachusetts and from the federal government.

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Programs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Department of Unemployment Assistance

    Unemployment Insurance

    Unemployment Insurance provides temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhone

    Apply online Agency pageCall 877-626-6800

  • Department of Family and Medical Leave

    Paid Family and Medical Leave

    PFML provides eligible workers paid time away from work for certain family or medical needs.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhone

    Apply online Agency pageCall 833-344-7365

  • Department of Industrial Accidents

    Workers' Compensation

    Workers' compensation provides benefits for eligible workers injured or made ill because of their jobs.

    Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person

    Agency pageCall 617-727-4900

  • Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

    Vocational Rehabilitation

    Vocational rehabilitation helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep work.

    Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 617-204-3600

  • Registry of Motor Vehicles

    Driver's licenses

    The RMV issues and renews Massachusetts driver's licenses.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 857-368-8000

  • Registry of Motor Vehicles

    Massachusetts identification card

    The RMV issues state identification cards to residents who need photo identification.

    Ways to apply:OnlineIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 857-368-8000

  • Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics

    Vital records

    The Registry of Vital Records and Statistics maintains and issues certified Massachusetts vital records.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person

    Apply online Agency pageCall 617-740-2600

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Social Security Administration

    Replace a Social Security card

    Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

    Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.

    Apply on SSA.gov Call 1-800-772-1213

Checked on October 9, 2026

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