On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Please be advised, if you receive unemployment insurance benefits, payments may be delayed due to the DOES and American Job Center locations closure. We will be available to assist you in-person or by telephone on all other weekdays. Thank you.
All federal government employees who were affected by the federal shutdown may file their initial claim online at www.dcnetworks.org. For further information please see FAQs.
OWC Premium Surcharge Rate
The premium surcharge, as the funding mechanism supporting the Special Fund, is calculated by reference to the self-insured employers’ paid losses, and the insured employers’ insurance premiums for the immediately preceding fiscal year. This surcharge is calculated to fund the anticipated budget requirements of the upcoming fiscal year and fluctuates in line therewith.
Attachment:
- Fiscal Year 2026 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2025 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2024 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2023 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2022 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2021 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2020 Premium Surcharge Rate
- Fiscal Year 2019 Premium Surcharge Rate