MiUI - Michigan unemployment modernization project

Owned by Knowledge Assistant
Nov 21, 2024
2 min read
Description of Issue

  • Is Tyler aware of Michigan's modernization project?

  • What is the status?

Context

  • Payroll

  • Michigan

  • State Reporting

  • Unemployment

Cause

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced a modernization project for unemployment reporting in March.

Resolution

What we know as of November 21, 2024: 

MiUI will replace the current, decade-old Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) system. This modernization effort aims to enhance flexibility, efficiency, and user experience for employers, TPAs, and claimants.

Tax-specific functionalities will be first part of MiUI to launch.

Here are some of the changes and benefits in MiUI:

  • Enhanced Wage Submission: MiUI will allow manual wage entry, copying reports from previous quarters, and will support multiple file formats (XML, ICESA, EFW2, Delimited), providing greater flexibility.

  • Employer Registration: Employers will have a standardized timeline of 2-4 weeks to submit required documentation during registration, ensuring up-to-date and accurate data.

  • User-Friendly Design: MiUI will prioritize efficient workflows and an intuitive user interface.

To prepare for a smooth transition to MiUI, employers and TPAs are advised to take a few simple steps:

  • Confirm/Update Contact Information: Employers should ensure their contact details in MiWAM are current, including email addresses and physical/legal addresses. For a step-by-step guide on how to update your contact information in MiWAM, watch this short How-To video.

  • Designate Correct TPAs: Verify that the correct TPA is designated in MiWAM to receive timely updates.

  • Internal Communication: Inform relevant departments (IT, Accounting, HR) about the upcoming changes and that more information will be released as the system is developed.

What we don't know as of November 21, 2024: 

  • Which details will be required in the new file

  • What the new file looks like

  • How the new file needs to be formatted

Tyler will move forward with EERP plans once we have file layout and requirement details.  We are not able to begin designing a program or putting a timeline together on our end until we have those fundamental details. 

Additional Information