Ohio JFS which handles the processing of unemployment applications has divided the processing of applications by location, based on applicant social security numbers. This set up can significantly ease the application process for applicants by allowing them to call their assigned center hotline in addition to the standard 1-877-644-6562 number.
Here is a list of locations and phone numbers by social security # range. Additionally, you can fax correspondence to the central fax number 1-614-466-7449.
| Social Security # Range (based on last 4 digits) | Location | Phone Number |
| 0000-0765 | Cleveland Adjudication Center | 1-866-576-0006 |
| 0766-1942 | Akron UI Delivery Center | 1-866-768-0022 |
| 1943-2649 | Lorain UI Delivery Center | 1-866-849-0029 |
| 2650-4121 | Toledo UI Delivery Center | 1-800-589-2799 |
| 4122-4710 | Chillicothe Adjudication Center | 1-866-244-0399 |
| 4711-6005 | Marietta Adjudication Center | 1-866-867-0044 |
| 6006-7182 | Youngstown Adjudication Center | 1-866-221-0558 |
| 7183-7477 | Dayton UI Delivery Center | 1-866-541-0187 |
| 7478-7701 | Interstate and Federal | 1-866-217-0008 |
| 7702-8360 | Columbus UI Delivery Center | 1-866-217-0008 |
| 8361-9999 | Lima Adjudication Center | 1-866-272-0118 |
| 0000-9999 | Columbus Adjudication Center (Interstate & Federal Claims) | Columbus Adjudication Center (Interstate & Federal Claims) |