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The KUIP Tax phase launch date previously scheduled for May 2026 has been rescheduled to August 17, 2026.
Education and Labor Cabinet personnel are hard at work replacing Kentucky's Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) with a new, modernized system.
Existing employers will receive important credentials by mail (at employer's physical address) and in KEWES (as a pop-up message):
You'll need these credentials to access the new system.
Employers must create a new account, username, and password.
Log in, click "Initiate Existing Account," and enter initiation credentials:
Once your account is set up, you can:
Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) representing Kentucky employers have a final opportunity to participate in passive role assignment before KUIP launches on August 17, 2026.
Passive role assignment automatically creates TPA accounts, assigns TPA IDs, and establishes existing TPA–employer relationships in KUIP prior to go-live.
Final submission window: July 13, 2026 – August 3, 2026. Spreadsheets will not be accepted before July 13 or after August 3, and there will be no additional submission opportunities.
Detailed instructions for Passive Role Assignment may be found using the links below.
To ensure the system meets the highest standards of stability, data integrity, and user experience, we have adjusted the deployment timeline for the Tax component. Readiness activities will continue: updated training resources, account activation guidance, and key milestones will be shared ahead of the August 17 system launch. Please reach out to kuip@modernization.gov with any questions or concerns.
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