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just got my recovery payment today! $1176 after taxes. timeline was: 1st docusign march 2, 2nd docusign march 18, payment april 2. hope everyone else gets theirs soon
Emma Swift
•Thanks for sharing your timeline! That's helpful to know what to expect. Did they send you any kind of notification when the payment was coming, or did it just show up?
just showed up in my account this morning. got an email notification after it was already there
Emma Swift
FINAL UPDATE: Got my second DocuSign this morning! Filled it out right away. For anyone else waiting, definitely don't just sit around like I did. Either try calling (good luck) or use a service to get through. Turns out my issue was simple to fix but would have never been resolved if I hadn't spoken to someone directly. The agent said to expect payment within 14 business days after submitting the second form.
Thanks for coming back to update! Did they tell you if there will be another email confirming they received your second DocuSign? I submitted mine yesterday but haven't heard anything back.
Emma Swift
•They said I should get a confirmation email within 24-48 hours, and then nothing until the payment processes. I'll post again when I get the money!
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Khalid Howes
honestly i think its super unfair that we even have to jump through all these hoops... like ur literally unable to do heavy lifting for medical reasons but the system treats u like ur just being lazy??? the whole thing is rigged against ppl with health issues who want to work but have limitations!!
Manny Lark
•I feel exactly this way sometimes. It's exhausting trying to navigate all these different systems when you're already stressed about income. I've spent hours researching online and still feel confused about what options I actually qualify for.
Naila Gordon
One more important point: While pursuing SSI, consider speaking with a disability attorney. Many offer free initial consultations and only get paid if you win your case (usually taking a percentage of your backpay). They dramatically increase approval rates, especially for appeals. For immediate needs, check if your local Department of Social Services offers emergency assistance programs - these can sometimes provide temporary help while you're sorting out longer-term solutions.
Manny Lark
•Thank you - I'll look into disability attorneys in my area. I hadn't considered emergency assistance either, but that might help bridge the gap while I figure everything else out. I appreciate everyone's suggestions here. Gives me a much clearer path forward than I had yesterday.
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Regarding career transitions and lower-paying jobs: If you've taken a position that pays substantially less than your previous employment, you may qualify for the NY Wage Subsidy Program that was implemented in January 2025. This temporary program provides supplemental income for up to 26 weeks to workers who were forced to take significant pay cuts (30%+) due to economic conditions. The application can be submitted through your NY.gov account under the "Additional Programs" section. This is separate from unemployment benefits and designed specifically for workers who have found employment but at much lower wages than their previous positions.
Luca Ricci
•i just looked and cant find this anywhere on my ny.gov account?? is this something new? i'm definitely making way less than before
I'm so happy for you finding a job! I've been lurking in this group for months and it really has been helpful. Sometimes just knowing others are going through the same struggle makes it a little easier to bear. I was on unemployment for 9 months and just started a new position last month. Took a pay cut too but trying to stay positive. This group was literally my lifeline when my benefits were delayed for months with no explanation. Stay strong everyone still fighting the system!
Zara Khan
•Congrats on your job too! And you're so right - just knowing you're not alone makes a huge difference. The isolation of being unemployed was almost as bad as the financial stress. Wishing you all the best in your new position!
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Yuki Ito
my friend told me if u call exactly at 7:58am u can sometimes get thru before the system gets overloaded just fyi
Carmen Lopez
•I tried that three times last week and it didn't work! I think everyone knows that trick now so the lines are jammed even at that time ðŸ˜
Ethan Taylor
Just a final clarification for anyone finding this thread later: - Regular UI: Ends based on your benefit year end date - Extended Benefits: Last week ending August 29, 2025 (must certify by September 5, 2025) - Special pandemic programs: All ended in September 2021 Check your online account to see which program you're currently on. It should show your current program type and benefit year end date on your main dashboard after logging in.
Nia Jackson
•Thank you for summarizing this so clearly! This whole thread has been really helpful.
Alberto Souchard
UPDATE: I called using the Claimyr service that someone suggested, and got through to a real person at the unemployment office. They explained that my Return Transcript doesn't show refund info, and I need the Account Transcript. They also checked my account and confirmed I DO have a refund coming - $743! It should be deposited next week. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Cedric Chung
•Wow, congrats on the refund!! That's awesome! And thanks for updating us - I hate when people just disappear after getting their answer lol
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Marcus Marsh
for next year just know that the online transcripts from the ny unemployment website are way easier to read than the mailed ones. save yourself the headache
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