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After reading through this thread, I want to clarify something important: When your benefit year ends, your claim ends - this is standard procedure and has been part of UI for decades. The notices being sent now are not unusual, though the timing (only one week notice) is problematic. What IS different now compared to previous years is that there are fewer extended benefit programs available. For those who've exhausted regular UI and haven't found work, this creates a significant hardship that wasn't as common in recent years when more safety nets were in place. For immediate help, 211 is a resource hotline that can connect you to local emergency assistance programs.

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Thank you for explaining. I guess I just assumed there would be some kind of backup plan or extension. I'll call 211 today.

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After you've addressed your immediate needs through the emergency programs others have suggested, I strongly recommend connecting with your local Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) office. They offer job training, resume assistance, and sometimes can help with direct placement into positions that match your skills. Sometimes they have grants for people in your exact situation.

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I'll look into that, thank you. I've been applying to jobs for months with no luck, so maybe a different approach would help.

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this happend to me back in january. my payment was late but only that 1 week. turned out they were doing fraud reviews on random accounts. never had to do anything and money came 4 days late

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that makes me feel better! hopefully just a random delay then

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UPDATE: Her payment just came through about an hour ago! Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. Seems like it was just the system delay after all.

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Glad to hear it worked out! For future reference, the NYSDOL posts updates about maintenance and delays on both Twitter and their website under the "Alert" section. Might be worth checking there first if you notice any irregularities with future payments.

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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

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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?

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just showed up in my account this morning. got an email notification after it was already there

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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!!

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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.

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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.

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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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