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my cousin works for unemployment (not in ny tho) and she says they have different ppl with different access levels. so when u call u might get someone who literally CANT help u even if they wanted to. keep calling till u get someone with the right access.
That makes a lot of sense and explains why I'm getting such different answers. I'm definitely going to keep calling until I get someone who actually has the authority to help.
Based on your updates and the advice here, I think you have a good plan going forward. To summarize the best course of action: 1. Call right at 8am when they open 2. Ask for a Tier 2 claims specialist 3. Request a "benefit year-end priority review" 4. Mention that you need a "payment release pending document review" 5. Have all your documentation and previous call details ready If the regular phone method continues to fail, consider using the Claimyr service mentioned above or contacting your state assembly member's office for assistance. The key is persistence without giving up - these systems are unfortunately designed to be difficult to navigate.
Thank you for summarizing everything! This gives me a clear plan for tomorrow. I'll report back with how it goes for anyone else who might be facing the same issue.
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glad u found it! btw if anyone else reading this needs help i had same problem last month, the 1099g is under "unemployment services" then click on "get your 1099g form" NOT in the regular message place
I had the same question last week! Found mine but was confused because the amount seemed wrong. Turns out they don't withhold taxes automatically anymore unless you specifically asked for it, so now I owe a bunch at tax time. Check if yours looks right!
That's an important point. For anyone reading this thread later - you can elect to have 10% federal tax withheld from your NY unemployment benefits, but you need to specifically request this option. For 2025 benefits, you can update your withholding preferences in your online account under "Payment Options." This can save you from owing a large sum when you file next year.
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I work with unemployment claims professionally, and this is unfortunately a common issue. Here's the official process: 1. You must update your address in your NYSDOL account first 2. Then file the specific address change form (DC-4725) 3. Changes process every Sunday night in batch updates 4. KeyBank receives updates within 2-3 business days after that Total time should be about 5-7 business days IF everything is done correctly. If it's been longer than that, the error is likely that: (1) the form wasn't properly submitted, or (2) there's a mismatch in your identifying information between systems. My recommendation is to call NYSDOL directly and ask them to verify the address change was properly processed AND transmitted to KeyBank.
This is exactly right. I forgot to mention the Sunday batch processing part. That's why my update took 10 days - I submitted the form on a Monday so I had to wait almost a full week before it was even processed in the first batch run.
UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! I tried Claimyr to get through to NYSDOL (it actually worked!) and the agent confirmed I had never submitted the correct form. I had only updated my profile address but not filled out the specific DC-4725 form for banking info changes. The agent helped me submit it properly while on the phone. They also placed a note on my account and did some kind of manual sync with KeyBank. My new card should arrive within 7-10 business days. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad you got it resolved. The system is incredibly confusing!
Thanks for updating! It's always helpful to hear when someone finds a solution. Hope your card arrives quickly!
Fidel Carson
wait are we supposed to be applying to jobs every day?? i thought it was just 3 per week? now im worried
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Kai Santiago
•No need to worry. The requirement is a minimum of three work search activities per week, not per day. Applying to jobs is just one type of accepted work search activity. Others include attending job fairs, networking events, skills workshops, etc. You can find the full list on the NYSDOL website.
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Ayla Kumar
UPDATE: I finally got through!!! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned, and I was connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Turns out there was an identity verification flag on my account from when I first applied back in May. The agent was able to clear it and release all my payments! They should be in my account within 3 business days. The agent also explained that weird message about exhausting benefits - apparently there was a glitch in the system that was showing an old claim from someone else with a similar name!!! Can you believe that?? So glad I finally got this sorted out. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!!
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Ana Rusula
•TYPICAL system error!!! Glad you got it resolved but FURIOUS that they make us jump through so many hoops to fix THEIR mistakes!! They should be paying INTEREST on delayed benefits!!
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Lorenzo McCormick
•Great news! So glad you got it resolved. This is exactly why speaking with an actual human is so important - the online system just can't handle complex issues. Hope your payments arrive quickly.
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