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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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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!
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
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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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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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.
Ava Rodriguez
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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Amara Adeyemi
•that makes me feel better! hopefully just a random delay then
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Liam O'Connor
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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Giovanni Gallo
•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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