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Jenna Sloan
Same thing happened to me but my hold was for 12 weeks!!! I had to borrow money from everyone I knew. Its ridiculous how they leave ppl hanging like this. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and it actually worked - got through to someone who explained what was happening with my claim. Still took forever but at least I understood what was going on.
Kiara Greene
•yeah the system is broken. took me 4 months to get my money and i almost got evicted
Joy Olmedo
Update: I spoke with a DOL rep today after using that Claimyr service (it actually worked!). They explained that I should continue certifying weekly but answer truthfully about my availability after giving birth. My claim will stay open, but benefits will pause while I'm medically unable to work. Once my doctor clears me, I can resume benefits without having to reapply. The 10-week investigation is still ongoing separately from this. Thank you all for your help and advice!
Raul Neal
•Excellent! Glad you got clear information. Make sure to upload your doctor's note when you get cleared to return to work. And congratulations on your upcoming arrival!
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Sofia Price
my brother works at the DOL and he says the extra 300 is definitely ending in sept unless congress does something which they probly wont
Mateo Warren
•Your brother is correct. The September 4, 2025 end date for the $300 supplement is set in federal law, and there hasn't been any serious discussion about extending it beyond that date.
Lydia Bailey
Update: I finally got through to someone at DOL! They confirmed I'm being transferred to Extended Benefits automatically and will continue receiving payments including the $300 extra until September when that program ends. They said the 0 effective days is just showing I've used all my regular UI, but the system continues payments under the extension. Thanks everyone for your help!
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UPDATE: My 1099-G just appeared in my account today (Jan 29)! For anyone else waiting, check your NY.gov account under Unemployment Services, then look for 1099-G Information. Mine shows the correct amount too, thankfully.
just checked and mine is there too! thx for the update
StarSurfer
•Mine's there too! And it actually looks correct this time! Such a relief!
Ava Martinez
By the way, if anyone needs previous years' 1099-Gs, they keep them in the same section of your account. I was able to download my 2020, 2021, and 2022 forms all at once when I needed them for a mortgage application last month. Just click on the year you need.
That's super helpful to know! I might need my previous forms too for my mortgage application. Thanks!
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Manny Lark
UPDATE: The second half of my refund just hit my account this morning! Exactly 6 business days after the first payment. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance. For anyone dealing with this same issue, just be patient and keep an eye on your account.
Rita Jacobs
•lucky!! still waiting on mine ðŸ˜
Khalid Howes
•Great news! The system is working as expected in your case. For others still waiting beyond the 7-day window, I'd recommend contacting NYSDOL directly as there might be an additional verification needed for your specific case.
This reminds me of when they messed up my entire claim last year. Said I was getting $482/week but only paid $241 for like 6 weeks. Turned out they had me classified wrong in the system. Called like 50 times before getting someone who fixed it AND got me backpay. Government efficiency at its finest lol
Justin Chang
Quick update on processing times - I've noticed from forums and my own experience that NYSDOL seems to be moving faster on BYE reapplications in 2025 compared to last year. Several people reported 10-14 day processing times recently, which is better than the 3-4 weeks that was common before. I think they've streamlined their verification process. That said, always plan for longer just in case your claim needs additional review.
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Wesley Hallow
•This gives me some hope! Today is day 5 since I submitted my reapplication, so maybe I'll see movement next week. I'll definitely keep certifying and checking my messages every day. Thanks for the positive update!
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Dylan Baskin
Has anyone had their weekly benefit amount change after reapplying at BYE? I'm worried mine might go down since I worked less this past year.
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Chad Winthrope
•Yes, this is a common concern. Your benefit amount is recalculated based on your base period wages when you reapply after a BYE date. If you worked fewer hours or earned less during your new base period compared to your previous one, your weekly benefit amount could indeed decrease. Conversely, if you earned more, it could increase. The system calculates this automatically based on reported wages from your employers.
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Wesley Hallow
•I'm actually wondering about this too. My hours were reduced for part of last year before I was laid off completely. Does anyone know if partial employment during the base period affects the calculation?
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