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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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After using Claimyr, the agent explained to me that when you switch payment methods, the timing depends on where you are in the payment cycle. If you're just about to get paid (like within 48 hours), the change won't apply to that payment - it'll go to whatever method was active before. The change applies to the next payment cycle. Just wanted to clarify since there's some confusion in the responses.
Zara Khan
•That's absolutely correct. The payment system locks your payment method about 48 hours before your benefit processes. Any changes made after that cutoff apply to the next payment cycle.
Sean Murphy
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I followed the advice here. I used Claimyr to reach an agent who confirmed my direct deposit will be active by Monday (just in time for next payment). They also said my replacement card is being expedited at no extra charge. Thank you all for your help!!
Luca Ferrari
•Great! Glad it worked out. For future reference, it's always good to have direct deposit set up anyway - much more secure than the debit cards.
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QuantumQuest
My sisters boyfriends brother works for unemployment (not in NY but still) and he says their whole computer system is from like 1995 and crashes ALL THE TIME. They know it's a problem but the state won't pay to fix it properly. They just keep patching it together. It's ridiculous.
Miguel Ortiz
•i heard they spent millions on the new system and it STILL doesn't work lmao govt efficiency at its finest
Dmitry Popov
UPDATE: Just a heads-up to everyone in this thread - I've been told by several claimants that the website is working again as of this morning. They apparently fixed whatever was causing the crashes. @OP - try logging in now and see if you can certify! If not, definitely try that automated phone certification line that was mentioned.
OMG IT'S WORKING!! Just logged in and was able to certify for the week! Thanks everyone for your help and advice. What a relief!!
Yara Haddad
•cool! make sure you certify every week from now on even if site is acting weird. use the phone system as backup
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ThunderBolt7
My payment was a day late last week with no explanation, then suddenly appeared. The NY unemployment system is totally overloaded right now with the new claims processing system they implemented in January. I've heard they're having lots of technical glitches. My neighbor works for the state (not unemployment specifically) and said there's a lot of backend issues they're still working out with the new software. I wouldn't panic unless it goes beyond Thursday.
Luca Ricci
•That's reassuring to hear. I hadn't heard about a new system, but that explains a lot. Thanks!
Andre Dupont
Just an update for everyone in this thread - NYSDOL just posted on their Twitter account that there was indeed a processing delay affecting some payments that were certified on Sunday. They expect all pending payments to be released by tomorrow morning. If anyone doesn't receive their payment by Thursday, they're recommending you call the payment processing line directly.
Luca Ricci
•Thank you for sharing! Just checked and my payment status just changed from 'pending' to 'released' about an hour ago. What a relief!
mines still pending 😩 guess ill wait till tomorrow
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Kaylee Cook
I got so confused about all this unemployment stuff too when I lost my job. The base periods and calculations are like reading a foreign language sometimes lol. I was approved for benefits but then had this weird issue where they kept saying I needed to upload more documents. Anyway, totally off topic but just wanted to say I feel your confusion!
Gavin King
•Haha yes the whole system feels designed to be confusing! Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with understanding all of it.
Gavin King
Update: You guys were right! I just certified for my first week on the new claim and it went through fine. The payment is already showing as 'released' in my payment history. Thanks everyone for the help and advice! Such a relief.
Nathan Kim
•Great news! Just remember to keep your work search records for at least a year. NY requires 3 work search activities per week, and though they don't check everyone, if you get selected for an audit and don't have records, you could have to pay benefits back.
awesome! glad it worked out for u
Jeremiah Brown
just wondering did u get the tourism payment yet? I applied but haven't heard anything, trying to figure out how long it takes
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Aurora Lacasse
•I just got the approval email yesterday, so I don't have the actual payment yet. I applied about 3 weeks ago if that helps!
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Jeremiah Brown
•thx! i applied 2 weeks ago so hopefully i hear something soon
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Aurora Lacasse
UPDATE: I wanted to let everyone know what worked! I tried calling for days with no luck, but after seeing the suggestions here, I tried the Claimyr service that someone mentioned. It actually connected me to an agent in about 30 minutes. The rep was able to change my payment method from direct deposit to check! She said I caught it just in time as my payment was scheduled to go out next week. Thanks everyone for your help!
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JacksonHarris
•That's great news! Glad you got it sorted out before they sent it to the wrong account.
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Admin_Masters
•Lucky you got through! Make sure to keep checking your mail - sometimes those checks can take forever to arrive or get lost. I'd call again if you don't receive it within 2 weeks after they say it's sent.
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