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File an extension!!!! That's what I'm doing - my paperwork is all messed up too and I'm not dealing with an audit. You can get a 6 month extension easily and then have time to sort this out.
This is exactly what happened to my brother last year! He collected for months but no 1099G appeared anywhere in his account. After reading through all these comments, I'm convinced you need to get through to a real person ASAP. The automated system clearly can't handle whatever glitch is blocking your husband's form from generating. I'd definitely try that claimyr service people are mentioning - seems like multiple folks here had success with it. Don't file without the 1099G though! My brother made that mistake and ended up with a huge headache from the IRS 6 months later. They eventually had to amend his return and pay penalties. The hassle of getting through to an agent now is way better than dealing with IRS notices later. Keep us posted on what you find out!
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim about 18 days ago and just got that confusing "adjudication closed" status when I called yesterday. The phone rep basically just repeated the same line about my case being "under review" without explaining what that actually means for my situation. This thread has been incredibly helpful - honestly way more informative than anything I've gotten from the actual unemployment office. The whole "closed doesn't mean processed" explanation finally makes sense of why I'm stuck in this weird limbo. I was starting to worry that my claim got denied or lost in their system somewhere. Definitely planning to call right at 8am tomorrow (thanks for that tip everyone!) and ask specifically about the "adjudication determination letter" instead of just asking for my general status. Also really glad I saw the advice about continuing weekly certifications - I was honestly considering skipping this week's since everything seems frozen, but sounds like that would be a huge mistake! The fact that so many people are dealing with identical situations really shows how broken their communication system is, but at least we're all helping each other figure it out. This community is honestly a lifesaver when navigating this bureaucratic maze. Will definitely update once I get some real answers! 🤞
@Javier Mendoza You re'definitely not alone in this! I just went through something really similar about a month ago and that adjudication "closed status" is so confusing when they don t'explain what it actually means. I was in the same exact headspace - wondering if my claim disappeared or got rejected somehow. The advice everyone s'sharing here about calling at 8am and asking for that specific adjudication "determination letter really" does work! I was asking the wrong questions before and just getting generic responses. Also definitely keep up with those weekly certifications - I almost stopped doing mine too thinking everything was frozen, but it turns out that would have been a major mistake. From what I ve'learned following this thread, you re'probably way closer to getting answers than it feels right now. The closed "status" seems to be more of a processing step than an ending, which is weirdly reassuring even though the waiting is brutal. This community has been such a game changer for actually understanding what s'happening behind the scenes. Good luck with your 8am call tomorrow - really hope you get some clear answers finally! Keep us posted! 💪
I'm dealing with this exact same situation! Filed about 10 days ago and got that same "adjudication closed" status when I called this morning. The rep couldn't give me any clear explanation beyond "your case has been reviewed" which tells me absolutely nothing. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so much more helpful than anything I've gotten from the actual unemployment office. The explanation that "closed" doesn't mean "processed" makes total sense now - I was starting to panic thinking my claim got denied or something went wrong. Definitely going to try calling right at 8am tomorrow with those specific questions about the "adjudication determination letter" instead of just asking for my status. Also keeping up with my weekly certifications even though it feels pointless - sounds like that's been crucial for everyone who eventually got their payments. This whole system is such a mess but at least this community helps make it feel less isolating! Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and advice. Gives me hope that there's actually an end to this bureaucratic nightmare! 🙏
@CosmicCowboy Welcome to the club! 😅 I'm literally in the exact same boat - filed about 2 weeks ago and getting that same frustrating "adjudication closed" runaround. This thread has been such a lifesaver compared to the vague non-answers from phone reps. That 8am calling strategy everyone keeps mentioning seems to be legit - I tried it yesterday and actually got through in under 30 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour nightmare. And definitely ask for that "adjudication determination letter" specifically - it's like a magic phrase that makes them actually look at your case details. The whole "closed but not processed" thing was such a relief to understand. I was convinced something had gone horribly wrong with my application! Keep doing those weekly certs for sure - seems like that's been key for everyone who eventually got their backpay. Hang in there! From all the success stories I've been reading here, sounds like we're probably closer to resolution than it feels. This community really does make this bureaucratic maze so much more manageable! 🤞
I had a similar experience when I was laid off from my teaching position last year. The key things that helped me get through were: 1) Having all my documents ready beforehand (Social Security card, driver's license, W-2 forms, and separation notice from employer), 2) Calling exactly at 8:00 AM on a weekday - I set multiple alarms to make sure I called right when they opened, and 3) Being persistent but patient. It took me three days of trying but I finally got through on a Wednesday morning. The agent was very thorough and helped me understand the weekly certification process too. Don't give up - the benefits are worth the hassle of getting through their system!
This is such great advice about having all your documents ready! I'm in the same boat as the original poster - just lost my job and trying to navigate this system. One question though - you mentioned having a separation notice from your employer. Is that something they're required to give you, or do you have to request it? My employer just told me verbally that I was being laid off due to budget cuts, but I don't think they gave me any official paperwork about it.
I totally get the frustration! I'm also dealing with the weekly certification process and it definitely feels overwhelming at first. One thing that helped me was setting up a calendar reminder for the same day/time each week so it becomes routine. Also, the good news is that most weeks the questions are pretty much the same - did you work, are you able to work, are you looking for work, etc. Once you get the hang of it, it only takes a few minutes. Just don't let yourself get behind because catching up is way more stressful than staying current!
@Amina Diop that s'really good advice about setting up a calendar reminder! I never thought about making it a routine like that. The questions being the same each week is reassuring too - I was worried they would get more complicated over time. I m'definitely going to set up that reminder right now before I forget. Thanks for the tip about not getting behind, that s'exactly what I was worried about after reading @Isabella Brown s experience'with missing weeks.
Just wanted to add that you can actually certify for benefits online through the NY.gov website which makes it way more convenient than having to call in. I usually do mine on Sunday mornings while having coffee - takes maybe 3-5 minutes once you get used to it. The system will also send you email reminders if you sign up for notifications, which has saved me a couple times when I almost forgot. And yes, you do have to keep doing it every single week until you either get a job, your benefits run out, or your claim year expires. It's tedious but it's just part of the process unfortunately.
@Samantha Johnson That s'super helpful about the online certification and email reminders! I had no idea you could get notifications set up - that would definitely help me stay on track. The Sunday morning routine sounds like a smart approach too. I m'still pretty new to all this but it s'reassuring to hear it only takes a few minutes once you get the hang of it. Do you know if there s'any flexibility on which day of the week you can do the certification, or does NYS DOL assign you a specific day?
Isabella Santos
I've been through this exact situation multiple times with Chase! Once NY unemployment shows "released" status, Chase typically processes the ACH deposit overnight and you'll see it in your account within 24-48 hours. Since yours was released today, there's a really good chance you'll wake up tomorrow morning and it'll be there - Chase usually posts these around 6 AM. I always recommend setting up mobile banking alerts so you get notified the instant it hits rather than constantly checking your app. The waiting is brutal when you need the money, but once it says released, you're basically home free. Just gotta let the banking system do its thing! Keep us posted when it comes through! 💪
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Kristian Bishop
•Thanks for all the detailed info! It's really comforting to hear from so many people who've been through this exact situation with Chase. The 6 AM timeline seems to be pretty consistent from what everyone's saying. I'm definitely going to set up those mobile alerts right now - such a good tip to avoid the constant app checking! I'll make sure to update everyone once it hits my account. This community is awesome for helping ease the anxiety of waiting! 🙌
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Isaiah Thompson
Just wanted to chime in as another Chase customer! I've been getting NY unemployment for about 6 months now and the timing is pretty consistent. Once it shows "released" on the DOL website, it almost always hits my Chase account the next business day around 5-7 AM. I think Chase processes unemployment deposits faster than some other banks because they're such a high volume. Since yours was released today, I'd bet money it'll be there when you wake up tomorrow! The first time I was stressed about it too, but now I just expect it the morning after release. Pro tip: if you have the Chase mobile app, enable push notifications for deposits over a certain amount - saves you from obsessively checking!
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