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@Zoe Papadopoulos I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago with my 3 kids. You absolutely can get both, but like others mentioned, they'll reduce your TANF by whatever you get from UI. In my case, I was getting $405/week from unemployment and my TANF ended up being around $200/month after the offset - but every little bit helps when you're struggling. The application process for TANF was honestly a pain (lots of documents, interviews, etc.) but the caseworker was pretty understanding about my situation. Also make sure to ask about the emergency rental assistance when you apply - I got help with two months of back rent through their emergency program which was a lifesaver. Hang in there, it does get better!
@Zara Shah Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It s'really reassuring to hear from someone who actually went through this exact situation. The $200/month from TANF plus your UI benefits definitely would have made a difference for your family. I m'really glad to hear about the emergency rental assistance too - that s'exactly what I m'worried about right now. Did you have to provide a lot of documentation for the emergency rent help, or was it pretty straightforward once you were already in the TANF system? I m'trying to get all my paperwork together before I go in for the appointment.
I'm currently navigating this same situation and wanted to add that timing can be really important. When I applied for TANF, they asked for my most recent unemployment payment stubs, so make sure you have those ready along with your initial UI determination letter. One thing that caught me off guard was that they also wanted to see my job search log - apparently they cross-reference with the DOL requirements to make sure you're meeting both programs' work search obligations. Also, if you're already receiving any emergency food assistance or utilities help from other organizations, you'll need to report that too. The whole process took about 6 weeks from application to first payment, so don't wait if you're already struggling. The sooner you get in the system, the sooner you can get help. And definitely ask about childcare assistance if you need it for job interviews - that's another benefit that can help while you're job searching.
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Been there! My redetermination took about 5 weeks but that was during a busy period. The waiting is the worst part honestly. Just try to stay patient and keep documenting everything in case they need more info later.
I'm going through something similar right now - got my redetermination notice about 2 weeks ago and it's definitely stressful not knowing when it'll be resolved. From what I've researched, the NYS DOL website mentions they aim to complete most redeterminations within 6-8 weeks, but like others have said, it really depends on your specific situation. One thing that helped ease my anxiety was setting up the online account if you haven't already - at least you can see the status updates there even if they're minimal. Hang in there, and definitely keep filing those weekly claims like Omar mentioned!
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honestly the whole system is confusing... i tried to apply when i was in school and they kept asking me weird questions about my availability. took forever to get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to explain what they actually wanted
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Make sure you're ready to accept work that conflicts with your class schedule if they offer it, because that's what 'able and available' means in practice
That's a really important point Kyle. @caf6077ba93b Aliyah, you should be prepared that if they offer you a full-time job that conflicts with your class schedule, you might have to choose between the job and maintaining your unemployment benefits. The "able and available" requirement is pretty strict - they want to know you'll prioritize work opportunities over school if it comes down to it.
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Just wanted to add - make sure you start your job search activities right away too. NYS Department of Labor requires you to be actively looking for work to maintain eligibility. Keep a log of your applications and contacts.
I went through this same process about 6 months ago when my retail job ended. Just to clarify the timeline for you - you can and should file your initial claim right away (even today), but your first payable week will be the week after your waiting period. So if you file this week, your waiting week would be this week, and your first potentially payable week would be next week. Just remember to do your weekly certification every single week, even during the waiting period, or you'll lose eligibility. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to receiving my first payment, so definitely apply for any emergency assistance programs if you need immediate help with rent or utilities.
This is really helpful - thank you for breaking down the timeline so clearly! I was getting confused about when the waiting period actually starts. So if I understand correctly, I should file today and then make sure to do the weekly certification every week starting this week, even though I won't get paid for this first week? Also good point about emergency assistance - I'll look into what's available while waiting for the first payment to come through.
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also make sure she was actually laid off and not terminated for performance or attendance. sometimes employers code things differently than what they tell you
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•Good point, I'll have her double check what reason they put down on her separation paperwork.
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Zainab Ismail
One thing that often gets overlooked is the "able and available" requirement. Even if she was legitimately laid off, she needs to prove she's actively seeking work and available to accept employment. If there were any gaps in her job search activities or if she indicated she wasn't available for work during certain periods when filing her weekly certifications, that could trigger a denial. NYS Department of Labor is pretty strict about documenting your job search efforts - you typically need to show you're applying to jobs and keeping records of your applications.
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