I went through this same situation about 4 months ago. The reopening process itself is pretty simple once you find the right button on my.ny.gov, but here's what I wish I had known: make sure you have your last employer's information ready (company name, address, dates of employment, reason for separation) because they'll ask for all of that again even though you're just reopening. Also, if your previous claim had any outstanding issues or appeals, those might need to be resolved before you can reopen. The good news is that since you're within your benefit year, you should be able to pick up where you left off with your remaining balance.

I just went through this exact process last month! You can definitely reopen your claim since it's only been 6 months. One tip that really helped me - when you log into my.ny.gov, if you don't see the "reopen claim" button right away, try clicking on "View Claim History" first, then the reopen option should appear. Also, have your recent pay stubs ready because they might ask for them to verify your employment dates. The whole process took about 10 days for me from reopening to getting my first payment. Good luck!

just a heads up the rules change sometimes so whatever you find online might be outdated... always verify with current NYS Department of Labor guidance

Also worth mentioning that certain non-profit organizations may have different UI tax requirements - some 501(c)(3) organizations can elect to reimburse the state directly for unemployment benefits paid to their former employees instead of paying regular UI taxes. And clergy members are typically exempt from UI coverage unless they specifically elect coverage. The NYS Department of Labor publication "Employer's Guide to Unemployment Insurance" has all these details, though like someone mentioned, make sure you're looking at the most current version since rules do change.

I'm dealing with this same EXACT situation right now!!! My payment was released Monday and still nothing in my account today (Thursday). Called NYSDOL and they said everything looks fine on their end and to just wait. So frustrating when the bills are piling up. Let me know when yours finally hits so I can get some hope lol

Hey there! I've been through this exact same situation with Varo and NY unemployment. From my experience, it usually takes 1-3 business days after the "released" status shows up. Since you mentioned it was released on the 15th (Tuesday), I'd expect to see it by today or tomorrow at the latest. The fact that this is your first payment (including backpay) might add an extra day or two to the process - the system sometimes takes longer to set up that initial direct deposit connection. I know the waiting is absolutely brutal when you've got bills breathing down your neck. If it doesn't show up by tomorrow, definitely give them a call just to make sure there are no issues with your banking info. But try not to stress too much - once it says "released" the money is definitely coming your way! Hang in there 💪

Just went through this exact situation about a month ago! When your adjudication case closes, it means DOL finished reviewing your eligibility and made their determination. The pending status after that is just processing time - super frustrating but completely normal. Mine took 14 days after adjudication closed to finally see payments hit my account. Keep doing those weekly certifications no matter what (that's crucial for backpay) and check your payment history every morning since they usually update overnight. When it finally processed, I got all my backdated weeks in one lump sum. If you need peace of mind, that claimyr service everyone's mentioning is legit - used it myself and got through to an agent who confirmed everything was on track. The waiting sucks but hang in there, sounds like you're in good shape! 💪

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed about 6 weeks ago, sent everything back immediately, and my adjudication closed last week but I'm still stuck on pending. It's been so stressful not knowing what's happening or when I might actually see any money. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly such a relief - sounds like this waiting period after adjudication closes is totally normal and most people eventually get their backpay once the system catches up. I've been doing my weekly certifications religiously and checking that payment history tab way too much (probably like 5 times a day lol). Based on what everyone's sharing, it seems like anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks is pretty typical for payments to start processing after adjudication closes. Definitely going to look into that claimyr service if I don't see any movement in the next week - $20 seems totally worth it for some actual answers instead of just wondering what's going on. Thanks so much @Miguel Castro for posting this and thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and advice! It really helps to know we're all going through this together. Fingers crossed we all see some positive updates soon! 🤞

Anyone else feel like they're screaming into the void every time they try to contact NYDOL? I swear, it's easier to get ahold of bigfoot than an actual human being there 🙄

Just went through this process myself last month! The waiting is definitely the worst part. A few things that helped me: 1) Set up text/email alerts on your account so you don't miss any updates, 2) Keep a folder with all your employment docs organized and ready, 3) Screenshot everything when you submit - the system can be glitchy and you want proof of what you submitted. Also, don't panic if you don't hear back right away. I know people who got approved after 4 weeks and others who waited 8+ weeks. The inconsistency is frustrating but just keep certifying weekly and checking your account. You got this! 💪