Just curious - what kind of mistakes are we talking about here? Like typos or more serious stuff? I'm always paranoid I'm going to mess something up on my weekly claims too.

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago and want to share what worked for me. I realized I had put the wrong end date for my employment (off by about 2 weeks) and was panicking just like you are now. Here's what I did: First, I logged into my.ny.gov and documented exactly what the mistake was and what the correct information should be. Then I called the DOL customer service line - yes, it took multiple attempts and long hold times, but I eventually got through. The representative was actually very understanding and told me that employment date discrepancies are some of the most common errors they see. She had me submit a written correction through their online portal and assured me it wouldn't automatically disqualify my claim. The whole correction process took about 3-4 weeks to fully resolve, but my benefits weren't interrupted. The key is being proactive about it rather than hoping they won't notice. Your "under review" status is actually normal - they review most claims anyway, so this might just be part of their standard process. Don't let the anxiety consume you, but definitely reach out to them soon!

Make sure ur bank info is entered correctly in ur payment options. I typed one wrong number and it delayed everything by weeks smh

Just went through this exact same process last month! Got that same text on a Wednesday and the payment hit my account Friday morning. Since you filed in May, you should get a nice chunk of back pay all at once. Keep an eye on your account and don't panic if it doesn't show up exactly at 2-3 days - sometimes it takes until the next business day. The hard part is over though, congrats on getting through the phone interview! 🎉

Same boat here! Just applied for Medicaid while getting UI benefits and got approved within 2 weeks. The income limits are definitely doable if you're on regular unemployment.

Just went through this process myself a few months ago! Yes, unemployment benefits count as income, but don't stress - the Medicaid income limits in NY are pretty reasonable. I was getting about $350/week in UI benefits and still qualified easily. When you apply, you'll need to provide your most recent benefit statement from the NY DOL website. Pro tip: apply online through NY State of Health if you can - it's much faster than the paper application. The whole process took about 3 weeks for me and I got approved without any issues.

Just wanted to add that you can also check your benefit information by calling the Tele-Claim line at 888-581-5812. It's automated and available 24/7, so you don't have to deal with hold times. When you call, have your SSN ready and follow the prompts - it will tell you your remaining benefit balance, weeks left, and benefit year end date. I find this quicker than navigating the website sometimes, especially when the portal is being slow or glitchy.

Just want to share another resource that might help - if you're having trouble navigating the my.ny.gov portal, try accessing it from a desktop computer instead of mobile if you've been using your phone. The mobile version sometimes doesn't display all the benefit information clearly. Also, clear your browser cache first - I had issues where old cached data was showing me outdated benefit balances. When you log in, look specifically for a section called "Payment History" or "Claim Details" - sometimes the remaining weeks info is buried in there rather than prominently displayed on the main dashboard. The NY unemployment system isn't the most user-friendly, but the information is usually there somewhere if you dig around enough!

The unemployment system is so messed up though. I know people who got denied for way less serious stuff while others sailed through. It's like a lottery sometimes with these adjudicators.

I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago. Got let go from my first job out of college for not meeting performance metrics at a marketing firm. I was really worried about getting benefits too, but it worked out fine. The NYS DOL approved my claim without any issues. Like others said, the key is that poor performance isn't the same as misconduct. Just make sure when you file that you're honest about the reason for termination - don't try to make it sound like something it wasn't. Also start documenting everything now while you're still employed, including any performance reviews or conversations about your metrics. Having that paper trail really helps if the employer tries to contest your claim later.