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I'm in a similar situation - my card was supposedly mailed last Friday and I'm also stressed about rent! From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like it's completely random. Some people get it in 3-4 days, others wait weeks. The informed delivery suggestion is smart - just signed up for that too. If it doesn't show by early next week, I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service that multiple people mentioned. Hang in there, we'll get through this! 🤞
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's weirdly comforting to know I'm not the only one going through this stress right now. The randomness of the delivery times is so frustrating - like how can two people in the same building get such different wait times?? I'm definitely going to give it until Tuesday before I start panicking and try the Claimyr thing. Fingers crossed for both of us! 🤞
Mine took exactly 8 business days to arrive in Manhattan last month. The key thing is to NOT panic if it doesn't show up by the 7-10 day estimate - NYC mail delivery has been super inconsistent lately. I'd recommend calling the debit card company directly (the number should be on your unemployment account) to confirm it was actually sent and get a tracking number if possible. Also, make sure to check with your building's mailroom or super if you have one - sometimes they hold mail. The waiting is the worst part but most people do eventually get their cards!
Lindsey Fry
•This is really helpful advice! I didn't think about calling the debit card company directly - do you know if they actually provide tracking numbers? And good point about checking with building management, my super sometimes holds packages when the mailboxes get full. 8 days isn't too bad compared to some of the horror stories I've been reading here 😅
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AstroAce
Same boat here! Filed 10 days ago and still showing 'under review' with no benefit amount. Getting really anxious about when I'll actually see some money.
I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim about a week and a half ago and still waiting to see my benefit amount. From what I've gathered reading through everyone's responses, it sounds like the waiting period is pretty normal but still nerve-wracking when you're counting on that income. @Zara, have you tried calling them directly or are you just waiting it out? I'm debating whether it's worth the hassle of trying to get through on the phone or if I should just be patient for the monetary determination letter.
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Hey Royal_GM_Mark! I went through this exact same thing a few months ago when I got laid off from my restaurant job. Here's what worked for me: First, gather all your info - SSN, address history, and employment details for the past 18 months (company names, addresses, dates worked, reason for leaving). Then go to my.ny.gov and create an account. Look for "Unemployment Services" and click "File a Claim." The system will ask you questions about your work history and why you're unemployed. Answer everything honestly - they'll contact your employer to verify anyway. The whole process took me about 30-45 minutes. Most importantly, file TODAY if you can - you can't get benefits for weeks before you file, even if you were eligible. After your initial claim is approved, you'll need to certify for benefits every week. Don't let the website overwhelm you - just take it one step at a time!
This is super helpful, thank you Giovanni! One quick follow-up - when you say "certify for benefits every week," what does that actually mean? Is it like filling out the whole application again or just confirming I'm still unemployed and looking for work?
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I know everyone says "call DOL" but good luck actually reaching someone lmaooo 💀 I spent 2 weeks trying before I gave up and emailed my state senator's office for help.
Zara Khan
•This! The senator's office trick actually works. They have special contacts at DOL who respond to them.
You can also try claimyr.com - it's what finally worked for me after 3 weeks of failed calling attempts
Yara Khalil
I'm going through something similar right now - my base period wages are showing about $15,000 less than what I actually earned! From what I've learned lurking here, the key is getting your employer's quarterly wage reports (form NYS-45) to see exactly what they submitted to the state. You can request these directly from DOL or ask your former employer for copies. If there's a mismatch with your pay stubs, that's your smoking gun for the appeal. Also heard that calling right at 8am on Tuesday/Wednesday gives you the best shot at getting through to someone who can actually help. Don't give up - wage reporting errors are super common and fixable once you get the right person on the phone!
Kyle Wallace
•This is super helpful! I had no idea I could request the NYS-45 forms directly. That would definitely show exactly what my employer submitted vs what I actually earned. The Tuesday/Wednesday 8am tip is gold too - I've been calling randomly throughout the day with no luck. Thanks for sharing what you've learned!
Oliver Schulz
yeah this is why i always tell people to have savings. you never know when something like this will happen and the government programs dont really help when you need them most
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Diego Rojas
I went through something similar when I had surgery last year. The key thing is timing - you can't collect unemployment while you're medically unable to work, but once you're cleared and if you get terminated, you can file immediately. Don't wait! I made the mistake of waiting a few extra weeks thinking I needed to be "fully" recovered, but as long as your doctor clears you for some type of work, you meet the "able and available" requirement. Also, keep all your medical documentation organized because NYS Department of Labor will definitely want to see proof of when you became able to work again. The whole process was stressful but it worked out in the end.
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