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Axel Bourke

NYS Department of Labor asking for reason for unemployment - what exactly do they want?

I'm filling out my initial unemployment claim and there's a section asking for my 'reason for unemployment' but I'm not sure what level of detail they want. I was laid off from my job at a manufacturing company due to downsizing - do I just write 'laid off' or do they want more specifics? Also worried about saying the wrong thing and having it hurt my claim. Has anyone dealt with this part of the application recently?

I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my claim status after filing. If you run into issues getting through to them by phone, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me connect with an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call and getting busy signals.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. Did it actually work for getting through?

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Yeah it did! I was skeptical at first but I really needed to talk to someone about my adjudication status and this got me connected same day.

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Been through this whole process twice unfortunately. Both times I just wrote exactly what happened in simple terms - first time was 'company closed', second time was 'laid off due to budget cuts'. No problems either time. The key is being truthful because if there's any discrepancy later it can cause major headaches with your claim.

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Romeo Barrett

How long do I receive unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

Started collecting unemployment in December after getting laid off from my warehouse job. I'm wondering how long do I receive unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? I know there's a time limit but I can't find clear info on their website. Is it 26 weeks total or does it depend on how much I worked? Also does the timer start when I first filed or when I got approved? Really don't want to run out without knowing.

I had so much trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my benefit duration. Spent hours on hold and kept getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made it so much easier to get my questions answered about my remaining weeks.

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How much does that cost? I'm already tight on money with unemployment payments.

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It's worth checking out their site for details. For me, getting accurate info about my claim was more important than struggling with the phone system for weeks.

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I used up my 26 weeks last year and that was it - no extensions available. Make sure you're actively job searching because those 26 weeks go by faster than you think. Also keep all your job search documentation in case they audit you.

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Ruby Knight

When do you not get unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to understand all the situations where NYS Department of Labor would deny unemployment benefits. My sister got denied last year but never explained why, and now I'm worried about filing my own claim. I know you can't get UI if you quit without good cause, but what are all the other reasons? Like if you get fired for misconduct or refuse work offers? I want to make sure I don't mess anything up when I file.

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on any of these disqualification rules, I had success using Claimyr to get through to an actual agent. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me understand why my claim was in adjudication.

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interesting, never heard of that service before. how much does it cost?

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They don't require any upfront payment or personal info, just helps you get connected when the phone lines are busy. Worth checking out if you're stuck trying to reach someone.

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One thing to add - if you have a disqualification, it's not necessarily permanent. Some are just for a certain number of weeks, others last until you work and earn a certain amount. Always worth appealing if you think the decision was wrong!

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Isabella Costa

Does NYS Department of Labor unemployment count as income for Medicaid application?

I'm currently receiving unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor and need to apply for Medicaid coverage. My weekly unemployment amount is $394 and I'm not sure if this counts as income when they calculate my eligibility. Has anyone dealt with this situation? I don't want to mess up my application by reporting it wrong or leaving it out completely. The Medicaid application asks about all income sources but I'm confused about whether UI benefits are considered the same as regular wages.

If you're having trouble getting through to anyone at the Medicaid office to ask questions, you might want to try Claimyr at claimyr.com - they help people reach NYS Department of Labor agents but I think they also have info about other benefit programs. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone directly about your specific situation.

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Never heard of that service but anything that helps navigate these systems sounds useful. The phone lines are always so busy!

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Just went through this process 2 months ago. Unemployment definitely counts as income but I still qualified for Medicaid even with my weekly UI payments. The application process was actually pretty straightforward once I knew to include my NYS Department of Labor benefits. Just make sure you have your benefit letter or payment history ready when you apply.

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Katherine Ziminski

Is unemployment considered wages for tax purposes in NY?

I'm really confused about whether my NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits count as wages. I've been getting UI payments since October and now I'm trying to figure out my taxes. My accountant said something about it being taxable income but not wages? I got a 1099-G form from NYS Department of Labor but I'm not sure how to handle this. Does anyone know if unemployment is considered wages or not? I need to know for some financial aid forms I'm filling out too.

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That's interesting, I might need to try that if I have more questions about my 1099-G form.

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Just to add - unemployment benefits also don't count toward your Social Security earnings record, which is another way they differ from regular wages. Important to know if you're close to retirement and tracking your earnings history.

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