Can I still claim New York Unemployment benefits from Summer 2021?
Applied for unemployment benefits in summer 2021 and my application got lost. I was eligible but never got any payments. Found a new job and just gave up on it. Is it too late to get those benefits I was entitled to? Anyone know the time limit for backdating claims?
14 comments
Asher Levin
You can backdate claims up to one year, but since its been more than that youre probably out of luck. Should've kept pushing when it happened 🤷♂️
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Haley Stokes
•dam really? that sucks. wish i knew this earlier
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Serene Snow
•not entirely true actually. if you can prove there was a technical glitch or system error you might have a case
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Issac Nightingale
I had the same issue but managed to get through to them using claimyr.com - they dial and wait on hold then connect you to an agent. Costs $20 but worth it to actually talk to someone. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Romeo Barrett
•sounds sketchy af. does it actually work? 🤔
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Issac Nightingale
•yeah its legit! saved me hours of calling. they just handle the hold time for you
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Marina Hendrix
•$20 to not sit on hold for 4 hours? sign me up lol
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Justin Trejo
Bro they straight up ghosted my claim too. The whole system is a joke fr fr 🤡
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Alana Willis
Listen up because this is important. You need to document EVERYTHING. Write a detailed letter explaining the situation, when you first applied, any confirmation numbers you have, and why you couldn't follow up at the time. You can request a hearing with the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board, but you need to act fast. Also try reaching them through their social media - sometimes they respond there. If you get nowhere, contact your state representative's office. They can sometimes help push things through. And def try using claimyr.com to actually get someone on the phone because good luck doing it yourself.
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Haley Stokes
•thanks for the detailed response! gonna try all this
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Tyler Murphy
your probably SOL tbh. they dont care about old claims 💅
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Sara Unger
have u tried calling the appeals department directly? different number than regular UI
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Butch Sledgehammer
•whats the number?
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Sara Unger
•just google ny unemployment appeals number. but use claimyr.com to call or youll never get through
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