Can I still file for ny unemployment with disability claim after waiting too long?

I think technically ur supposed to file within like 30 days of losing your job. But with disability stuff there might be exceptions? You should def try to call and explain ur situation. Worst they can say is no

Hey there! I had a similar situation with trying to reach ny unemployment after waiting too long. Spent DAYS trying to get through on their phone lines with no luck. I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they handled the calling/waiting for me. When an agent was actually on the line, they connected the call to my phone. Talking to an agent got my $ situation resolved so fast - totally worth it! They even have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

You might want to look into disability benefits instead of unemployment. With unemployment, you have to be able and available to work. With 75% disability in your hands, you might qualify for SSDI or other disability programs.

You might be eligible for backpay IF they approve your case, but honestly dude I think your wasting your time with regular unemployment. With your disability you should be applying for SSDI which has different rules about when you can apply.

The real answer nobody wants to hear: hire a lawyer who specializes in disability claims. Yes it costs money but they know all the loopholes and how to file everything properly. My cousin was in similar situation and her lawyer got her backpay for 18 months 💯

This is a complex situation that needs an actual agent to review your case. Here's what I recommend: First, you need to understand the difference between unemployment and disability benefits. Unemployment requires you to be able and available for work, which might be difficult given your 75% hand disability. However, you could still potentially qualify if you're able to do some types of work. I'd approach this from multiple angles: 1) File for unemployment anyway - explain your situation and why there was a delay. The worst they can say is no. 2) Apply for SSDI/SSI if you haven't already. 3) Look into vocational rehabilitation services that can help train you for jobs that don't require hand dexterity. 4) Most importantly - TALK TO A HUMAN AGENT! This is too complex for online filing. The hardest part is getting through to someone. After spending days trying to call, I found claimyr.com which does the calling/waiting for you. They'll only connect you when there's actually a human agent on the line. Saved me literally days of frustration. Don't give up - with your medical condition, there are benefits available. You just need to connect with the right person who can review your specific case.

my brother waited like 9 months to file and still got backpay to his last day of work. just explain the disability situation. the key is ACTUALLY TALKING TO SOMEONE not just trying to do it online

hate to be that person but TECHNICALLY, since you have a disability that prevents you from doing your previous job, you might not qualify for regular unemployment because you have to certify you're able and available for work. But there are other programs! Call and ask about disability programs specifically.

bro NY is so backed up with claims I filed in JUNE and still haven't gotten paid. dont expect a quick resolution even if u do file 🤡

File file file! Document everything! Make sure you have all your medical records organized. They will probably deny you at first (they deny everyone 🙄) but appeal!!!! The squeaky wheel gets the grease with these govt agencies.

I work with disability cases (not a lawyer just admin) and you're gonna have an uphill battle with the timing issue. But it's not impossible! Gather all your medical records showing when the disability started, any attempts at treatment, and documentation of why you couldn't file earlier (medical appointments, surgeries, whatever). Then you NEED to speak with an actual agent who can look at your specific situation.

I went through something similar - had a work injury that took months to properly diagnose and by the time I realized I couldn't return to my job, I thought I'd missed the window. Turns out NY has provisions for "good cause" delays, especially when medical issues are involved. The key thing is you need to show that your delay was due to circumstances beyond your control (which dealing with a new disability diagnosis definitely qualifies as). When you call, emphasize that you were overwhelmed with medical care and didn't understand your options at the time. Bring documentation showing your diagnosis timeline, treatment schedule, anything that shows you were dealing with a serious medical situation. Also mention you're already in the SSDI process - that actually helps show the severity of your condition. Don't let people discourage you about the timing - I've seen people get approved for unemployment even after long delays when they had valid reasons. Your disability diagnosis and the time it took to understand your new limitations is absolutely a valid reason. Just make sure you can work in SOME capacity when you file (even if it's different from your mechanic job) because that's the requirement for unemployment vs disability benefits. Good luck! 🙏