Confused about NY unemployment $300 supplemental payments - is this really the last one?

The $300 supplement is supposed to end March 27, 2025. So if you certified this past Sunday for the week ending March 22, you SHOULD get the $300. Next week's certification (for week ending March 29) will be the first one WITHOUT the supplement. At least that's what I understand from the NYSDOL website.

Yes, this is likely your last $300 supplement payment. The American Rescue Plan extended supplemental unemployment benefits through March 27, 2025. The system processes payments based on the week ending date of your certification period, not the date you actually certify or receive payment. If your benefit week ended on or before March 27, you're eligible for that supplement. You can verify this on your payment history by looking at the "week ending" date associated with each payment. Any week ending March 27 or earlier should include the supplement, while weeks ending after that date will only show your regular UI amount.

ive been getting the 300 fine but now im worried about what happens next... has anyone heard if theyre gonna extend it again??? my rent is 1400 and regular ui barely covers half!! 😰

I was SOOOO confused about this too!!! The way they explain this stuff is terrible. I spent TWO DAYS trying to get through to someone at unemployment to explain why I got another $300 when I thought it was over. Kept getting disconnected or waiting forever. Finally I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent yesterday. They have this service that gets you past the phone tree and actually connects you to a live person! They showed me a video of how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent confirmed what others here are saying - March 27 is the cutoff date, so any week ending on/before that date gets the supplement. Mystery solved!

theres always confusin with these dates. the week ending date is what matters not when u certify or get paid. if u worked at all during that week it also effects the 300 amount u might not get the full thing

The reason for confusion is that there have been several different programs and extensions over the past few years. The standard Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) supplement is currently $300/week and runs through March 27, 2025. However, there's an important distinction between program eligibility and payment timing. Even after the program officially ends, you may receive payments for weeks that ended during the eligible period. This means you could receive payments into early April for claim weeks that ended on or before March 27. Going forward, you should prepare for only receiving your base NY unemployment benefit amount. If this creates financial hardship, consider: 1. Applying for SNAP benefits for food assistance 2. Checking if you qualify for HEAP for utility assistance 3. Exploring rental assistance programs through NY's OTDA website 4. Contacting local community action agencies for additional support

does anyone know if we're gettin taxes taken out of the $300 supplement? i always choose to have taxes withheld but my payment amounts seem weird

I had the exact same question last week! I got an "extra" $300 payment too and was confused. I spent hours trying to reach someone at NYSDOL by calling the regular number but couldn't get through. Eventually I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) which helped me get past the phone system and connect with an agent within about 25 minutes. They showed exactly how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent confirmed that March 27 is indeed the cutoff date, so any week ending on or before that date qualifies for the supplement. Since I certified on Sunday for the week ending March 22, I got the $300. Next week will be the first one without it. Might be worth calling to confirm your specific situation if you're still confused - their online info isn't always clear.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! So it sounds like since I certified for the week ending March 22, I was still eligible for the $300, and next week will be the first one without it. Really appreciate all the clarification - the DOL communications can be so confusing sometimes!