Confused about NY unemployment supplement ending but system says I've exhausted benefits already?

Happened to me too last week! I was receiving the $300 plus my regular benefits (about $435) since January, then suddenly got that message. Called them like 20 times with no luck. Finally figured out that my REGULAR benefits ran out (the state portion), but the federal supplement can't be paid if you're not getting the base benefit. Super frustrating communication from them tbh.

I was totally stuck in this same situation, couldn't get anyone on the phone for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me a callback from a real unemployment agent within 2 hours. The agent explained I needed to apply for an extension since my regular benefits expired. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast - worth checking out if you're desperate. They have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Sounds like you exhausted your regular UI benefits. You need to apply for an extension program - possibly PEUC. The $300 supplement only gets paid if you're receiving some kind of base unemployment benefit. The NY unemployment website is totally unclear about this stuff, classic government communication 🙄

Here's what's happening with the NY unemployment system right now (I work with a community assistance program that helps people navigate these issues): Regular UI benefits typically last 26 weeks. After that, you need to transition to an extension program like PEUC. The extra $300 (Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation) does end September 4th, but you can only receive it if you're getting some base unemployment benefit. You should: 1) Check if you've received UI for approximately 26 weeks (6 months) 2) Look for any messages in your online account about applying for extensions 3) If there's nothing online, you MUST call them - despite how frustrating it is Many people have success using claimyr.com to get through to an agent quickly rather than calling hundreds of times. The unemployment office should automatically transition you to an extension, but their system often fails to do this properly. Hope this helps!

This EXACT thing happened to me! The message is super misleading. What it means is your regular UI benefits expired, NOT that all possible benefits are exhausted. You should be eligible for PEUC which will continue until Sept 4 along with the $300 supplement. But you have to apply for it - the system doesn't automatically switch you over.

NY unemployment system is such a joke. They can't even communicate properly about how benefits work or when they end. I've been through this exact situation and spent WEEKS trying to figure it out, calling endlessly. 😤 My advice: keep calling until you get a human who can help you apply for the extension.

The $300 supplement (FPUC) does end Sept 4, but you need to be getting some kind of base unemployment benefit to receive it. The "exhausted benefits" message is about your regular UI, which typically lasts 26 weeks. You need to apply for PEUC now, which is the extension program.

Oh man I feel for you. When I saw that "exhausted benefits" message I had a full panic attack. Took me days to get through to someone. If you want to avoid the phone hell, check out claimyr.com - thats how i finally got my issue resolved. The agent explained I needed to file for an extension which wasn't clear AT ALL from their website.

lmao welcome to NY unemployment, where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up 🤡 But for real, you need to apply for PEUC extension. The system should have done this automatically but it's broken af. You gotta call and talk to someone.

This is sucha common issue with ny unemployment right now! I went through it last month. Your regular UI benefits expired (usually after 26 weeks), and you need to switch to the extension program. The $300 federal supplement continues until Sept 4, but only if youre getting some form of base unemployment.