Confusion about final week to claim ny unemployment benefits

Just got off the phone with a rep who said the last day to certify is October 3rd for the benefit week ending October 2nd. Been on unemployment almost 10 months and this is def the end date.

I tried calling the Telephone Claims Center at least 12 times today before I found claimyr.com and got through to an agent who confirmed the last day to certify is October 3rd for the week ending October 2nd. talking to an agent got my confusion resolved so fast. I think the conflicting info is because theyre talking about different programs maybe.

The last day to certify will be October 3, 2023 for the benefit week ending October 2. I received an email from NYSDOL confirming this last week. But beware, if you are on extended benefits that has a different end date of September 25th. Check your benefit type!

This whole thing is so confusing. I was told November 1st by one person and October 3rd by another. NY unemployment system is a complete mess rn 🤦‍♀️

Let me clear this up once and for all. I work closely with employment services (not directly for NYSDOL). Regular UI benefits: Last week ending October 2, 2023 (certify on Oct 3) Extended Benefits: Last week ending September 25, 2023 (certify on Sept 26) Federal programs all ended already. The confusion comes from different messages going out to different benefit types. Check your payment history to confirm which program type you're on. If you're struggling to reach someone on the phone (which is extremely common right now), I've had many clients successfully use Claimyr.com to get through to a rep. While it does cost money, most people I know say it's worth it compared to spending days trying to get through. One client called over 300 times without success before using this service. Also be aware that the website will be overwhelmed on these final certification dates, so try to certify early in the morning or late at night to avoid technical issues. Document everything and take screenshots of any errors. Hope this helps clear things up!

It's the week ending October 2nd, got the official letter last week. But honestly with how messy ny unemployment is, I'd try to plan as if September 25th is your last week just in case. Their systems are so backed up that if theres any issue with your last payment you might not see that money for weeks or months.

so the official last day is October 3rd, for the week ending October 2nd.... but.... don't be surprised if the website crashes on October 3rd from everyone trying to certify at once 🙄

I can't even get accurate info from the unemployment office directly. Called twice and got two different answers 🤡 I'm assuming Oct 3 is correct but who knows anymore

Wait are yall talking about all UI benefits or just the federal extension? Because those are two different things with different end dates.

not falling for another unemployment 'hack'... these never work

Just called and confirmed - last week to claim is the week ending October 2nd (so you certify on October 3rd). If you're on extended benefits though, that ends September 25th. Check your benefit type on your payment history screen.

PSA: The website is gonna crash on the last certification day so plan accordingly. Try to certify at off hours (very early morning or late night) and take screenshots of everything!! And start lining up other financial options now just in case.

Question - do we still have to certify for that last week even though the program is ending? Or will they auto-pay the final week?

NYSDOL website says October 2 is the last payable week and you certify on Oct 3. Put a reminder in your phone so you dont forget!!!

I was confused about this too so I used Claimyr.com to reach an agent (after days of failed calls). It's the week ending October 2nd, and you certify on the 3rd. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent and worth every penny to finally get a straight answer.

Every time I read a thread like this I'm reminded how BROKEN the ny unemployment system truly is. Other states have clear communication but here we have to play detective just to find out basic info 🤮