Does ny unemployment still pay the extra $300 after account reopening?

Yes you should get the backdated $300 payments too as long as the weeks were during the time the federal supplement was active. I had a similar issue when I had to go take care of my sick mom for a month and couldn't certify. When they reopened my claim they paid both the state amount and the federal $300 for each eligible week. Took about 10 days for it all to show up in my account though.

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I had the EXACT same situation happen to me (except it was a car accident not appendicitis). From my experience, you WILL get the $300 federal supplement for any missed weeks as long as those weeks fell during the period when the supplement was active. Just make sure they correctly classify your reason for not certifying as medical/illness related so it doesn't count against you.

Honestly the phone reps give different answers depending who you talk to. If I were you I'd call back and specifically ask about the $300 supplement to make sure. I've had to call 3-4 times sometimes to get consistent answers about my claim. The ny unemployment system is a complete mess rn.

I don't think the $300 is even active anymore? Didn't it end a while back? Or am I confusing it with something else?

This happened to me last summer. Here's what you need to know: - YES, you will get the $300 federal supplement for any eligible weeks - MAKE SURE they properly recorded your reason for not certifying as medical (this is crucial) - ASK THEM for a specific timeframe on when to expect payment - DOCUMENT everything - who you spoke with, reference numbers, etc. - CHECK your payment history online daily If you're still having trouble reaching someone by phone, I highly recommend claimyr.com - it's a service that calls for you and connects you to an agent when they answer. Saved me days of frustration after I couldn't get through for weeks. The backdated money hit my account about 7 business days after they fixed my claim.

Anyone else notice how the entire NY unemployment system seems designed to make people give up? 🙄 Like they WANT us to miss certifications or get frustrated with the process.

It really depends on your claim date and when those missed weeks were. The $300 federal supplement isn't permanent - it was only for specific time periods. What weeks exactly are you trying to claim? That would help us give better advice.

Dont waste ur time calling the regular number, you'll never get thru. I spent 2 weeks trying before I found this hack: call your local state assembly member's office. They have direct lines to unemployment specialists who can fix this stuff fast. Fixed my account in 48 hours after I'd been trying for weeks on my own.

just went thru this exact thing. you'll get the regular unemployment plus the $300 for any eligible weeks. but be prepared to wait at least 2-3 weeks for the money to show up. the system is sloooooow

Make sure you check your email/mail carefully! When they reactivate your account after a gap they sometimes send you a questionnaire that you have to fill out to explain why you didn't certify. If you miss that form, the whole process gets delayed again. Ask the agent specifically if there's any additional documentation they need from you.

I'm actually going through this EXACT situation right now. Had surgery, didn't certify for 6 weeks, account got closed. Called about 300 times before finally getting through last week. They reopened my claim and my backpay INCLUDING the $300 supplement just hit my account this morning. So yes, it works! Just be patient.

Technically u should get it but ny unemployment is completley FUBAR right now. I've been waiting 10 weeks for a simple issue to be fixed and keep getting different answers from every rep. I'd suggest calling everyday until it's fixed. sorry ur dealing with this 😔

The $300 is retroactive for eligible weeks, but here's the important part - you need to make sure the agent marked your claim with the right code for medical reasons. If they just reopened it without the proper coding, you might run into issues. Did they specifically mention anything about a medical exemption or code when you talked to them?

When I had something similar happen, I had to call and specifically request the federal supplement portion after they fixed my regular benefits. The system doesn't always process both automatically. Call back and ask specifically about the $300.

the nysdol website has a FAQ about this exact situation. from what i remember reading, yes you'll get the $300 for any eligible weeks as long as the system shows you were entitled to regular benefits for those weeks. also make sure they properly coded your hospital stay so you don't get penalized for not doing the work search requirements!

Hope you're feeling better after your appendicitis! That's awful timing with everything else going on. Sending you good vibes that your payments come through quickly 🙏