Finally got my ny unemployment application accepted - how long until I see my benefit amount?

Congrats on getting accepted! For me it took about 4-5 days after acceptance to see my benefit amount. They should send you a monetary determination letter that breaks down how much you'll get. You'll probably get an email when it's ready to view in your account. Just keep checking your online portal daily.

After banging my head against the wall for weeks trying to reach anyone at ny unemployment, I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically called for me, stayed on hold, and then connected me with an actual human when someone picked up. Talking to an agent got my benefits unlocked within days - best decision I made during this whole mess. They even have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I just went through this whole process and got accepted last month. It took exactly 7 days after acceptance to see my benefit amount in the system. They should send you an email when the determination letter is ready to view online. Mine came on a Tuesday. Just be patient and don't freak out if it takes a bit longer. The system is overloaded right now.

The timeline varies a lot depending on how complicated your work history is. For me it took 8 days, but my friend who had multiple employers got hers in just 3 days. I think they might prioritize certain cases. If you don't see anything after 10 business days, CALL THEM. Don't just wait forever.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but 'accepted' doesn't always mean you'll get paid right away. Mine was 'accepted' then stuck in pending for 6 weeks because they needed to 'verify my identity' even though I uploaded all the documents they asked for. NY unemployment is a total mess rn.

Here's the COMPLETE breakdown of what to expect (I work in HR and help former employees navigate this all the time): 1. Acceptance means your claim is valid, but they still need to calculate your benefit amount based on your previous earnings 2. You'll receive a Monetary Determination letter in your online account within 5-10 business days (check your dashboard daily) 3. This letter will show your weekly benefit amount (WBA) and your total benefit entitlement 4. After that, you'll need to certify weekly to receive payments 5. First payment typically comes 2-3 weeks after initial acceptance IF there are no issues If nothing happens after 10 days, you NEED to talk to someone. Regular phone lines are nearly impossible, but services like claimyr.com can get you through to an agent. Several of my former employees used it when their claims got stuck. The most common delay at your stage is identity verification issues or employer response delays. Don't panic, but stay proactive!

Watch out for the ID verification step. That's where mine got stuck for WEEKS. Even after acceptance, they randomly flagged me for extra verification and I had to upload my documents again. The system is a complete joke.

mine took 2 days but that was back in january. heard the systems more backed up now bc of all the layoffs happening. good luck!

Am I the only one who thinks the whole NY unemployment system needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch? It's 2023 and they're still using technology from like 2005. This is our tax dollars at work folks! 🤡

Make sure you certify every week even while waiting! This is important. You can backdate certifications up to a point, but it's easier if you just do them weekly as required. Don't miss this or you might lose money.

Just an FYI - the system is having major delays because of the tech layoffs affecting NY lately. My benefit amount took 12 days to show up and I applied in March. Hang in there!

Look at your previous paystubs and calculate it yourself. NY gives you about 50% of your average weekly wage (up to the maximum). You can figure it out pretty closely while waiting for the official amount.

ok no joke every1 in my friend group who got laid off recently had their claims stuck at some point. the ONLY way to get it fixed is to talk to a human. i was lucky and got thru after 2 days of calling but my roommate used claimyr.com and said it worked great.

Hey Keisha! I went through the exact same thing last month - that "accepted" status had me refreshing my account like crazy! In my case, it took about 6 days after acceptance to see my actual benefit amount show up. They'll post a "Monetary Determination" letter in your online account that breaks down your weekly benefit amount and total benefits available. You should get an email notification when it's ready to view. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking when you're trying to budget, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep certifying weekly in the meantime and checking your account daily. Fingers crossed yours comes through quickly! 🤞