First time filing ny unemployment - 3 weeks later no payment after ID.me verification

Unfortunately thats pretty normal these days. I had to wait almost 5 weeks for my first payment after ID.me verification. The system is totally backed up. Keep certifying every week and eventually it'll come through (probably all at once). If you hit the 6 week mark with no change then def try calling.

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The system is completely broken. I had to wait 7 weeks for my first payment last year. Keep certifying every week and eventually you'll get a big lump sum payment for all the back weeks. It suuuuucks but there's not much you can do except wait.

YOU NEED TO CALL THEM! Seriously. Waiting will just make things worse. Something is probably holding up your claim - could be a simple issue they need to clear. I was in the exact same situation last April and waited 2 months thinking it would resolve itself. Turned out they needed to verify one piece of info and fixed it in 5 minutes once I actually got through on the phone.

This is exactly what's happening to me right now!!! Been waiting 4 weeks since ID me verification, got the monetary determination letter but no actual payments. My bills are piling up and I'm getting really desperate. This system is a complete joke. 🤬

Here's what I've learned after going through the NY unemployment system TWICE in the last year: 1. The ID.me verification often creates a 3-6 week delay for first-time filers 2. Most claims require manual review by an agent which is why everything takes forever 3. If you're at 4+ weeks with no payment, something is likely stuck and you NEED to speak with an agent 4. The online messaging system is basically useless - phone is the only way to get issues resolved 5. If you're desperate to reach someone, use claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you and connect you with an agent when they pick up 6. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING - dates you certified, confirmation numbers, etc. 7. Contact your state representative if you hit the 6 week mark with no movement Don't give up! The system is designed to be frustrating but persistence pays off. When your claim finally processes, you'll get all back payments at once.

this is totally normal but that doesnt make it ok!!! the system is designed to make people give up. i waited almost 8 weeks for my first payment. keep certifying every week and dont miss any or you'll mess up the process even more.

Check your spam folder! I had the same issue and turns out they had emailed me requesting additional info but it went to spam. Once I provided what they needed, payments started within a week.

I had the EXACT same problem in December. My claim was stuck in pending for weeks after ID.me verification. Turns out there was an identity verification flag on my account even though I had already done the ID.me process 🤦‍♂️ Had to call and have an agent manually remove the flag. Payments started flowing 2 days later. You definitely need to talk to someone.

Happened to me and my roomate both. Its DEFINETLY a system wide issue with the ny unemployment process. New claims are taking forever to process even with successful ID verification. Hang in there!

YSK: a monetary determination letter is NOT the same as claim approval. The monetary determination just tells you what your benefit amount would be IF your claim is approved. You still need to get actual claim approval before payments start. Keep certifying and be patient.

have you checked your payment history page on the website? sometimes the main page says pending but the payment history will show if payments are being processed

My sister works for NYSDOL (not in claims processing tho) and she says they're still dealing with massive backlogs. First time claims with ID.me verification are taking 4-6 weeks minimum right now. It's not just you - the whole system is overwhelmed.

This might sound crazy but try messaging them on Twitter. I was stuck in pending hell for 5 weeks, DMed the NYSDOL Twitter account with my info (not publicly!!!), and magically my claim started moving 2 days later. Worth a shot.

lol welcome to NY unemployment where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up 🤡 Took me 9 WEEKS to get my first payment. The system is a joke. Absolutely broken. But yeah, sadly your timeline is pretty standard these days.

Look for a letter in the mail asking for additional information. This happened to me - waited 4 weeks with no payment, then finally got a letter asking for paystubs from my previous employer to verify wages. Sent those in and payments started 10 days later.

You're gonna have to call them bro. I wasted 2 months waiting for my claim to "process" only to find out they needed one piece of info from me that could have been resolved in 5 mins. The system won't tell you if something's holding up your claim - only a human can do that.

4 weeks is sadly the new "normal" for first time claims... but i wouldn't wait longer than that. keep certifying every week but also try to get someone on the phone to make sure there isn't a flag on your account holding things up.

Everyone saying "it's normal" is part of the problem. IT'S NOT NORMAL! It's completely unacceptable that NY unemployment makes people wait 4-8 weeks for benefits they need NOW. Contact your state representatives and complain. The system only changes when enough people raise hell about it.