How long does the extra unemployment benefits last in 2025 - NYS Department of Labor question

The extra federal unemployment programs like the $600 weekly boost ended years ago in 2021. What you're getting now is just the regular New York state unemployment insurance benefit based on your earnings history. The maximum weekly benefit amount in NY for 2025 is $504, which sounds like what you're already receiving. There aren't any additional federal supplements being added to regular unemployment claims right now.

yeah those extra payments were only during covid times, they're long gone now. you might be thinking of the FPUC which was the extra $600 then later $300 per week but that all ended in september 2021. regular unemployment is all we get now

Just to clarify - you should double-check your benefit calculation is correct though. If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to verify your weekly benefit amount, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent when the phone lines were constantly busy. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really saved me time instead of calling for hours.

The system is so confusing with all the different programs over the years. I remember getting those extra payments during the pandemic but I wasn't sure if anything similar was still available. Thanks for clearing this up everyone!

Just want to add that if you're unsure about your benefit amount calculation, you can also check your online NY.gov account under the unemployment services section. It should show a breakdown of how they calculated your weekly benefit amount based on your base period earnings. The $504 you're getting does sound like it could be the maximum, but it's worth verifying that it's calculated correctly from your actual wage history. Sometimes there can be errors in how they record your earnings from different employers.

I went through the same confusion when I first filed! The $504 weekly benefit is actually pretty good - that's close to the maximum you can get in New York state. Just to put it in perspective, the minimum weekly benefit in NY is around $104, so you're doing well. The amount is based on your highest earning quarter during your base period, so if you were making decent money before becoming unemployed, that explains the higher benefit amount. The regular state unemployment typically lasts up to 26 weeks, but there's no extra federal money being added on top like there was during COVID.

I was in a similar situation last year and had the same confusion! The $504 you're receiving is actually really good - that's essentially the maximum weekly benefit amount in New York State. During the pandemic there were all those extra federal programs (like the additional $300-600 per week), but those ended back in 2021. Now it's just the regular state unemployment insurance, which for NY maxes out around $504 based on your previous earnings. The duration is typically 26 weeks of benefits. If you've been getting $504 for 3 months already, you're definitely getting the full amount you're entitled to under the current system. No extra money available beyond that unfortunately!