Is NY unemployment paying maximum benefit now that $300 federal payments ended?

The regular NY unemployment benefits continue exactly as before - only the federal supplement of $300 is ending. Your weekly benefit amount (WBA) was calculated when you first filed and won't change. The maximum regular NY unemployment is currently $625/week for claims filed after January 2025, but you'll get whatever your determined amount was when you applied. Nothing about your regular benefits changes.

no ur not gettting the max ur just getting wht they already aproved u for when u first aplied. the 300 is gone thats all

To clarify what others have said, your base unemployment continues unchanged - just minus the $300 federal supplement. Your benefit amount was calculated based on your earnings during your base period (roughly the 5 quarters before you filed). The maximum possible benefit ($625/week) only applies if your previous earnings were high enough to qualify for that amount. You mentioned your benefit year isn't over yet - that's good! You can continue claiming until either: 1. You reach your maximum benefit entitlement (total $ amount in your claim) 2. Your benefit year ends (typically one year from filing date) 3. You find new employment Just keep certifying weekly as usual.

I just got my payment yesterday and it was exactly my regular amount minus the $300. So yes, it continues but smaller obviously.

Is anyone else FURIOUS about this?!?! I can't pay my rent with just the regular amount! They can't just cut off the extra $300 with literally NO WARNING!!! I called unemployment FIVE TIMES yesterday and couldn't get through to anyone! How are we supposed to survive on the regular amount??? This is INSANE!!!

I was in the same boat last week - couldn't get through to anyone at unemployment to ask about this. Was on hold for 3+ hours before getting disconnected each time. Finally I used this service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. They basically call on your behalf and then connect you when they reach an agent. Saved me hours of frustration. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent confirmed what others are saying - regular benefits continue as normal, just without the federal supplement. If you have other questions about your specific claim, I'd recommend trying to actually speak with an agent.

My sister-in-law said she heard they might extend the federal money again in October but I haven't seen anything official. Has anyone else heard this???

i was freaking out to bout this but i just certifed sunday and got paid my normal amount (minus the 300) this morning. its all good just less $

What if your benefit year just ended? Mine ended Sept 2 and I was told I need to reapply... anyone know if the whole process starts over?

Thank you everyone for the quick responses! This clarifies a lot. I was getting worried when I saw the smaller payment amount but now I understand it's just continuing as normal minus the federal supplement. I'll keep certifying weekly until either my benefit year ends in November or I find a new job.