My kid finally got his ny unemployment benefits after waiting 5 months!

That's amazing news! My son was stuck in limbo for about 3 months before his came through. The relief when that money finally hits is incredible. So happy for your daughter!

After struggling with the phone lines for weeks with no luck, I broke down and tried this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They actually got me past the hold queue and connected to a real agent who fixed my claim on the spot. Talking to that agent was the difference between waiting another 3 months or getting my benefits within days. Best decision I made during this whole unemployment headache! They have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Congrats! Still waiting on mine after 6 weeks... but stories like this give me hope. Did they pay interest on the backpay or just the base amount?

The NY system is such garbage. I'm glad your daughter finally got paid, but it shouldn't take 5 MONTHS! This is people's livelihoods we're talking about. The whole department needs to be gutted and rebuilt from scratch.

What finally worked for her? Did she get through to someone on the phone? My claim has been stuck for 3 months and I'm losing my mind.

so ur telling me theres hope for me?? 😭 im on month 3 of weekly certifications with nothing to show for it

Let me share what worked for ME when my claim was stuck for months. First, document EVERYTHING - dates you certified, confirmation numbers, any messages you get. Second, be persistent but professional - call early in the morning (right when they open), try the callback option if available. Third, reach out to your state rep/senator - this was what finally broke my logjam! Fourth, use claimyr.com if you're desperate to get through the phone lines - worth every penny when you're waiting on thousands in benefits. Lastly, check your spam folder regularly - some important notices go there. The system is frustrating but you CAN get your money. Remember: you are ENTITLED to these benefits - it's not charity, it's insurance you've paid into. Don't let the broken system discourage you!

did they give her all the payments at once or split them up? im curious because mine just got approved after 2 months

Honestly, the NY unemployment system should be investigated. It's completely unacceptable that people have to wait months for benefits they're entitled to. glad your daughter finally got paid tho

5 months that is CRAZYYYY. im on week 7 of waiting and thought THAT was bad. did she have to do anything special to finally break through?

The same thing happened to me! Stuck in limbo for 4 months, no help from regular agents. Finally used claimyr.com to get past the phone maze, talked to someone who actually knew what they were doing, and got paid 3 days later. The NY unemployment phone system is designed to keep you from talking to real help.

5 MONTHS??! That should be illegal! How are people supposed to survive?? I'm so happy for your daughter but furious at the system. This story just confirms that squeaky wheels get the grease - you have to be PERSISTENT with unemployment.

im curious - did ur daughter have the "we need to verify your identity" issue or was it something else holding up her claim?

Wooooow 5 months is criminal! I'm going on 6 weeks and already panicking. Is there anything specific she did that finally got things moving? I've uploaded every document they asked for but still nothing.

Stories like this both give me hope and make me angry. Glad your daughter got paid but it's ridiculous we have to jump through so many hoops for benefits we've earned. The nysdol treats everyone like they're trying to commit fraud instead of just helping people who need it.