NY unemployment benefits ending in 4 days - How to reapply after regular benefits run out?

When your regular UI benefits run out, you might qualify for Extended Benefits (EB) depending on if they're currently activated in NY. As of March 2025, they are activated. You don't need to reapply - the system should automatically evaluate you for EB eligibility after your regular benefits are exhausted. Just keep certifying weekly as usual. However, if you haven't received notification about this by your last payment, call NYSDOL immediately to confirm. You might also want to check if you qualify for other assistance programs while you continue looking for work. The NYSDOL should provide information about this during your weekly certification.

the system will tell u when u log in to certify. just keep certifying every week even after ur last payment. thats what i did last year and it worked fine. dont stress

I went through this exact situation in January. Here's what happens: after your regular UI benefits are exhausted, you'll see a message when you log in to certify that you're being considered for Extended Benefits. IMPORTANT: You need to continue certifying weekly WITHOUT INTERRUPTION even during the transition period when you might not be receiving payments. The system evaluates your eligibility automatically, but there's often a 1-2 week gap between your final regular UI payment and your first EB payment while they process the transition. This is normal but super stressful if you're not expecting it. If you don't see any message about EB after your final payment, or if it's been more than 2 weeks since your last payment and you've continued certifying, that's when you need to contact NYSDOL directly.

I don't want to be all doom and gloom but the EB system is SO inconsistent right now. I know 3 people who should have qualified but two got rejected for some random technicalities. Keep applying for jobs like crazy just in case!

After trying to call NYSDOL for THREE DAYS about my benefits transition (kept getting disconnected or 6+ hour wait times), I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 35 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent explained exactly what was happening with my claim transition and fixed an issue that was holding things up. Turns out I had answered one of the certification questions incorrectly which flagged my account, but no one bothered to tell me. Worth it to get actual answers instead of stressing for weeks.

Hey there, wanted to share that the transitiion from regular UI to Extended Benefits can be confusing. When my regular benefits ran out in February, I got a message when I logged in to certify that I was being evaluated for Extended Benefits. Make sure your contact information is updated in the system because they sent me a letter with additional requirements for EB. One thing people often miss: for Extended Benefits, they are stricter about your work search activities. You need to document more job applications (at least 5 per week instead of 3) and keep better records. They actually asked me to upload proof of my job search activities after I started receiving EB. Hope this helps with your situation! The transition can be stressful but usually works out if you keep certifying.

Just went thru this last month. You actually CANT reapply right away if ur on regular UI that's ending - you'll get rejected for a duplicate claim. The system is supposed to automatically check if you qualify for Extended Benefits. Just keep certifying every week like normal. BUT sometimes the system glitches and doesn't process your EB claim properly. If u don't see any update on your account after your last payment, or if you get a weird message when certifying, CALL THEM IMMEDIATELY. Don't wait like I did thinking it would resolve itself. Cost me 3 weeks of benefits because of some stupid technical error they had to fix manually.

when did u first file ur claim? cuz theres also a BYE date (benefit year end) that matters 2. if ur at 26 weeks of benefits but not at ur BYE date its different than if ur at ur BYE date

Update: I just logged into my account and noticed there's now a message saying I need to complete an "Extended Benefits Eligibility Questionnaire" before my claim can be evaluated for EB! Has anyone filled this out before? It seems to be asking for detailed information about my job search efforts for the past 8 weeks.

That's great news that you're seeing the Extended Benefits Eligibility Questionnaire! This means the system is working properly and evaluating your claim for EB. When I filled mine out a few months ago, I made sure to include everything - even things like attending virtual job fairs, updating my LinkedIn profile, and reaching out to former colleagues for networking. They really want to see that you're actively looking for work. One tip: if you've been keeping a job search log (which you should be doing anyway), reference it while filling out the questionnaire. Be as specific as possible with company names, dates, and types of activities. The more detailed you are, the better your chances of approval. Also, don't worry if some of your earlier job search activities weren't as robust - they understand that people ramp up their efforts as benefits near expiration. Just be honest about what you've actually done. You got this!

Dylan, I see you're getting some great advice here! As someone who just went through this exact transition last month, I wanted to add that once you complete the Extended Benefits Eligibility Questionnaire, keep checking your account daily. The processing time can vary - mine took about 5 business days to get approved and then another week before I saw the first EB payment. One thing that caught me off guard: Extended Benefits have different rules than regular UI. The weekly benefit amount might be slightly different, and like Nina mentioned, the work search requirements are more strict. They also have different duration limits depending on the state's unemployment rate. Don't panic about the 4-day countdown - that questionnaire appearing is actually the best possible sign that everything is moving forward correctly. Just make sure you complete it thoroughly and continue certifying every week without interruption. You're going to be fine!

Hey Dylan! I went through this exact same panic last year when my benefits were about to end. The good news is that seeing the Extended Benefits Eligibility Questionnaire means everything is working as it should! When I filled mine out, I was super worried I didn't have enough job search activities documented, but I included everything I could think of - online applications, networking calls, even time spent researching companies and tailoring my resume. The key is being thorough and honest. One thing I wish someone had told me: after you submit the questionnaire, it can take up to 10 business days to get a decision, and there might be a brief gap in payments during the transition. This is totally normal but scary when you're watching your bank account. Just keep certifying every single week even if you don't see payments right away. Also, once you're on EB, they're much more likely to audit your job search activities, so start keeping detailed records now if you haven't already. Screenshots, confirmation emails, dates and times - everything helps if they ask for proof later. You're going to get through this! The system works, it's just not very user-friendly about explaining the process.