NY unemployment claim after vaccine reaction showing $0.00 - what does this mean?

Having $0.00 on your payment history usually means your claim is pending a determination. The system recognizes you've been certified but hasn't approved payment. Could be because you quit rather than being laid off - that often triggers a review. They need to determine if your reason for leaving was valid. Medical reasons can qualify but they need documentation.

I was in a similar situation last year - tried calling that 209 number for WEEKS with no success. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a live agent within hours. They do the calling/waiting for you then connect you when someone picks up. Talking to the agent got my claim unstuck and I was paid within days. Best money I ever spent after months of frustration! They have a video explaining how it works too: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

If your claiming because you QUIT your job, even for medical reasons, ny unemployment is probably gonna deny you. They only pay if you were fired or laid off without cause. You might be waiting for nothing tbh.

Its probably pending review. The $0.00 means they see your certification but havent decided to pay you yet. Did you upload medical documentation about your vaccine reaction? Thats super important for your case.

Welcome to NYSDOL hell 👹 Where nobody answers phones, nothing makes sense, and your financial future hangs in limbo for months! The $0.00 just means they acknowledge you exist but haven't decided if they're going to help you yet. I spent 5 months in that state before finally getting through to someone.

Here's what you need to do to resolve this (I work with an advocacy group helping claimants): 1) You need to prove your medical condition was severe enough to justify leaving work. Get documentation from your doctor showing the vaccine reaction and why it prevented you from continuing your job. 2) You need to show you attempted to resolve the situation with your employer before quitting (asked for accommodations, medical leave, etc). 3) You need to actually SPEAK with an agent. The $0.00 means you're in pending status and someone needs to review your case. This is the hardest part since calling is nearly impossible. I recommend using claimyr.com to get through to an agent - it's the most reliable way to reach NYSDOL currently. Once you speak to someone, explain your situation clearly and ask what documentation they need to process your claim. Many claims like yours are eventually approved, but they're stuck in the backlog without intervention. Getting through to a live person is absolutely crucial to moving your claim forward.

I hate to break it to u but the $0.00 usually means your claim was denied but the system hasn't updated to tell you that yet. You'll probably get a letter in a few weeks explaining why. Since you quit, even for medical reasons, they consider that voluntary separation which is usually denied.

have u checked ur email and mail? sometimes they send u a questionare about why u left ur job that u need to fill out. if u missed that, ur claim will just sit there with $0. check ur spam folder too!

Everybody saying $0.00 means pending is correct. The bigger issue is you voluntarily quit your job. Even with medical reasons, this is a tough approval. You'll definitely need to speak with an agent AND be prepared to appeal if denied. Appeals for medical reasons often get approved when initial claims are denied.

I just want to say the whole NY unemployment system is TRASH. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. They treat us like we're trying to scam them when we're just trying to survive. Good luck getting through to anyone who gives a damn.

Any chance you can get a letter from your doctor explaining the vax reaction and why it made it impossible to continue your job? Medical documentation is key for these situations. You should also reach out to your former employer - if they won't contest your claim that helps a lot.

do u have any messages in ur inbox on the unemployment site? sometimes they ask for more info there but dont email you about it. worth checking.

Try calling exactly at 7:58am - the phones open at 8am but if you're in queue right before they sometimes pick up faster. Worked for me last month when I was desperate to talk to someone.

The irony of a vaccine that was supposed to help you ending up causing financial hardship... welcome to America. But for real, I had luck emailing my state representative's office when I had unemployment issues. They have special contacts at NYSDOL and can sometimes get answers faster.

I got fed up with the phone system and used claimyr.com - had my issue resolved the same day after weeks of trying. Just sharing what worked for me - talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast. Their youtube explains how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE