NY unemployment effective days ran out but benefit year ends in 2023 - can I still claim weekly?

When ur effective days are gone, ur benefits are gone. Period. Doesn't matter when ur benefit year ends. That's just the window u had to USE the weeks, not a guarantee of weeks.

You've exhausted your maximum 26 weeks of regular UI benefits (which equals 104 effective days in NY). Even though your benefit year continues until December 2025, you've used all available benefits under standard unemployment. However, I would recommend continuing to certify weekly for two reasons: 1. If NY creates any new extensions (though currently none exist), having continuous certification will make transition smoother 2. It keeps you in the habit of job searching and documenting your work search activities Just understand you won't receive payments unless something changes with state or federal policy.

When your effective days run out, benefits stop, but you might qualify for other programs. Consider applying for: - SNAP (food assistance) - HEAP (heating assistance) - Medicaid Each has different eligibility requirements. Visit myBenefits.ny.gov to see what you might qualify for.

I had the EXACT same situation last year!!! My days ran out in March but my benefit year wasn't until November 2025. I kept certifying every week for TWO MONTHS and nothing happened!! Complete waste of time. The system just said $0.00 every week. I got so frustrated I stopped, but then I couldn't get through to anyone on the phone to ask if I should keep going. The system is TERRIBLE.

For anyone in this situation who needs to speak with a UI agent about extended benefits or next steps: I was struggling to get through on the phones too. I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a NYSDOL agent within 20 minutes after I spent days trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE I used it when my benefits ran out to ask about extensions, and while there weren't any available, the agent was able to tell me about other programs I qualified for based on my specific situation.

To clarify about the benefit year vs. effective days confusion: NY unemployment provides up to 26 weeks (104 effective days) of benefits within a 52-week benefit year. When you run out of effective days, your benefits end regardless of when your benefit year ends. Currently, there are no active extended benefit programs in NY unemployment. These only trigger during periods of high unemployment or through special federal legislation. You can keep certifying after benefits exhaust, but there's no guarantee of retroactive payment if extensions become available later. It's a personal choice whether the potential future benefit outweighs the weekly time commitment.

ya ur not getting anymore money lol benefit year is just a technical thing. sorry ur out of luck unless u can find a job fast or they make changes

I'd recommend keeping up with your certifications even after exhausting benefits. While there are no active extensions now, the labor market is changing rapidly and legislative responses could follow. Maintaining your claim keeps your work search documentation current and positions you favorably if any extensions are implemented. Also, depending on your circumstances, you might want to check if you qualify for other types of unemployment like Trade Adjustment Assistance (if your job was affected by foreign imports) or training benefits through the NYSDOL.

To check if your company has a TAA certification, visit the NYSDOL website and search their database of certified companies. You can also call their office directly. If your company isn't listed but you believe foreign trade impacted your job loss, you or your former employer can petition for certification. The process takes time but can provide significant extended benefits including training funds if approved.

I'm in a similar boat - my effective days just hit zero last week but my benefit year doesn't end until October 2025. I've been reading through everyone's advice here and I think I'm going to keep certifying for at least another month or two. Even if there's only a small chance of extensions, the 10 minutes a week seems worth it compared to potentially missing out on backpay if something does get passed. Plus it keeps me accountable for my job search activities. Has anyone heard any rumors about potential state extensions being discussed in Albany?

I'm new to this community but going through the exact same situation right now. My effective days just ran out this week but my benefit year doesn't end until August 2025. Reading through everyone's responses here has been really helpful - I was so confused about the difference between effective days and benefit year ending. I think I'm going to follow the advice about continuing to certify weekly for now. Even if there's no guarantee of extensions, it seems like the small time investment is worth the potential upside. Has anyone had success with any of the other programs mentioned like SNAP or HEAP while job searching? I've never applied for assistance before but my savings are running low.

I just went through this exact situation a few months ago and wanted to share what I learned. Like everyone else said, once your effective days hit zero, you won't get any more payments regardless of when your benefit year ends. But I did keep certifying weekly for about 6 weeks after my benefits ran out, and here's why it was worth it: 1. It kept me disciplined about my job search - having to document 3 work search activities every week really helped me stay focused 2. I discovered some job training programs through the NYSDOL website that I wouldn't have found otherwise 3. Even though no extensions materialized, I felt better knowing I was still "in the system" just in case The whole process only takes about 5-10 minutes each week, so it's not a huge time commitment. I eventually stopped after about 6 weeks when I got a new job, but I'm glad I kept it up during that transition period. Also, definitely look into those other assistance programs people mentioned - I qualified for SNAP and it really helped during those lean weeks. The myBenefits.ny.gov site makes it pretty easy to see what you might be eligible for.

I'm going through this exact same situation right now - just got the zero effective days message yesterday but my benefit year doesn't end until November 2025. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful in understanding the difference between effective days and benefit year. I think I'm going to follow the advice about continuing to certify weekly, especially after seeing people's experiences about how it keeps you accountable for job searching and positions you better if any extensions do happen. I'm also going to look into those other assistance programs mentioned - I've been hesitant to apply for things like SNAP but my unemployment savings are getting pretty thin. Has anyone had experience with the job training programs through NYSDOL that were mentioned? I'm in retail management but thinking I might need to pivot to a different field given how my industry has been struggling.

I'm dealing with this same issue right now - my effective days just hit zero last week but my benefit year runs until January 2026. After reading through everyone's experiences here, I'm definitely going to keep certifying weekly for at least the next couple months. The way I see it, even if there's only a 10% chance of extensions being passed, the few minutes each week is worth the potential backpay. Plus several people mentioned how it helps keep you disciplined with job searching, which I definitely need right now. I'm also going to look into applying for SNAP and HEAP - I've been putting it off but hearing how straightforward the process was for others makes me feel more confident about it. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who went through this recently. It's really helpful to get practical advice from people who actually dealt with this situation rather than just guessing what might happen.