NY unemployment regular benefits ending but benefit year still active - will extended benefits start automatically?

You should automatically transition to extended benefits if you qualify - you don't need to submit a new application. The system should roll you over, but you'll need to continue certifying weekly as usual. You'll likely receive a message in your online account and/or a letter confirming the transition when it happens. Just make sure you don't miss any weekly certifications during this transition period.

I just went thru this last month. YES keep certifying every week! I got a message in my account after my 2nd certification following the end of regular benefits saying I was approved for extended benefits. Didn't have to do anything else.

dont stress about it the system will switch u over but sometimes theres a delay be prepared for that maybe have some $ saved if u can

This is how the NY extended benefits program works for 2025: 1. Keep certifying weekly without interruption 2. The system identifies you've exhausted regular UI 3. An automatic review of your eligibility for extended benefits occurs 4. If eligible, you'll receive a determination notice (EB-8025 form) in your message center 5. Your benefit amount stays the same 6. The extension lasts until either September 2025 or until you reach the maximum benefit amount IMPORTANT: The work search requirements are stricter under extended benefits - you must document at least 5 work search activities per week instead of the usual 3.

I HAD THE WORST EXPERIENCE with this!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN! I exhausted my regular benefits in February and it took FIVE WEEKS before I got any extended benefits!!! I kept certifying and it kept saying "pending" with no explanation! Called HUNDREDS of times and couldn't get through!!! My landlord was threatening eviction and NYSDOL didn't care at all!!!

When I hit this same situation last month, I couldn't get through to anyone at NYSDOL for weeks. I tried calling at different times, using different phones, nothing worked. I was about to give up when someone recommended Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that helps you connect with unemployment agents by holding your place in line. I was skeptical but desperate, so I tried it and got through to an agent in about 40 minutes. They confirmed I was eligible for extended benefits and fixed an issue that would have delayed my payments. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - honestly saved me weeks of stress.

My cousin works as a career counselor and she told me the extended benefits can sometimes take an extra week to kick in because they have to review your file but it's supposed to be automatic. But she also said sometimes there's glitches when there's a lot of people transitioning at once which happens at the start of each quarter.

Quick update on a policy detail I should clarify: For 2025, NY extended benefits require you to accept suitable work if offered. The definition of "suitable work" is stricter than during regular UI. After 13 weeks on unemployment, you're expected to accept work offers even if: 1. The pay is at least 80% of your previous wage 2. The position is outside your previous occupation 3. The commute is up to 1.5 hours each way Rejecting "suitable work" can jeopardize your extended benefits eligibility.

anyone else notice that the payment hits your account a day later when ur on extended benefits? regular UI always came tuesday for me but extended benefits hits wednesday for some reason

Update: I certified yesterday for my final week of regular benefits. The system didn't show anything different, but today I got a message in my account saying I'm eligible for extended benefits! It says I need to continue certifying weekly and that my weekly benefit amount will stay the same. It also mentioned the increased work search requirements (5 activities per week). Thanks everyone for your help and advice!