NYDOL Reconsideration Claim: 24+ hours, no response. What to do?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I submitted a reconsideration claim to the DOL and I'm still waiting to hear back. It's been over 24 hours since I tried to get in touch with them. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to speed up the process or what to expect next?
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Beth Ford
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting for weeks to hear back about my claim. The DOL is so slow, it's ridiculous. Have you tried calling them directly?
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Atticus Domingo
I tried calling but couldn't get through. The wait times are insane. š«
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Morita Montoya
Pro tip: call right when they open. Sometimes you can catch them before the lines get jammed.
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Beth Ford
Good idea! I'll try that tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed š¤
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Kingston Bellamy
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Joy Olmedo
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Isaiah Cross
I'm skeptical. Why should we have to pay to talk to a government agency? š¤
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Kingston Bellamy
I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying, I finally got through. Worth every penny imo.
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Kiara Greene
How long did you have to wait with this service?
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Kingston Bellamy
It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to actively wait on the phone. They called me when an agent was ready.
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Evelyn Kelly
Here's what I've learned from my experience with DOL reconsideration claims: ā¢ Be patient. It can take weeks or even months to hear back. ā¢ Make sure all your documentation is in order and easily accessible. ā¢ Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. ā¢ Check your online account regularly for updates. ā¢ If possible, try to find out if there's a specific person handling your case. ā¢ Sometimes, reaching out to your local representative can help speed things up. Hang in there, OP. The system is frustrating, but persistence usually pays off in the end.
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Atticus Domingo
Thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely start keeping a log. Any tips on finding out who's handling my case?
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Evelyn Kelly
Glad to help! As for finding out who's handling your case, it's tricky. Sometimes if you call and get through, you can ask the rep if there's a specific person assigned. But tbh, it's hit or miss.
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Paloma Clark
This is great advice. I wish I'd known all this when I started my claim. Would've saved me so much headache!
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Heather Tyson
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy š¤” where everything takes forever and nothing makes sense
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Raul Neal
Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails from DOL end up there. Happened to me and I almost missed a crucial deadline.
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Atticus Domingo
Oh snap, I didn't even think of that! Checking now, thanks for the tip!
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Jenna Sloan
I heard they recently updated their system. Maybe that's causing delays? Anyone else notice longer wait times lately?
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Christian Burns
Yeah, I noticed that too. Seems like every time they "upgrade," things get worse before they get better. š
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Sasha Reese
Really? I must have missed that. Do you know when this update happened?
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Jenna Sloan
I think it was about two weeks ago? Not 100% sure tho
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Muhammad Hobbs
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just be grateful that unemployment benefits exist at all. Some countries don't even have this safety net.
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Noland Curtis
Bruh, just because other places have it worse doesn't mean we can't expect better service here. We pay taxes for this stuff.
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Diez Ellis
I mean, you're not wrong, but that doesn't make the frustration any less real for people struggling rn
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Vanessa Figueroa
Hey OP, what was the reason for your reconsideration claim? I'm thinking about filing one myself and wondering what qualifies.
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Atticus Domingo
I was initially denied because of a mixup with my employment dates. Had to submit additional proof to show I was eligible.
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Vanessa Figueroa
Ah gotcha. Thanks for sharing. Hope it works out for you!
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