NYS Department of Labor adjudication determination - what does this actually mean for my unemployment claim?
I've been waiting 6 weeks for my unemployment claim to process and today I finally got an update that says 'adjudication determination' in my account. But I have NO idea what this actually means! Does this mean they made a decision? Is my claim approved or denied? The status doesn't say either way and I'm freaking out because I really need these benefits. Has anyone else seen this status before? What happens next?
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Marcelle Drum
An adjudication determination means the NYS Department of Labor has finished reviewing your case and made a decision about your eligibility. This happens after they investigate any issues that came up during the initial review process. You should receive a formal determination letter in the mail within 2-3 business days explaining their decision and the reasoning behind it. If approved, your benefits should start processing. If denied, the letter will explain why and how to appeal.
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Collins Angel
•Thank you! That makes me feel a bit better. I guess I just have to wait for the letter to know for sure what the decision is.
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Tate Jensen
same thing happened to me last month!! i was so confused by that status too. turned out they approved my claim but it took another week before i actually saw any money in my account
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Collins Angel
•Oh wow, so even after the determination it can still take more time? This process is so stressful.
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Adaline Wong
The adjudication process can involve several different issues - separation from employment, availability for work, job search activities, or identity verification. The determination letter will specify exactly what they reviewed and what they decided. Keep checking your online account too because sometimes the payment information updates before you get the physical letter.
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Gabriel Ruiz
•This is really helpful. I've been dealing with getting through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks trying to get answers about my adjudication. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent who could explain my specific situation. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was way easier than trying to call myself and getting hung up on constantly.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
ugh the waiting is the WORST part of this whole process!! they really need to make these statuses clearer instead of using confusing terms like adjudication determination
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Peyton Clarke
•Totally agree! The whole system seems designed to keep people in the dark about what's happening with their claims.
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Evan Kalinowski
I went through this exact same thing about 3 months ago! The "adjudication determination" status definitely means they've made a decision on your case. In my experience, you'll usually know within 24-48 hours whether it's good or bad news because your account will either show payment amounts or you'll get a notice about issues that need to be resolved. The formal determination letter follows a few days later with all the details. Try not to stress too much - the fact that they completed the adjudication is actually a good sign that your case is moving forward rather than being stuck in limbo. Keep checking your account daily for updates!
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