New York Unemployment: Got determination letter with benefit amount - when do payments start?
Just received my monetary determination letter from unemployment showing my weekly benefit amount. Anyone know how long it usually takes to start getting payments after this? Been waiting for weeks already and really need this money soon.
15 comments
Join the conversation
QuantumQuasar
Got my determination letter last month. Took about 2 weeks after that to see my first payment hit. Make sure you keep doing your weekly certifications even while waiting.
0 coins
Mei Wong
•Thanks! Did you have to do anything else after getting the letter or it just started automatically?
0 coins
QuantumQuasar
•Nope, just kept doing my weekly claims and it started showing as 'paid' instead of 'pending' one day 👍
0 coins
Liam McGuire
Hey if you need to speak with someone I found this website claimyr.com that calls unemployment for you and connects you when they get an agent. Costs $20 but worth it cause I was able to get answers right away instead of waiting. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
0 coins
Amara Eze
•Is this legit? Seems sketchy paying someone to call for you 🤔
0 coins
Liam McGuire
•Yeah its totally legit! Used it twice now. They just wait on hold instead of you and call when agent picks up
0 coins
Giovanni Greco
•Can confirm - used claimyr.com last week when I was desperate. Actually works 💯
0 coins
Fatima Al-Farsi
The determination letter doesnt mean ur approved yet lol. They still gotta review ur docs and stuff. I waited like 6 weeks after getting mine b4 seeing $$
0 coins
Mei Wong
•6 weeks?! omg I cant wait that long 😭
0 coins
Fatima Al-Farsi
•Yeah ny unemployment is slow af rn. Everyone in the same boat
0 coins
Dylan Wright
Make sure your direct deposit info is entered correctly in the system. That held mine up for an extra week cause I typed one number wrong 🤦♂️
0 coins
Sofia Torres
DETAILED ANSWER: Getting your monetary determination letter is just step 1. Here's what happens next: - They review your employment docs & reason for separation - Check your identity verification - Process any wage investigations if needed - Final approval decision Timeline varies but usually 2-6 weeks after determination letter. If you need answers faster, try claimyr.com to reach an agent. Keep certifying weekly no matter what! Tip: Check your payment history page daily - when you see a payment release date, money comes 2-3 business days after.
0 coins
Mei Wong
•This is super helpful, thank you! Gonna check my payment history page now
0 coins
GalacticGuardian
dont stress bestie, mine took 3 weeks after the letter. just keep claiming and youll get back pay for all the weeks u waited 💅
0 coins
Dominique Adams
Been through this exact same situation! Got my determination letter in December and was freaking out about when payments would start. Mine took about 3 weeks to hit my account. The key thing is to keep doing your weekly certifications religiously - don't skip any even if you're not getting paid yet. Also double check that all your info is correct in the system (bank details, address, etc). One small mistake can delay everything. The waiting is brutal but hang in there - once it starts flowing you'll get backpay for all those weeks you certified. Stay strong! 💪
0 coins