New York Unemployment Status Says 'Determining Benefits' - Am I Approved?

That status usually means ur in the final stages. I got the same message last month and got approved 3 days later. Just keep checking ur payment history tab everyday 💯

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Not necessarily approved yet. I had this message for 2 weeks then got denied cause they needed more proof of employment smh

Dealing with ny unemployment is like playing the lottery these days fr fr. Sometimes u hit sometimes u dont 🤡

Let me give you the full breakdown of what this usually means based on my experience working with claims: This status typically indicates your application is in the review phase. They've received all initial documents and are now calculating your benefit amount based on your previous earnings. Key things to know: - Keep checking your payment history tab daily - Have your employment documents ready (W2s, paystubs) - If they need more info, they'll usually call from a blocked number - Typical processing time is 2-3 weeks from this point If you need immediate answers, I'd recommend using Claimyr.com to get through to an agent. They'll stay on hold for you and connect you when someone picks up. Dont stress too much - this status is generally a good sign 👍

my status been stuck like this for a month now bruh 😭

I'm in the exact same boat right now! My status changed to "determining benefits" about a week ago and I've been refreshing the portal like crazy. Reading through these comments is giving me some hope though - sounds like it's usually a good sign when you get to this stage. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here, helps calm the nerves a bit 😅

Been waiting in this exact status for about 10 days now and honestly it's nerve-wracking! But seeing everyone's responses here is reassuring. Seems like most people who hit the "determining benefits" stage do end up getting approved eventually. I have all my documents ready just in case they need anything else. Thanks for asking this question OP - was wondering the same thing myself!

Just went through this exact same thing last month! My status said "determining benefits" for about 8 days and I was refreshing the portal constantly lol. Then one morning I woke up and had my first payment deposited! The key thing is they're calculating your weekly benefit amount based on your earnings history. As long as you worked enough qualifying hours and didn't quit voluntarily, you should be good. Just make sure you keep certifying weekly even while they're determining your benefits. Pro tip: set up direct deposit if you haven't already - it's way faster than waiting for the debit card. Good luck! 🤞