New York Unemployment: When do benefits start after waiting week?

Usually takes about 2-3 weeks after your waiting week to see the first payment. Make sure you keep certifying every week even if you haven't gotten paid yet, they'll backpay you for those weeks.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone about this. Used claimyr.com - its this service that calls and waits on hold, then connects you when they get someone. Costs $20 but worth it to get answers. Check out their demo: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

make sure ur doing everything right when certifying. one wrong answer and they'll hold up ur payments foreverrrr 😫

The system is so broken rn...took me 6 weeks to get my first payment and nobody could tell me why 🤡

Here's what you need to know about the timeline: First, make sure your claim is actually completed and there's no outstanding docs they need. Check your online account for messages. Keep certifying weekly - this is super important! If it's been more than 3 weeks since your waiting period, something might be wrong. Best bet is to get an agent on the phone. I recommend using claimyr.com to get through - way better than spending hours trying to call yourself. The good news is once it starts, they'll backpay everything you're owed. Just document everything and save your certification confirmations.

did u get the email saying ur claim was approved? if not might wanna call them asap

Hey! I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now - filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting on my first payment after the waiting week. Been certifying religiously every Sunday but nothing yet. Really stressing about bills piling up. Has anyone had luck calling the main number or is it still impossible to get through? Might have to try that claimyr thing people are mentioning...

Just went through this same situation last month! For me, the first payment came exactly 3 weeks after completing my waiting week. The key thing is to make sure you're logging into your account and checking for any "action items" or document requests - sometimes they need additional verification and won't tell you unless you check. Also double-check that your direct deposit info is correct in your profile. Once mine started, I got all the backpay in one lump sum which was actually pretty nice. Hang in there, the wait is nerve-wracking but it does come through!