NYS DOL Text Says UI Benefits "Can Now Be Paid" - How Long Until First Payment Actually Arrives?
Just completed my unemployment phone interview yesterday, filed claim end of May. Got a text from NYS DOL today at 2:08 PM saying: "Your unemployment insurance (UI) benefits claim can now be paid. More information: https://on.ny.gov/uipay" I filed my claim at the end of May and had to wait until yesterday for my phone interview. Now that I've gotten this text message confirmation that my claim can be paid, I'm wondering how long until I actually see the first payment hit my account? The text doesn't give any timeframe, just says it "can now be paid" and provides a link for more information. Has anyone else gone through this process with NYS Department of Labor recently? How long after receiving this specific text message did you receive your first UI payment? I'm trying to plan my budget accordingly since it's been almost a month since I initially filed.
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Miguel Diaz
Usually takes 2-3 business days after you get that text message. Make sure you've done your weekly certifications or you won't see any money 💯
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Ava Rodriguez
AuthorThanks! Yeah I did all my weekly stuff. Been waiting since May so this is a relief
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Zainab Ahmed
dont forget to certify on sundays! thats when the new week starts
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Connor Gallagher
hey i was stuck trying to reach them forever then found this site claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you then connects you when someone picks up. costs $20 but totally worth it. here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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AstroAlpha
sounds kinda sketchy tbh... did it actually work?
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Connor Gallagher
ya for real! saved me hours of calling. they got me through to someone in like 45 mins
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Yara Khoury
whats the catch tho? 🤔
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Connor Gallagher
no catch just the $20 fee. better than calling for days straight imo
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Keisha Taylor
Congrats on getting approved! I remember being so stressed waiting for that first payment. ur almost there 🙌
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Paolo Longo
A detailed guide for what happens next: Payment typically hits your account within 2-3 business days if you chose direct deposit. If you picked the debit card option, add 5-7 days for the card to arrive in the mail. The payment will include all your back weeks from when you first filed in May. Keep doing your weekly certifications every Sunday between 12:01am and 11:59pm. If you miss a week, you'll have to claim it as a missed week and that can delay things. The release text is a good sign - you're in the home stretch!
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Ava Rodriguez
Authorthis is super helpful tysm!
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Amina Bah
facts! wish i had this info when i started 😩
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Oliver Becker
lmao took me 3 months to get my first payment... ny unemployment system is such a joke fr fr 🤡
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CosmicCowboy
fr tho the whole system needs an upgrade
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Natasha Orlova
Make sure ur bank info is entered correctly in ur payment options. I typed one wrong number and it delayed everything by weeks smh
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Ava Rodriguez
Authordouble checked and its all good!
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Laura Lopez
Just went through this exact same process last month! Got that same text on a Wednesday and the payment hit my account Friday morning. Since you filed in May, you should get a nice chunk of back pay all at once. Keep an eye on your account and don't panic if it doesn't show up exactly at 2-3 days - sometimes it takes until the next business day. The hard part is over though, congrats on getting through the phone interview! 🎉
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