Reapplied for ny unemployment but funds not releasing after successful claims

Same exact thing happened to me back in December. It's frustrating as hell. I think there's a verification hold they don't tell you about. It took 6 weeks for my payments to actually start coming thru after reapplying, even though the website said everything was good to go.

After hitting the same wall for weeks, I finally found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual human at unemployment. Talking to a real agent got my payments released within 48 hours! They basically call for you and connect you when an agent picks up. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after trying for days. Here's a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Check if you have an outstanding questionnaire or document they need. Log into your account and look for any messages or action items. Sometimes they need additional info but the notification gets lost.

This might sound obvious but double check your direct deposit info. When I reapplied, somehow my banking info got messed up and they were trying to send $ to an old account.

Ughhh the NY unemployment system is such a joke. I swear they build these delays into the system on purpose to save money. If everyone has to wait weeks for payments, that's millions they don't have to pay out right away.

Did you receive a monetary determination letter? After you reapply they're supposed to send you a letter or email showing your benefit amount. If you didn't get that, something's definitely stuck in the system.

Here's what worked for me with the ny unemployment system when I had payment delays after reapplying: First, make sure you've thoroughly checked your online account for any pending questionnaires or documents they need. These can be hidden in weird places in the portal. Second, check if you received an official monetary determination letter (not just a text) - this is crucial as it confirms your benefit amount. Third, try contacting them through multiple channels simultaneously - phone, email, and even reaching out to your state representative's office. Sometimes the rep's office can escalate your case. Fourth, if you can't get through on the phone after multiple attempts (which is extremely common), I'd highly recommend using Claimyr.com - it's a service that waits on hold for you and connects you with an agent when they pick up. Getting through to an actual person is often the only way to resolve these issues quickly. Fifth, document everything - dates you certified, confirmation numbers, and any communication attempts. This will help if you need to prove you've been trying to resolve the issue. Lastly, know that backpay is standard once they fix whatever is causing the delay. You won't lose any money you're entitled to, even if it takes weeks to sort out.

Call them at exactly 7:59am. That's how I got through after my reapplication. The system puts you in queue right at 8 when they open and the wait time is way shorter.

Send them a message through the contact form on the website. I know it seems useless but I actually got a callback after doing this when I couldn't get through on the phone. Just be super specific about your issue in the message.

Did you move or change any personal info recently? My friend had this same issue and it turned out there was a address mismatch that flagged his account for review.

another day, another person stuck in ny unemployment hell. welcome to the club! we meet on tuesdays to scream into the void together 🙃

hmm I've been burned by so many of these 'services' before... what makes this different?

Just a heads up - if you reapplied and your new weekly benefit amount is different than before, sometimes that triggers a review that can delay things. might be worth checking if your benefit amount changed.

Have you tried tweeting at NYSDOL? I know it sounds stupid but sometimes public complaints get faster attention. Just don't share any personal info obviously.

I had the exact same issue last month. Turned out there was a quarterly review flag on my account that was holding everything up. Once I got thru to someone they fixed it in like 2 minutes and I got paid the next day. So annoying.

wait hold up - does this actually work or is it just the usual BS?

Check if you have two accounts now. Sometimes when you reapply it creates a new claim instead of extending the old one, and that can cause massive confusion in their system. Ask specifically about this when you talk to someone.

sounds like one of those ads that pops up everywhere. anyone ACTUALLY try this?