Running out of effective days on my ny unemployment claim - do I need to file a new one?

You'll need to file a new claim. When your benefit year is up OR your effective days run out (whichever comes first), you gotta start fresh. It sucks but that's how the system works. Just make sure you have all your employment info from the past 18 months ready.

After struggling with the exact same situation last month, I finally got through to someone using claimyr.com - they called the unemployment office for me and connected me with a real agent when they got through. Talking to an agent got my new claim processed way faster than trying to do it online. Check out this video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

You definitely need to file a new claim when you exhaust your effective days, even if your benefit year isn't over yet. That's what effective days are - they represent the maximum number of weeks you can collect in a benefit year (usually 26 weeks). When they're gone, they're gone.

I just went thru this in July. You 100% need to file a new claim once your days run out. But heres the kicker - if you haven't worked enough quarters since your LAST claim, you might not qualify for a new one. They look at the last 5 quarters of work history but cant include the same quarters they used for your previous claim. It's a mess 🤯

This is why ny unemployment system is so broken. They make it impossible to understand what to do when your benefits are ending. I remember trying to figure this out last year and literally got different answers from 3 different agents I spoke to 🤡

Everyone else is right - you gotta file a new claim. But FYI, your benefit amount might change with the new claim since it'll be based on your most recent work history. If you haven't worked much since your last claim started, you might get a lower amount or might not qualify at all depending on your work history.

Look for the "File A New Claim" button on your dashboard. Don't use the weekly certification page - that's different. And don't wait until your days hit zero! File a new claim when you're down to your last week. The system is supposed to automatically determine if you're eligible for a new claim.

When I called about this exact issue, the rep told me there's a special form you might need to fill out if your benefit year isn't over but your days are exhausted. It's some kind of internal review they do. Anyone else hear about this?

Whatever you do, DON'T stop certifying weekly even while waiting for your new claim to process! Keep certifying every week as normal. If your new claim is approved and there was no break in your eligibility, they can back-pay those weeks.

I've gone through this whole process twice now and I've learned that contacting an actual human at the unemployment office is absolutely essential. The online system just doesn't handle these transitions well. Here's what you need to do: 1. File a new claim immediately - don't wait until your days are completely exhausted 2. Keep certifying every week without fail, even during the transition period 3. Document everything - take screenshots of your claim status, save confirmation numbers 4. Try to speak with an agent directly about your situation - use claimyr.com if you can't get through on your own (this saved me literally days of frustration) 5. Be prepared with all your employment details from the last 18 months 6. If you receive any correspondence requesting additional information, respond immediately The most important thing to understand is that because your benefit year hasn't ended yet, but your effective days are exhausted, your case requires manual review. The automated system struggles with this scenario. When I was in your situation, I wasted two weeks trying to navigate the online portal before finally getting through to an agent who fixed everything in 15 minutes. Don't make my mistake! Good luck!

I literally just went through this exact thing. Filed a new claim and got hit with the "we need to verify your identity" thing which added another 2 weeks to the process 🙄 Start preparing now for a financial gap just in case.

this might sound wierd but u could try twitter. i DMed the NYSDOL account when i had probs with my claim running out and they actually responded and helped me

IMPORTANT: Make sure you check for any overpayment notices before filing a new claim. If they think they paid you too much on your current claim, they'll deduct it from your new one. Happened to me and I didn't get payments for the first 4 weeks while they "recovered" the supposed overpayment. 😡

If im understanding you right, you've been on unemployment for almost a full year? You might run into issues filing a new claim since you need to have enough work history in the past year to qualify. just a heads up

I had a 3 week gap between my claims last spring. The system is not designed for smooth transitions. File the new claim asap and then be prepared to wait. If your rent/bills are due soon, try to make arrangements now.

Y'all make this too complicated. When your effective days run out, you simply file a new claim. That's it. Whether you qualify or not depends on if you've worked enough in the base period they use for the new claim.

weird that nobody mentioned this yet - but if you exhaust your regular UI claim and still can't find work, check if you qualify for any extended benefits programs. NYS sometimes has additional weeks available during periods of high unemployment.

My friend just dealt with this. File new claim, but EXPECT problems. Her new claim took 7 weeks to process and she had to call multiple times. The system is a mess. Budget accordingly if you can.