Sent penalty payment to NY unemployment - how long until benefits resume?

took them like 3 weeks to process mine last month... but that was during the system update they were doing. might be faster now

When I had to pay back an overpayment in December, it took about 7-10 business days for them to process my payment and release my benefits. But that was a check, not a money order. Make sure you included your claim ID number on the payment and the memo line! If you didn't, it could take longer while they try to match your payment to your account.

I'm going through this exact same thing!! Sent my payment for $427 two weeks ago and NOTHING yet. This is so frustrating because nobody answers the phones and my benefits are still on hold. I'm starting to panic because I have bills due and my account is almost empty. Has anyone found a reliable way to actually TALK to a real person there????

my cousin had to do this last year and he said it took like 2 weeks but his friend got his turned back on in just a few days so i think it depends on how busy they are maybe

According to the NYSDOL guidelines, payment processing generally takes 5-7 business days after receipt. However, there are a few important factors to consider: 1. Mail delivery to their processing center typically takes 3-5 business days 2. Money orders are processed similarly to checks (no faster) 3. Your benefits won't automatically resume immediately after payment processing - there's usually an additional 1-2 day system update In total, you should expect approximately 9-14 calendar days from when you mailed the payment until benefits resume. If it takes longer, I recommend contacting them directly through your online account messaging system first, then by phone if necessary.

THEY ARE THE WORST!!! I sent a payment for my overpayment in January and they LOST IT!!! Had to send ANOTHER payment and fight with them for weeks!!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they don't care at all about us!!! I hate that we have to deal with this garbage just to get what we're entitled to!!!

One thing that might help speed things up is to keep certifying for your weekly benefits even while you're waiting for them to process your payment. That way, once they do process it, they can release all the weeks at once instead of you having to start the certification process over again.

wait did u get a receipt or tracking or anything when u sent it? my friend said always get tracking for anything u send to government people

my brother in law just went thru this exact thing! took 12 days total for his benefits to come back. he said the website updated first showing payment received then like 2 days later money came