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Weekly benefit amount $0, claim pending despite no issues - What to do?

My weekly benefit amount and maximum benefit are showing $0, and my claim is still pending. I got the monetary amount letter and talked to someone last week who said payments would be released this week, but nothing yet. They said there were no issues with my claim, so I'm confused about the holdup. Any ideas on what I should do? Is waiting until Friday my best option?

Tom Maxon

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Ugh, I feel ya. The system is so messed up rn. I had the same issue last month. Kept calling and finally got through to someone who fixed it. Took like 2 weeks tho. Hang in there!

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Mei Liu

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Thanks for the support. How many times did you have to call before getting through?

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Honestly, I lost count 😅 Felt like a million times. But I think it was actually around 50-60 calls over a few days. It's brutal out there.

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Amara Nwosu

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50-60 calls?! That's insane. There's gotta be a better way 🤔

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AstroExplorer

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AstroExplorer

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Dylan Cooper

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Just checked out their site. Seems legit, but has anyone else used it successfully?

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Sofia Perez

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Don't wait til Friday, homie. Call them ASAP! Sometimes you gotta be the squeaky wheel to get the grease, ya feel me? 💯

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Here's what I'd do: 1. Keep calling every day. Use the Claimyr service (claimyr.com) if you're struggling to get through. It costs a bit, but it's worth it to actually talk to someone. 2. Document everything. Write down who you talk to, when, and what they say. 3. Check your online account daily for updates. 4. If you don't see movement by Friday, consider reaching out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things along. 5. Make sure all your documents are in order. Sometimes there's a hold-up because they're missing something, even if they don't tell you. 6. Be patient but persistent. The system is overwhelmed, but you'll get through eventually. Remember, you're not alone in this. Lots of us are dealing with similar issues. Stay strong! 💪

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Mei Liu

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Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely start calling daily. Have you used Claimyr before?

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Great advice! I'd add: check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there.

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Ava Johnson

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of ny unemployment 🤡 where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter

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Miguel Diaz

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🤣🤣🤣 For real tho. It's like playing unemployment roulette

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Zainab Ahmed

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Have you tried checking your payment history on the website? Sometimes it updates there before the claim status changes.

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Mei Liu

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I didn't know about that! I'll check it out right now, thanks for the tip!

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Connor Byrne

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Ive been in the same boat for 3 weeks now. its so frustrating! let me know if u figure anything out

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Yara Abboud

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This happened to me last year. Turns out there was an identity verification issue they never told me about. Def keep calling and ask specifically if there are ANY holds or issues with your claim, even minor ones.

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Mei Liu

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Oh no, that sounds awful. How long did it take to resolve once you found out about the issue?

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Yara Abboud

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It took about 2 more weeks after I found out. Had to upload some extra docs. Such a headache 😫

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PixelPioneer

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I always have better luck getting through early in the morning. Also, try the Claimyr service if you're really stuck. claimyr.com saved me a ton of time.

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