What happens to remaining NY unemployment benefit days when claim year expires?

they just disappear. once your BYE hits thats it game over. you need to have worked during your benefit year to qualify for a new claim, something like earning 10x your weekly benefit amount. the system is designed to screw people who cant find work

The previous comment isn't entirely accurate. When you reach your BYE date, your current claim does end regardless of how many days you have left. However, you can file a new claim if you've worked and earned wages during your benefit year. You need to have worked in at least two calendar quarters and earned at least 10x your weekly benefit rate. If you haven't worked at all since starting unemployment, you unfortunately wouldn't qualify for a new regular UI claim. However, depending on economic conditions, there might be extension programs available. Currently in 2025, you should check if there are any active extension programs when you reach your BYE date. Either way, you'll need to reapply when you reach your BYE date even if you still have days remaining on your current claim.

Nope, they don't roll over. I had 52 days left when my BYE hit last year and they were gone. You HAVE to file a new claim when you hit your BYE date no matter how many days are left. The system will notify you when it's time to reapply. To be eligible for a new claim you need to have worked and earned at least 10x your weekly benefit rate during your benefit year in covered employment. So if your weekly benefit was $500, you need to have earned at least $5,000 in qualified employment.

Is there any way to get an extension?? I'm in the same boat with 42 days left but my BYE is in 2 weeks and I'm FREAKING OUT. I have bills and rent and can't find a job. There has to be something we can do! Can we call and explain our situation?? Has anyone successfully got an extension beyond their BYE date??

I've been through this twice now. Here's what you need to know: 1. Yes, unused days expire when you hit your BYE date - no exceptions to this rule 2. You MUST file a new claim when you hit your BYE date if you want to continue receiving benefits 3. To qualify for a new claim, you need to have worked during your benefit year and earned at least 10x your weekly benefit amount 4. If you don't qualify for a new claim, you unfortunately won't receive additional benefits unless there's a federal extension program active (which there currently isn't) If you've worked part-time, calculate if you've earned enough to qualify. Keep in mind only certain types of employment count - independent contractor work usually doesn't qualify for regular UI. And make sure to reapply IMMEDIATELY on your BYE date - don't wait or you could miss weeks of benefits if you do qualify.

The whole system is RIGGED against people actually using their benefits. I had 37 days left when my BYE hit and they just VANISHED! Called for days and couldn't get a human. When I finally did they just said "sorry those benefits are gone" even though I EARNED THEM! This is why people get so frustrated with the system!!

Thanks everyone for the information. It seems pretty clear that I need to prepare for my benefits to end at my BYE date since I probably haven't earned enough at that part-time job to qualify for a new claim. This is really stressful - I wish they would let people use up their remaining benefit days regardless of the BYE date since we earned those benefits. Guess I'll need to step up my job search even more and maybe look at some jobs outside my field.

Make sure you still file the new claim even if you're unsure about qualifying! Sometimes people are surprised to find they do qualify. The system will evaluate your claim and tell you if you're eligible. If you don't file, you'll definitely get nothing. Also, keep certifying every week even during the transition period when your new claim is being processed. If your new claim is approved, you'll get backpaid for those weeks as long as you certified.

I'm in the exact same boat and tried calling UI for 3 days straight last week!!! The phone system is IMPOSSIBLE! Kept getting disconnected or told to call back later. Has anyone actually managed to talk to a real person about this issue? Did they offer any solutions??