When should I file for the 104 week extension with NY unemployment? No notification yet

Wait for the notification. If you file a new claim while your current one is still active, it might create duplicate claims in their system and potentially flag your account for fraud review. Those reviews can take MONTHS to resolve. The DOL will notify you when your benefit year is ending.

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The 104 week extension is automatic IF you qualify. You don't need to file a new claim for it. The system will review your case and if you meet the criteria, they'll just continue your benefits with the extension. Just keep certifying weekly as usual.

I went through this last month. You should get a notification about 3 weeks before your benefit year ends. It'll tell you exactly what to do. Don't file early or you'll mess everything up - seriously the worst mistake you can make with ny unemployment.

THIS IS MISINFORMATION!!!! There is NO SUCH THING as a 104 week automatic extension right now!!!! The pandemic extensions ended years ago. Regular UI is 26 weeks ONLY unless there's a specific state emergency program I haven't heard about. Where did you even hear about this?

IMO you should be proactive and call the DOL directly. The online system is notoriously glitchy with notifications. I never got my notification and almost missed filing. Better safe than sorry.

What 104 week extension are you talking about?? I've been on unemployment for 8 months and haven't heard anything about this. Is this something new??

There's a lot of confusion in this thread. Let me clear things up: There is NO 104 week extension currently available in the New York unemployment system. The regular UI benefit period is 26 weeks. What you might be referring to is your "benefit year" which is typically 52 weeks from when you first filed. After your benefit year ends, you CAN file a new claim if you're still unemployed, but that's not an extension - it's a completely new claim that requires you to have worked during your previous benefit year to qualify. The system WILL notify you when your benefit year is ending (usually 2-3 weeks before). If you're still confused or worried, your best bet is to speak directly with a DOL representative. The online portal and automated phone system often give generic information that doesn't apply to your specific situation. I recommend using claimyr.com if you're having trouble getting through on the phone. They'll wait on hold for you and connect you with an agent when one becomes available. Speaking to a real person is the only way to get accurate information about your specific claim. Don't file anything new until you're instructed to do so or you risk complications with your current benefits.

check your online account portal. sometimes they send messages there but dont email you about them. happened to me and i almost missed important deadline.

My benefit year just ended last month. They sent me an email about 2 weeks before with instructions. If you don't get anything, definitely call because something might be wrong with your contact info in their system.

Lol at everyone here thinking NY unemployment communicates properly 🤡 They'll probably notify you AFTER your benefits end, then make you jump through 50 hoops to fix it. The system is designed to frustrate people into giving up.

Whatever you do, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Save screenshots, record call reference numbers, etc. NY unemployment will try to say they notified you even if they didn't, and then you'll have proof.

Curious - what industry do you work in? Some sectors qualify for different types of extensions or training benefits that others don't. Might be worth looking into.

just went through this whole process. DO NOT file a new claim without being told to. they WILL notify you. mine came exactly 3 weeks before my benefit year ended. they sent email, message in the portal, AND a letter. you won't miss it.