When will benefits resume after UI overpayment? Need help contacting NYDOL!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I had an overpayment on my unemployment benefits and I'm trying to figure out when I'll start receiving benefits again. Has anyone been through this? Any advice on how to get in touch with someone who can give me a straight answer? I've been trying to call but it's like hitting a brick wall.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Ugh, overpayments are the worst! I went through something similar last year. It took me FOREVER to get it sorted out. Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school, but sometimes it works better than calling.
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Jamal Wilson
•Faxing? What year is this, 1995? 😂 But for real, if it works, it works. Might have to dust off the old fax machine.
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QuantumQuasar
•Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give it a shot. Do you remember how long it took for them to respond to your fax?
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•It took about 2 weeks for me, but ymmv. Keep trying different methods, somethings gotta work eventually!
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Mei Lin
I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Amara Nnamani
•20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to talk to someone.
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Mei Lin
•I get the skepticism, but after spending hours trying to get through, it was worth every penny to me. Got my issue resolved in one call.
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Giovanni Mancini
•Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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Mei Lin
•Sure! You choose the department you need to reach, pay, and they start calling. When an agent picks up, your phone rings and you're connected. No guarantee, but it worked for me and saved me a ton of time.
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NebulaNinja
Listen up, cause I've been down this road before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interaction. 2. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 3. Know your rights. Look up the unemployment laws in your state. 4. If possible, offer to set up a repayment plan for the overpayment. 5. Consider reaching out to your local state representative. They can sometimes cut through the red tape. Remember, the system is designed to be frustrating. Don't give up!
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QuantumQuasar
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Any tips on how to approach the repayment plan conversation?
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NebulaNinja
•Glad to help! For the repayment plan, be honest about what you can afford. Start low - they can always counteroffer. And get EVERYTHING in writing. Good luck!
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
have u tried going to the office in person? sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get answers 🤷♂️
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Dylan Mitchell
This whole system is a joke. I've been waiting 3 months to get my issue resolved. It's like they don't want us to get the help we need. 🤬
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Sofia Morales
•Preach! 🙌 The bureaucracy is insane. It's like they're playing games with our lives.
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Dmitry Popov
•Have you tried reaching out to your local news station? Sometimes public pressure can work wonders.
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Ava Garcia
Quick question - did you appeal the overpayment decision? Sometimes they make mistakes, and an appeal could potentially resolve the issue faster.
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QuantumQuasar
•I didn't even know that was an option! How do I go about filing an appeal?
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Ava Garcia
•There should be instructions on how to appeal in the overpayment notice you received. Usually, you have to do it within a certain timeframe, so check ASAP!
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StarSailor}
guys, i think we're all missing the bigger picture here. why is the system so broken in the first place? we need to demand better from our government!
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Miguel Silva
•100% agree. But how do we even begin to fix something this messed up?
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Zainab Ismail
•Vote. It's the only way things will change. Research candidates who prioritize fixing these systems.
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Connor O'Neill
Has anyone had luck with the online portal? I've heard mixed things about it.
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Yara Nassar
•LOL good luck with that. That thing is more buggy than a roach motel 🪳
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Keisha Robinson
•It worked for me, but only after I cleared my browser cache and tried on a different device. Worth a shot!
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GalaxyGuardian
Hang in there, OP. I know it feels hopeless, but keep pushing. Took me 2 months, but I finally got my benefits sorted. Don't give up!
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