Just wanted to share my experience since I went through something similar last year. I was receiving $342/week and kept hoping for an increase when I heard about the annual adjustment. What I learned is that even though NY does increase the maximum benefit amount each October, it doesn't help those of us already on claims. The frustrating part is that by the time you potentially refile (if you exhaust benefits), your new "base period" is still using wage data that's over a year old. I ended up finding work before my benefits ran out, but it really highlighted how the system doesn't account for current economic realities. My advice would be to focus your energy on job searching rather than waiting for benefit increases that won't come during your current claim period.

I'm going through the same frustration right now! Been on unemployment since October and my $310 weekly benefit feels like it's worth less and less each month with inflation. What really gets me is that I read other states like California and Washington have automatic cost-of-living adjustments for existing claims, but New York doesn't. It seems like such an obvious policy gap - why should someone who filed in January get a different rate than someone who files in December if they're dealing with the same economic conditions? I understand the base period calculation logic, but there should be some mechanism to help long-term claimants keep up with rising costs. Has anyone looked into whether there's any advocacy or legislative efforts to change this policy in NY?

Tax documents worked for me - like my W2 or state tax return that had my physical address. If you filed taxes with your actual address that might work. I also heard you can ask your bank to print a statement with your phys address even if all your mail goes to PO Box.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Been stuck in ID.me hell for weeks because of my PO Box situation. Reading through all these suggestions is giving me hope though. I'm going to try the PS Form 1093 from the post office first since that sounds like the most official option. If that doesn't work, I'll move on to getting my bank to print a statement with my physical address and maybe try the video verification route. It's so frustrating that the system makes it this hard for people who live in rural areas or just prefer using PO Boxes for security reasons. Thanks everyone for sharing what worked - this thread is way more helpful than anything I've gotten from calling unemployment directly!

Here's what you need to know about address changes during claims: - Address updates don't affect claim approval - Changes usually process within 24-48 hours - You can still certify while address is updating - Make sure to update BOTH UI Online account AND payment method address - If you're getting paper checks, there might be a slight delay - For fastest results, use direct deposit instead of debit card I work as a career counselor and see this all the time. Just keep certifying weekly and you'll be fine. If you need to speak with someone, use claimyr.com - way better than waiting on hold forever.

lmaooo ny unemployment system is a joke fr fr 🤡

Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims on time even during the move! I know someone who missed a week because they were busy packing and it caused all sorts of problems with their claim.

One thing to keep in mind is that some states have reciprocal agreements that make the transition smoother. When you get to your new state, you might want to register with their workforce development office too - not to file a new claim, but to access local job search resources and networking events. This can help you stay competitive in the job market while you're collecting from NYS. Also, make sure you understand the tax implications since you'll be living in a different state than where your benefits are coming from.

I just remembered something that might help you! If you're really concerned about the timing, you can sign up for text alerts about your claim status. Go to your NY.gov account settings and there should be an option for notifications. That way you'll get a text when your payment is processed and don't have to keep checking the website.

Hey! I'm new here but went through the exact same thing a couple months ago. My waiting week was processed mid-December and I was so stressed about the timing too. In my case, I filed on Sunday and got the payment on Thursday morning - so 4 business days total. The key thing is to make sure you keep filing your weekly certifications on time even if you don't see the money yet. I made the mistake of panicking and calling repeatedly (waste of time as others mentioned), but the payment did come through. Also double-check that your bank doesn't hold deposits - some smaller banks have longer processing times for government payments. Good luck with your rent!