NY to Raise Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefits to over $800 Starting This Week

Max Weekly Unemployment Benefit Increases In NYS

The maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit has increased for unemployed workers across the state. As part of the 2026 State Budget, the State invested nearly $7 billion to pay off the f…

NY increases maximum weekly benefit for unemployed workers

Starting this month, the maximum weekly unemployment insurance benefit increase for unemployed workers is set to increase from $504 to $869, according to a news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.

NY to raise maximum weekly unemployment benefits to over $800 starting this week

ALBANY, N.Y. – Unemployed New Yorkers will soon see a significant increase in their weekly benefits.Starting this week, the state will raise the maximum unemployment check from about $500 to more than $800.Gov. Kathy Hochul said the boost was made possible after the state paid off a $7 billion federal loan used to support the […]

Governor & Labor Leaders Announce Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase for Unemployed Workers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and labor leaders announced during an event in Albany on Oct. 8 that the maximum weekly unemployment insurance (UI) benefit has increased for unemployed workers across the State.