ALBANY — The New York State Department of Labor has announced it will offer Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants the option of having their UI benefit payments deposited directly into their personal checking accounts.
Claimants can only register for direct deposit on the Labor Department’s Web site when they file their new claim or certify for weekly benefits. If claimants do not have a bank account, or prefer not to select this option, they will receive their benefit payments via the Direct Payment Card. Initial registration for direct deposit will take approximately five business days from the time the claimant’s financial information is received. However, once established, claimants will receive their benefits within three days of payments being authorized by the Labor Department.
For more information visit the Labor Department’s Web site at www.labor.state.ny.us and click on the Direct Deposit logo.
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