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• Unemployment Insurance Debit Card Update: In late June 2023, the Department of Labor will begin utilizing Conduent for debit card services. Customers currently receiving benefits via debit card will be automatically mailed a new card. While new funds will not be added to existing Key2Benefits Direct Payment Cards, these cards can still be used while there is a balance. See here for more information and FAQs. 
• Receive an IRS or Tax Bill Without Receiving Unemployment Benefits? You may be a victim of unemployment identity fraud. Before you contact the Department of Labor, read the important information, including instructions for reporting the fraud to the correct government agency and getting your tax documents updated, under "Unemployment Fraud and Tax Bills" on our Report Fraud webpage.
• 1099-G Update: By the end of January, New Yorkers who received unemployment benefits in 2022 will receive a copy of their 1099-G in the mail unless you opted out of having the form mailed. All New Yorkers who received unemployment benefits in 2022 can now view and print their 1099-G tax forms on our website. For more information about the form, visit our 1099-G webpage.
• Multi-Factor Authentication Update: Beginning September 21, 2022, all users are now prompted to set up MFA when using the online unemployment Services portal. More information is available on our MFA webpage.