I'm in almost the exact same boat! My adjudication status disappeared 2 days ago after being stuck for 6 weeks following a restaurant closure. I've been checking obsessively too - the anxiety is killing me when you're down to your last few dollars. Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope though! It sounds like most people are seeing payments within 2-5 days after that adjudication message disappears. I'm going to take @Fiona Gallagher's advice and stop checking constantly - maybe just morning and evening. @Mateo Hernandez - I really hope your payments come through before rent is due! The timing stress is the worst part. Have you tried looking at the "Payment History" section that people mentioned? I just found it in my account and it shows more detailed status info than the main page. Fingers crossed we're both almost through this nightmare! The community support in this thread has been amazing.

I went through this exact same situation about 3 months ago! My adjudication status disappeared on a Monday morning and I was in complete panic mode because I had rent due that Friday. The good news is that my payments showed up Wednesday evening - got all 8 weeks of backpay deposited at once which was such a huge relief. A few tips that helped me during those final few days of waiting: - Check the "Weekly Benefit Details" section around 8am each day - that's when overnight processing updates usually appear - Look for any change in payment status from "pending" to "processed" - Don't panic if it takes the full 5 business days, the system can be slow even after adjudication clears Since you're cutting it close with rent, definitely reach out to your landlord ASAP to explain the situation. Most are understanding about unemployment delays right now. Also call 211 for emergency rental assistance - many counties have programs specifically for people waiting on delayed unemployment benefits. The disappearing adjudication message is definitely a good sign based on what I've seen. You're so close to the finish line! Keep claiming your weekly benefits and try not to refresh the account constantly (easier said than done, I know). Hang in there!

I'm having this exact same "request blocked" issue right now! Started this afternoon and I was completely freaking out thinking my account had been suspended or something. This thread has been such a godsend - I can't believe how many people are dealing with this same DEO system problem! I have a fact-finding interview scheduled for next week that I need to prepare for, and not being able to access my account has been making me so anxious. After reading through everyone's experiences, I'm going to try that router restart method first since so many people have mentioned it worked for them. If that doesn't help, I'll definitely call that automated line (1-833-352-7759) to at least check my claim status. It's honestly insane that DEO's system keeps having these widespread issues when people are relying on these benefits to pay rent and buy groceries. But this community has been incredible - knowing I'm not alone in this mess really helps keep the panic at bay. Thanks everyone for sharing your solutions and experiences! I'll post an update if I find anything else that works.

I'm experiencing this exact same "request blocked" error too! Been locked out since yesterday and was starting to think I'd somehow violated their terms or something. This thread has been such a lifesaver - so relieved to know it's a widespread DEO system issue affecting tons of people! I have my biweekly certification coming up this weekend and was getting really stressed about missing it. After reading through all these helpful comments, I'm definitely going to try that router restart method first since it seems to work for so many people. If that fails, I'll call the automated line (1-833-352-7759) early tomorrow morning. It's incredibly frustrating that DEO's system keeps having these major issues when we're all depending on these benefits, especially during already stressful times. But honestly, this community has been amazing - everyone sharing their experiences and solutions really helps ease the panic of thinking you're dealing with this alone. Thank you all for the detailed advice and updates! I'll definitely post back if I discover any other workarounds that help.

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just got approved this week after weeks of waiting, and like everyone else here, I'm completely in the dark about payment timelines. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I learned more in 10 minutes reading these responses than I did from hours of trying to navigate the CONNECT system. The waiting week policy is such a shock! How is this not clearly explained during the application process? When you're already struggling financially, finding out you won't get paid for your first eligible week feels like a cruel surprise. I'm definitely calling Way2Go tomorrow to check on my card status and request expedited shipping. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like being proactive is the way to go rather than just waiting and hoping for the best. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and practical tips - this community support makes such a difference when DEO's official communication is so lacking. It's honestly frustrating that we have to rely on each other to figure out basic information about our own benefits, but I'm grateful this knowledge sharing exists!

I just went through this exact process a few weeks ago and can totally relate to the frustration! The lack of clear information from DEO is unreal when you're already stressed about finances. Here's what actually happened with my timeline: Got approved on a Tuesday, claimed my first week on Wednesday. That week ended up being my waiting week ($0), but the Way2Go card still shipped out about 3 days later. I called Way2Go using the number others mentioned (1-833-888-2775) and was able to track the card and pay for expedited shipping. My second week of claiming was my first actual payment - it processed on a Friday and was loaded to my card the following Monday. So from approval to first real payment was about 10 days total. Pro tip: Once you get the card, immediately set up the Way2Go mobile app and text alerts. It makes tracking payments so much easier than constantly calling or checking online. And definitely switch to direct deposit after your first payment if you can - cuts out the card delay for future weeks. The whole system is needlessly complicated, but hang in there! Once you get past this first hurdle, it becomes much more predictable. The waiting week policy is brutal but at least now you know what to expect.

As someone who works in IT support, I can add some technical context to this discussion that might help others understand why this ID.me authentication conflict happens so frequently with DEO. The core issue is that ID.me uses what's called "identity binding" - they create a unique digital fingerprint based on your personal information (SSN, legal name, etc.) that can only be associated with one government account at a time. When phone numbers get recycled by carriers (which happens faster than most people realize - sometimes within 30-90 days of disconnection), the new number holder might attempt to verify with ID.me for their own benefits, creating a conflict in the system. What makes this particularly problematic with DEO is that their integration with ID.me doesn't have robust conflict detection or self-service resolution tools. Most other government agencies have implemented fallback verification methods, but DEO seems to rely almost entirely on the ID.me pathway. For anyone currently dealing with this: document everything. Keep screenshots of error messages, note the dates and times of your attempts, and maintain a record of any reference numbers you receive. This documentation becomes crucial when you finally reach a human agent who needs to understand the technical specifics of your case. The solutions mentioned in this thread (Claimyr, CareerSource visits, creating new ID.me accounts) work because they bypass the automated systems and get you to humans who can manually override the conflicts. It's frustrating that this level of intervention is required for what should be a straightforward account access issue.

This entire thread should be turned into an official DEO troubleshooting guide! I've been dealing with unemployment systems across multiple states for my job, and Florida's ID.me integration issues are by far the most problematic I've encountered. What really strikes me about this discussion is how it perfectly illustrates the catch-22 that unemployed individuals face: you lose phone service because you need benefits, but then you can't access benefits because you lost phone service. It's a cruel system design that punishes people at their most vulnerable moments. The technical explanation from Carmen about identity binding and phone number recycling timelines (30-90 days!) is eye-opening. Combined with Elijah's advocacy perspective and Angelica's detailed resolution journey, this thread has become the most comprehensive resource I've seen for this specific nightmare scenario. For anyone bookmarking this thread for future reference, here's my takeaway of the proven solution path: 1. Don't waste time with standard DEO phone lines 2. Use Claimyr service OR visit CareerSource in person with full documentation 3. Be prepared to create entirely new ID.me account with different email 4. Document everything with screenshots and reference numbers 5. Expect 3-4 business days for IT ticket resolution once you reach a human agent This community problem-solving is literally more effective than the official support system - which is both amazing and deeply concerning about the state of our benefits infrastructure.

I actually got through last week using a combination of strategies from this thread! Called on Wednesday at 2:45 PM (like Hiroshi suggested) but used the auto redial app (thanks Mae!) and got connected in about 20 minutes. The key was asking immediately for a Tier 2 specialist when I got through - turned out I had a pending fact-finding questionnaire buried in my CONNECT inbox that I completely missed. The agent was able to complete it over the phone and my payments resumed within 48 hours. For anyone still struggling: definitely check your CONNECT inbox thoroughly, even old messages from weeks ago. Sometimes the questionnaires get mixed in with general notifications and are easy to miss. Also bring up your last payment date right away - it helps them locate the exact issue faster. Don't lose hope, the system is broken but once you reach an actual person they can usually fix things quickly!

I've been following this thread closely and want to share what worked for me after 4 weeks of calling hell! The key was combining multiple strategies: I called on Wednesday at 10:45 AM (splitting the difference between the morning and afternoon suggestions), used an auto-redial app, AND had someone else call the main line while I called the claims line simultaneously. One of us got through after about 35 minutes. The agent told me something super important - if your claim shows "Active" but payments stopped, there's often a "soft hold" on your account that only shows up in their internal system, not on CONNECT. She was able to see mine was flagged for a routine wage audit that never appeared in my inbox. She cleared it immediately and I got my backpay within 3 days. Pro tip: when you finally get through, ask them to check for any "internal holds" or "system flags" that might not show on your end - this seems to be a common issue causing sudden payment stops!