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wait what???? i did mine on my phone last week and got a confirmation email too... now im worried! how can i check if my application actually went through???
Log into your CONNECT account and look for a claimant ID number and claim status. If you don't see those, call DEO immediately to verify your application status. Also check if you received any follow-up emails after the initial confirmation (something with your claimant ID or instructions for claiming weeks). If you only got the first confirmation email, there's a good chance your application didn't fully process.
Just want to follow up - were you able to get access to a computer and reapply? If you're still having trouble finding computer access, some McDonald's restaurants have free computer kiosks you can use as well. Not all locations have them, but it's worth checking ones in larger cities. Also, keep detailed notes of all the extra steps and delays this has caused you. If you end up needing to appeal anything related to your claim (like backdating or work search requirements for these weeks), having documentation of the system issues you encountered will be helpful.
Thanks for checking back! I went to CareerSource yesterday and used their computers to submit a new application. The staff there was actually super helpful and said they see this phone issue all the time. They even printed copies of everything for my records. Now I'm waiting for that second email with my claimant ID that someone mentioned I should receive within 48 hours. If I don't get it by tomorrow, I'll try that Claimyr service to get through to DEO faster. I've been taking screenshots and notes of everything like you suggested!
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UPDATE: I finally got my issue resolved! After trying everything, what worked was using Claimyr to get through to a DEO agent (thanks @profile3 for that suggestion). I tried calling directly for two days with no luck. The agent said a lot of accounts were affected by a security update they did last week, and she was able to reset my access on her end. I'm back in my account now and everything looks normal. For anyone having the same problem, getting through to an actual person seems to be the only solution.
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One important thing no one has mentioned: If you work less than full-time, you must still complete the five work search activities each week to maintain eligibility. The temp work doesn't count toward your work search requirements. Many people miss this and end up having issues with their claims. Also, keep a separate log of all your work search activities AND your temp work hours/pay in case DEO audits your claim later (which they often do).
wait WHAT?? i thought if u worked ANY hours in a week u didnt have to do work searches for that week? thats what the DEO website says i think??? now im confused
I understand your anxiety about this. DEO's partial unemployment rules can be confusing. Let me clarify: You MUST report all earnings when you claim weeks, even small amounts. If you don't, it's considered fraud and they can make you repay all benefits plus penalties. However, taking temporary work shouldn't disqualify you completely. Regarding the work search requirements - technically if you work less than full-time in a week, you still need to complete work searches. But if you're "job attached" (meaning you have a return-to-work date within 8 weeks), you might be exempt. This is something you should confirm with a DEO representative to be absolutely certain for your specific situation.
Thank you for this detailed explanation. I'll definitely report everything accurately. I don't have a return-to-work date since these would be random one-off gigs, so I'll make sure to keep up with my work searches. Really appreciate everyone's help here - I was so stressed about this!
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My friend works at CareerSource and she told me that DEO knew that FL would only get 4 weeks but they didn't tell anyone bcuz they didn't want people complaining!! So they just let everyone think more money was coming. SMH
THIS is the kind of underhanded garbage that makes me FURIOUS with Florida's unemployment system!!! They DELIBERATELY keep us in the dark!
Just to clarify some information for those still confused: 1. LWA was a limited federal program administered by FEMA, not a standard unemployment benefit 2. States had to apply for each week of funding 3. Florida was approved for and distributed 4 weeks ($1200) 4. Some early-applying states received up to 6 weeks ($1800) 5. The program is now completely closed and no additional LWA payments will be issued for any state If you received $1200 total for LWA in Florida, you have received the complete amount you're eligible for.
This is an excellent summary - thank you for breaking it down so clearly. I wish the DEO website had explained it this directly!
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i had exactly this happen!!!! one payment came thursday and the other didnt show up till monday. almost had a heart attack thinking i wasn lol only getting half my money. DEO should explain this better honestly
It's weirdly reassuring to hear I'm not alone in this confusion! My second payment did finally arrive this morning. Definitely agree they should explain this better on the website.
For anyone else finding this thread later: This is a common occurrence with Florida DEO payments. Different payment types (regular weekly benefits, back payments, adjustments, etc.) may show the same processing date in CONNECT but typically post to bank accounts on different schedules. This isn't a glitch - it's just how their system processes different payment batches. Tips for new claimants: 1. Allow 2-5 business days for all payments to arrive 2. Check your CONNECT payment history for accurate processing dates 3. Keep track of which payments you've received vs. what's showing as processed 4. If payments don't arrive after 5 business days, then contact DEO
Also worth mentioning that if you opt for the Way2Go debit card instead of direct deposit, the payments often post faster AND simultaneously. The tradeoff is dealing with that awful card system instead of getting it directly to your bank.
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my cousin works 4 DEO (don't tell anyone lol) and she says they messed up the whole system with the last update. theres like thousands of ppl with this same problem right now. they're working on a fix but it might take till next month. if u need money now u should prolly try 1 of those methods other ppl mentioned like career source or that calling service.
next MONTH?? some of us can't wait that long!!! this is ridiculous. the government needs to get its act together.
UPDATE: I finally got this resolved! For anyone else having this issue, here's what worked: I used the Claimyr service that someone mentioned above to get through to an actual person at DEO. The agent explained that my account was created during the pandemic and got stuck in the system update transition. They manually added a username to my account and sent a completely new password reset link to my email. I was able to claim my weeks that were pending and even got backpay for the ones I missed while locked out! Thank you to everyone who offered advice - this community is amazing!
Glad you got it fixed! Did they say if they're working on an actual fix so this doesn't keep happening to people?
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There's no direct number for the effective date department unfortunately. You have to go through the main DEO number (800-204-2418) and specifically request to be transferred to someone who handles effective date changes. Make sure to have your claimant ID and the exact dates you're trying to correct when you call. And be prepared for a long wait time - sometimes 2+ hours to get through these days.
claimyr worked for me when i had to call DEO about my effective date last month! got to talk to someone in like 20 min instead of calling for days
Update: I finally got through to DEO this morning after trying the CareerSource suggestion. The rep confirmed all my previous submissions were still in the system (thankfully they weren't canceling each other out) but none had been assigned to an examiner yet. She flagged my case as 'financial hardship' which should move it up in priority. Fingers crossed I see some movement soon!
That's great news! The financial hardship flag can definitely speed things up. Once it gets assigned to an examiner, the actual correction should happen quickly (usually 2-3 business days). Then you'll need to claim those missing weeks right away before they expire. Good luck!
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my friend works for a bank and she said they've been having issues with all kinds of government direct deposits this week not just unemployment so its probly bigger than just DEO
FINAL UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my deposit finally came through Saturday morning. Looks like it was a combination of the Monday bank holiday + hurricane delays. Thanks for helping me stay calm during the wait! Hope everyone else got their payments too.
Glad to hear it worked out! For future reference, after major hurricanes, it's always good to anticipate 1-3 day delays in state services, including benefit payments. The system generally catches up within a week.
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when i was on unemployment during covid i remember getting an overpayment notice for LWA like 8 months after i already got back to work. had to pay back $900 which sucked. maybe check if they're sending you something about that? i never even knew i got overpaid until the letter came.
anybody know if there are any extra programs we can apply for? $362 a week is literally impossible to survive on. my car payment alone is $410 😩
While there aren't any supplemental unemployment programs currently active in Florida, you might qualify for other assistance: 1. SNAP benefits (food stamps) - apply through ACCESS Florida 2. Temporary Cash Assistance if you have dependent children 3. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for help with utility bills 4. Your county might have emergency rental assistance programs Also, make sure you're meeting your work search requirements (5 documented work searches per week) so you don't lose your current benefits. CareerSource Florida centers can help with job placement services too.
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has anyone noticed that the $600 payments come totally separate schedule than regular unemployment? like my state benefit hits on wednesdays but the federal one is random days
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Nia Thompson
•You're absolutely right - the federal $600 payments often follow a different schedule than the state benefits. The DEO processes them in separate batches. However, this is becoming less relevant now since the $600 FPUC program expired on July 25th unless Congress extends it.
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Anastasia Romanov
Update: I claimed my weeks yesterday and got a confirmation number! The DEO agent I spoke with (finally got through!) said I should see the deposit by Friday. Thanks for all your help everyone!
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StellarSurfer
•nice! glad u got thru to someone. keep us posted if it comes in on time!
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