Congrats on finally getting through that nightmare! 10 weeks is brutal. I'm currently on week 6 of adjudication myself and this thread is giving me hope. From what I'm seeing here, it sounds like most people get their payments within a week once adjudication clears, but definitely keep checking those individual week statuses like Ashley mentioned. The fact that you already have some weeks showing 'Payable' is a really good sign! Fingers crossed you get that money soon - being behind on bills while waiting for DEO to get their act together is the worst.

Congrats Luis! 10 weeks is absolutely insane - I can't believe they put people through that. I went through something similar last year and it's such a relief when that adjudication finally lifts. From my experience and what I've seen with others, you should definitely get those payments within the next few days since you already have weeks showing 'Payable'. That's usually the last step before the money actually gets released. The fact that they're processing in batches like Ellie mentioned is totally normal - mine came through in chunks too. Just keep refreshing that payment history page obsessively like the rest of us do! 😅 Really hoping you get that money by Friday. DEO puts people through hell but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Glad your payment came through! Just FYI - for anyone else reading this - DEO often does system maintenance on the last day of the month which can cause 24-48 hour payment delays. I've learned to expect it and budget accordingly each month.

This is such a common issue with DEO! I'm on my second time claiming benefits and February/March always seems to have these random delays. Last year I had the same panic when my payment didn't show up on the expected day. Turned out to be a system glitch that resolved itself after about 36 hours. The worst part is you never know if it's just a delay or if there's actually a problem with your claim. Really glad to see others confirming their payments came through - gives me hope for next time this inevitably happens again!

Harold, I completely understand your frustration! I went through a similar CONNECT lockout situation about 6 months ago and it was one of the most stressful experiences I've had. Three weeks is brutal - you must have been going crazy not being able to access your account. Everyone here has given you great info about the $600 supplement being long gone (pandemic-only benefit that ended in 2021). It's such a bummer because that extra money really made a difference back then, but now we're stuck with just the regular Florida amounts which are honestly pathetic. Since you're getting $306/week, I wanted to suggest looking into SNAP benefits if you haven't already - the income limits are pretty generous when you're on unemployment, and it can really help stretch your grocery budget. Also, if you have any utility bills piling up, most power companies in Florida have hardship programs for people on unemployment. For the work search requirements, don't sleep on attending virtual career fairs - they usually count as 2-3 contacts each since you can talk to multiple employers. Florida Works (employflorida.com) posts them regularly. Hope you find something soon and can get off this roller coaster! The system definitely isn't designed to actually help people, but at least you got back into CONNECT finally.

Harold, I'm so sorry you went through that 3-week CONNECT lockout nightmare! That sounds absolutely terrible and I can only imagine how stressful it must have been not being able to access your benefits while bills keep coming. Everyone here has already given you the hard truth about the $600 supplement - that was only during the pandemic (FPUC) and ended back in September 2021. I know it's disappointing to realize you'll only be getting your regular Florida amount of $306/week. The system really is broken when that's supposed to help people survive. Since you mentioned being stressed about the whole process, I wanted to share something that helped me when I was on unemployment last year - try to set up a routine around your weekly claiming and work search activities. I found that doing everything on the same day each week (like Sunday mornings) helped reduce my anxiety about forgetting deadlines or missing requirements. Also, make sure you save screenshots of EVERYTHING in CONNECT - your weekly certifications, work search logs, payment history, etc. The system glitches constantly and having your own records can save you major headaches if something goes wrong again. Hang in there! The job market is actually pretty decent right now, so hopefully you'll find something soon and won't have to deal with this broken system much longer.

Thanks everyone for helping me figure this out! I just got off the phone with DEO (waited almost 2 hours) and they confirmed everything. I'm getting both regular unemployment AND Disaster Unemployment Assistance because my layoff was hurricane-related. The agent said the DUA portion ($425/week) will last for a maximum of 26 weeks from the disaster declaration date, while my regular state benefits ($275/week) can continue for up to 12 weeks total depending on the state unemployment rate. She also warned me to keep documenting my work searches and any hurricane-related impacts to avoid future overpayment issues.

Glad you got this sorted out! This is really helpful info for others who might be in the same situation. Just wanted to add - if anyone else reading this thinks they might qualify for DUA but didn't get it automatically, you can still apply separately through the DEO website. There's a specific DUA application form that's different from regular unemployment. The deadline is usually 30 days from the disaster declaration, but they sometimes extend it. Also, keep copies of EVERYTHING - your determination letters, payment records, work search logs, and especially any documentation linking your job loss to the hurricane. DEO's computer systems don't always talk to each other properly, so having your own records can save you major headaches if they come back with questions later.

Just wanted to add another perspective here - I went through this exact same situation in 2022. Had about 8 weeks of benefits left when my benefit year ended, and yes, that money just disappears. It's frustrating but that's how the system works. One thing that helped me was starting my job search intensification about 6-8 weeks before my BYE date. Since you know exactly when your benefits will end regardless of balance, you can plan accordingly. I also made sure to save as much as possible from those final benefit payments since I knew there might be a gap before finding work or qualifying for a new claim. Also, keep detailed records of any work you've done during your current benefit year - even small gigs or temporary work. When you file your new claim, DEO will look at wages earned in your base period, and every bit helps determine if you qualify and what your new weekly benefit amount would be. The silver lining is that Florida processes new claims relatively quickly compared to some other states, so if you do qualify for a new benefit year, you shouldn't have too long of a wait.

I'm in almost the same exact boat - my benefit year ends September 6th and I've got about 7 weeks of payments left in my balance. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful but also pretty discouraging to know that money just vanishes. One question I haven't seen addressed - has anyone successfully appealed or challenged this policy? It seems like there should be some way to collect benefits you've already been approved for, especially when you're still actively job searching and meeting all the requirements. Also, for those who've gone through filing a new claim after their BYE date - did you have to go through the whole waiting week process again? That would mean potentially 2-3 weeks without any income between when the old claim ends and the new one kicks in.