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I know others have mentioned it, but I want to emphasize: document EVERYTHING during this process. Take screenshots of all uploads, note the time/date of all calls, and keep copies of everything you submit. Florida's DUA verification process has been problematic for many claimants. Another tip: If you submit documents and don't see them reflected in your CONNECT account within 48 hours, call immediately. Sometimes documents get "lost" in their system, and you don't want to miss deadlines because of their technical issues.
I'm definitely going to keep records of everything. Is there a specific section in CONNECT where I can check if they received my documents?
In CONNECT, you can check document status under the "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section. Any documents you've submitted should eventually show up there with a status. To answer your earlier question - no, documents don't need to be notarized for DUA claims. Regular copies are fine as long as they're legible. Just be sure your name and the relevant dates are clearly visible on all documents. One final recommendation: if you have any 1099 or self-employment income in addition to your regular job, be sure to document that too. DUA can potentially cover income losses from multiple sources affected by the disaster.
Thanks again! I'll check that section. Planning to submit everything tomorrow once I gather all the documents from my employer.
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Update: The $600 payments just showed up in my payment history today! 4 days after the regular payments appeared. All is well and I'm so relieved. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
Great news! Glad it worked out without needing to contact DEO. The system is working as designed in your case, just with the usual delays. Make sure to keep claiming your weeks on schedule to avoid any interruptions in your benefits.
my sister had this exact thing happen but it turned out she wasn't eligible for the $600 bcuz she filed under the wrong program to begin with... might wanna double check which program ur actually approved for
Thanks for the heads-up, but looks like mine was just delayed. My payments are showing correctly now. Hope your sister got her situation sorted out!
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idk about lawyers but make sure u keep claiming weeks while ur appeal is pending!!!! i didnt know this and lost out on 6 weeks of payments even tho i eventually won my appeal. u have to keep doing the work search and claiming every 2 weeks or they wont pay u retroactively
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Has anyone actually gotten through by calling at a specific time of day? I've heard early morning (right when they open) might work better? I'm dealing with a different issue but also can't reach anyone.
I tried calling at 7:29am (they open at 7:30am) and still got the same recording and hangup. Its like nobody actually works there!!!
I tried all different times for weeks before using Claimyr. The problem isn't just high call volume - they actually limit how many calls can even sit in the queue. So even if agents are available, the system hangs up once the queue limit is reached. Really frustrating system.
UPDATE: The DEO just released a new form specifically for 2020-2021 overpayment disputes where there's a 1099-G discrepancy. It's called the "Benefit Payment Reconciliation Request." You can find it under the "Forms and Publications" section of CONNECT. This form lets you specifically flag cases where your 1099-G doesn't match what you received. They implemented this in March 2025 because so many people were having this exact issue.
This is AMAZING news! Thank you so much for sharing this update. I just logged in and found the form. It specifically addresses my situation perfectly. I'm filling it out right now and uploading all my bank statements. I really appreciate everyone's help!
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One final note - if you do end up having to file a new claim application, make sure to answer the question about whether you've filed for benefits in the last 12 months as "Yes." This helps link your new claim to your previous one in their system. Also, when you get to the employment history section, try to enter your work history EXACTLY as you did in your original claim (same employer names, dates, etc). This helps their system recognize it's the same person and can sometimes speed up processing.
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Sunny Wang
•This is assuming the garbage CONNECT system even LETS you complete an application without crashing 17 times!! I had to try FIVE SEPARATE TIMES to complete my application because it kept freezing at different points!
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Statiia Aarssizan
UPDATE: I got through to DEO! Used that Claimyr service after failing to get through on my own this morning. The agent confirmed what many of you said - my claim wasn't actually terminated, but was flagged as "inactive" due to missing the filing window. She was able to reactivate my existing claim and set up my account so I could claim my missed weeks! No need to file a new application after all. Such a relief. Thanks everyone for your help and advice - would have been completely lost without this forum.
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Reginald Blackwell
•That's fantastic news! So glad you got it resolved without having to start a new claim. This is exactly why speaking to an actual agent is so important with these issues - the online system often presents generic "solutions" that aren't actually necessary. Thanks for updating us!
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