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DEO denied my claim for 'no credits' - can I still get the $600 federal benefit?
Just got denied for regular FL unemployment because I don't have enough wage credits in my base period (only worked 3 months before layoff). The DEO CONNECT system shows 'INELIGIBLE' with reason 'insufficient credits.' I heard people talking about a separate $600 federal payment even if you don't qualify for state benefits? Is this still available in 2025 or was that just during covid? My friend said I should apply for PUA instead, but I can't find that option anywhere in CONNECT. Really confused about what to do next. My last employer said I should qualify for something. Anyone know if there's any way to get benefits when denied for 'no credits'?
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DEO missing $300 federal benefit in latest payment - anyone else?
Just checked my account this morning and I'm totally confused. I've been getting my regular DEO unemployment benefits plus the $300 federal supplement like clockwork every two weeks. Today I got my payment, but it's ONLY the regular benefit amount with no federal money. Did anyone else have their federal benefit missing from their latest deposit? I checked CONNECT but there's no explanation or message about why it stopped. Tried calling the DEO but you know how that goes (busy signal for hours). I'm freaking out because I've budgeted for that extra $300. Is this happening to everyone or just me?
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Had similar thing happen last year when they updated the CONNECT system. The money showed up a week later without me doing anything. DEO gonna DEO 🙄
That's reassuring. I'll check again in a few days and hope it resolves itself. The stress of wondering if I did something wrong was killing me.
UPDATE: Just got off the phone with a DEO agent (was able to get through using Claimyr). They confirmed it's a system-wide issue affecting the federal $300 payments and they're pushing out a fix. The agent told me all affected claimants should see the missing federal portion deposited separately within 3-5 business days. If you don't see it by next Friday, they recommend calling to check on your specific claim.
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Missing $600 federal supplement after receiving regular DEO payment - when will it arrive?
So I finally got through the mess with my DEO claim and was able to file for a week where I earned less than $275. My regular unemployment payment hit my account today (about 2-3 days after filing), but I'm still waiting on the $600 federal supplement. Does anyone know if these payments come separately? Is there some kind of delay between getting the state benefit and the federal one? The DEO website doesn't explain this at all and I'm stressing about bills. I need that federal money ASAP!
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Just to clarify, to qualify for the current FSC program you need: 1. Exhausted regular state benefits 2. Have earned at least 40x your weekly benefit amount in your base period 3. Be in an approved high unemployment county (DEO publishes the list monthly) 4. Have completed at least 5 verifiable work searches per week If you don't meet ALL of these requirements, you'll only receive the state benefit amount. And yes, the maximum state benefit was increased to $375 in the last Florida legislative session.
Thanks for spelling it all out. I've only filed for one week so far, so I definitely haven't exhausted my regular benefits. That explains why I'm not seeing FSC on my account. At least the state benefit is higher now than it used to be. I'll keep doing my 5 work searches and hopefully find something full-time soon.
Whatever you do, make ABSOLUTELY SURE you're reporting any part-time income correctly. If you earned less than $375 but still had some income, you need to report it for each week. I missed reporting $120 from a side gig and ended up with an overpayment notice and had to appeal. NIGHTMARE. The DEO is super strict about this now.
Oh gosh, thanks for the warning! I'm definitely reporting everything. I'm working part-time retail right now but my hours got cut way back. I report every penny I make each week, even tips.
DEO payment split issue - Regular UI processed but FPUC $300 missing?
Just checked my CONNECT account and something weird is happening with my payments. My regular base unemployment was processed on Tuesday (June 2) but there's no sign of the $300 FPUC supplement anywhere in the system! Has this happened to anyone else? I claimed my weeks yesterday, and for the last month both payments (regular + FPUC) have been showing up together like clockwork every Friday. Getting really worried since I budgeted for the full amount. Is DEO processing these separately now or is this a glitch?
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Anyone else notice that CONNECT is doing maintenance AGAIN this weekend? Maybe that's related to all these weird payment splits. I swear that system is held together with duct tape and prayers.
Yes, they're doing database maintenance from Friday 8pm to Monday 5am. It was announced in the System Availability section. This is actually the third weekend in a row they've had to do these upgrades. The payment processing issues are related to their database migration project that started last month.
UPDATE: My $300 just hit my account this morning! It's showing in my bank but still doesn't appear processed in CONNECT. So weird, but at least I got it. Seems like they really are processing them separately now.
Glad to hear it worked out! The CONNECT system often lags behind actual payments by 1-2 days. They're supposed to fix this display issue with the upcoming system upgrades, but we'll see if that actually happens. Florida's unemployment system has needed a complete overhaul for years.
DEO payment suddenly dropped from $600 to $540 weekly - what's going on?
I've been on unemployment for about a month now after my company downsized our entire department. At first, everything seemed fine - my weekly benefit amount showed $600 and I received that amount for the first two weeks. But when I checked my account yesterday, this week's payment was only $540! I double-checked all my claim information and nothing has changed on my end. I didn't report any work income and I completed all my work searches correctly. Has anyone else experienced their benefit amount suddenly dropping like this? Did I miss something about benefit reductions after a certain period? I'm freaking out a bit because I budgeted based on the $600 amount and now I'm short $60 for no apparent reason.
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Just to add some additional information: if you're receiving $600 weekly, that means your WBA (Weekly Benefit Amount) is on the higher end of Florida's scale. The maximum is $615 in 2025. If you're having 10% withheld for federal taxes, that would be $60, leaving you with $540. This is normal and actually might save you from a surprise tax bill later. But if you prefer to manage your tax obligations separately, changing the withholding setting as I mentioned earlier is perfectly fine. Just make sure you're setting aside around 10-15% of your benefits for taxes.
This is really helpful context, thank you! Yes, I was working as a senior project manager before the layoff, so my income qualified me for close to the maximum. I didn't realize Florida's max was $615 now - that explains why I wasn't getting the exact maximum. I'll definitely set aside money for taxes since I switched off the withholding.
Mei Wong
hey just wondering if ur issue ever got resolved? going thru the exact same thing and i'm stressing
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Aisha Hussain
AuthorYes! I actually followed the advice here and appealed. I finally got through to DEO (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned - it actually worked!) and they confirmed they were missing my Q4 2024 wages. I submitted my appeal with copies of all my paystubs and specifically requested Alternative Base Period calculation. Got a new determination letter last week approving my claim! The weekly benefit amount isn't huge but it's definitely better than nothing. Definitely appeal if they're missing any of your wages!
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Yuki Sato
Just wanted to add that while you're waiting for the appeal, make sure you continue claiming your weeks even though you're currently ineligible. If your appeal is successful, DEO can only pay you for weeks you properly claimed. Many people miss out on backpay because they stop claiming during the appeal process.
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Aisha Hussain
AuthorThat's really good to know - I wouldn't have thought to keep claiming weeks while ineligible. The system is so confusing. Thanks for the tip!
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