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Update: I uploaded all my documentation last night and called DEO this morning using the Claimyr service that was recommended. Got through in about 20 minutes! The agent confirmed they received my documents and said my Extended Benefits application looks good so far. She mentioned there's currently a 7-10 day processing time. Just wanted to update in case anyone else is in the same situation. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Make sure to keep claiming your weeks during this transition period, even if your payment status shows as pending. Document each of your five weekly work search activities thoroughly - include the company name, position, application date, contact method, and contact person if possible. The DEO has been requesting proof of work searches more frequently for Extended Benefits recipients.
did u get that weird fact finding thing in ur inbox when u applied for extended benefits? i got that and didn't understand half the questions lol
Those fact finding questionnaires are DELIBERATELY confusing! It's just another way they try to deny benefits. I got one asking if I had refused any "suitable work" but never defined what they consider "suitable" - is it just any job offer or something in my field? And why do they ask the same questions five different ways? Pure bureaucratic nonsense designed to trip people up.
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any luck with this yet? i'm invested in ur story now lol
Update! I used Claimyr yesterday and actually got through to DEO in about 25 minutes (after trying for DAYS on my own). Asked for a supervisor with technical system access, mentioned the Quarter Change Technical Review and the Florida Administrative Code thing. The supervisor actually knew what I was talking about! She said she's submitting the correction to their database team with an urgent flag since it's been outstanding so long. She gave me a tracking number and said to check back in 5-7 business days. First time I've felt hopeful in years!
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Just wanted to follow up on this since there seems to be some confusion about retroactive payments. For 2025 claims with effective date changes, here's what typically happens: 1. The state portion (RA benefits - up to $275/week) processes first 2. These will show as "processed" for 3-7 business days before payment info appears 3. Federal supplements (if your retroactive weeks fall in eligible periods) process separately 4. The federal portion may appear under a different claim ID or payment system 5. Bank holidays and weekends add 2-3 days to the normal processing time If your payments stay in "processed" status for more than 10 business days, that usually indicates an issue that requires agent intervention. At that point, calling DEO is your best option.
this is super helpful, thanks! Is there a way to tell which periods qualify for the federal supplement? I'm still confused about what I'm supposed to get.
Quick update for everyone who responded - my state payments moved from "processed" to having a payment date today! The issue was exactly what some of you mentioned - retroactive claims just take longer to move through the system. The agent I spoke with (finally got through after 2 hours on hold) said the federal supplements should appear in my account in about 7-10 business days as a separate payment batch. They said it's completely normal for them to be processed separately with retroactive approvals. Thanks everyone for your help!
Make SURE you screenshot everything and follow up if those federal payments don't show up!!! Don't let them get away with "forgetting" what they owe you!
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Have you considered career retraining since you mentioned hospitality is still struggling? When my benefits were running out, I used my last few weeks to enroll in a short-term certification program through CareerSource. They have something called the WIOA program that can even pay for certain types of training. I switched from retail to healthcare administration with a 6-week medical office certification, and it made a huge difference in my job prospects.
That's actually a really good idea. I've been in hospitality for 10+ years, but maybe it's time for a change. Did CareerSource help you identify which programs would be most marketable?
i heard somewhere that if u work part time they extend ur benefits cuz u don't use them as fast? anyone know if thats true or just a rumor?
That's partially correct. If you work part-time while on unemployment, you may still receive partial benefits as long as you earn less than your weekly benefit amount. This can effectively stretch your benefits over a longer period, since you're not claiming your full amount each week. You still need to report all earnings and continue your work search activities.
Butch Sledgehammer
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.
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Tyler Murphy
•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.
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Juan Moreno
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.
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Tyler Murphy
•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.
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