Anyone successfully get retroactive DEO benefits for March/April after changing claim effective date?

SAME BOAT! Waited 9 weeks for backdating when I requested to change my effective date from May to February. It's ridiculous how long they make us wait when we're obviously eligible!!! The system is DESIGNED to make people give up. Don't let them win. Keep calling and checking your CONNECT account daily. Mine eventually showed up without any notification.

i got mine backdated but only after like 2 months of waiting. they didnt tell me anything just logged in 1 day and saw the payments there. make sure u filled out the form right bc a lot of ppl mess that up. also check ur inbox every day bc sometimes they send fact finding questions u gotta answer

Florida DEO has a specific process for modifying claim effective dates. It's not as simple as just requesting it - they need to verify you were eligible during those previous weeks. Here's how it typically works: 1. Submit the request (which you've done) 2. Wait for a fact-finding questionnaire in your CONNECT inbox 3. Complete ALL work search requirements for those retroactive weeks 4. Wait for adjudication (this is the long part) 5. If approved, payments release all at once In my experience helping clients, the average wait time is 6-7 weeks from request to payment. Some get lucky and see it sooner, others wait longer. Make sure you check your CONNECT inbox daily for any requests for additional information, as missing those can restart your wait time.

I was able to get my claim backdated from April to February this year, but it took forever. The worst part was trying to get through to DEO to check on the status. I kept getting disconnected or waiting on hold for hours with no answer. I finally tried using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a rep. They have this service that gets you connected to a DEO agent without the long wait. I was skeptical but they actually got me through in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to tell me my backdating was approved but still processing. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Two days after speaking with that agent, my backdated weeks appeared in my account as payable. Sometimes you just need to get someone to look at your specific case.

my cousin works at deo (im staying with her rn) & she says theres a huge backlog of backdating requests. they prioritize ppl who call multiple times so u gotta be annoying about it lol. also do u have any pending issues on ur account? those have to be cleared first

I requested backdating in January to include December weeks. It took exactly 5 weeks and 2 days from my request until the money appeared in my account. One thing that might help - I noticed my claim sat in adjudication for weeks, but the day after I uploaded all my work search records for those backdated weeks (even though they hadn't asked for them yet), my claim was approved within 48 hours. Might be coincidence, but worth trying! Make sure you have good documentation for why you didn't apply earlier. They're getting stricter about that from what I've heard. Valid reasons include not knowing you were eligible, website technical issues, or medical problems that prevented filing.

I'm confused about something - are you trying to backdate a regular unemployment claim or PUA? Because PUA doesn't exist anymore right? Sorry I'm not being helpful just trying to understand if this is even possible in 2025?

UPDATE ON MY SITUATION: Just checked my CONNECT again after posting earlier and FINALLY got paid for all my backdated weeks!!! 9 weeks of waiting but got the full amount - $4,250! Don't give up!!!

Based on recent patterns, here's what you should expect with your backdating request: 1. Initial waiting period: 2-3 weeks (you're already here) 2. Fact-finding phase: You'll likely receive questions in your CONNECT inbox about why you didn't file earlier. Respond promptly! 3. Adjudication phase: 3-5 weeks where they review your case 4. Decision and payment: If approved, weeks appear as payable all at once Total timeline: 5-9 weeks in most cases Pro tip: While waiting, go ahead and complete the work search requirements for those backdated weeks (5 job contacts per week). You can enter them now using the Work Search Record section for each claimed week. Having this ready will speed up your payment once approved.

How do I modify a claim date in the system?