Can I claim missed DEO weeks from July without computer access?

ur probably out of luck tbh, i missed a week last yr & they wouldnt let me claim it later. DEO is SUPER strict about claiming on time now

Yes, you can request to claim weeks after they've expired, but you need to prove 'good cause' for why you missed them. A documented flood in your apartment would likely qualify. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call DEO and specifically ask for a 'Request to Backdate Claim Weeks' form 2. Explain your situation - lack of computer access due to flood displacement 3. Provide any documentation of the flood (insurance claim, landlord correspondence, etc.) 4. Be prepared to complete your work search requirements for those weeks retroactively DEO is strict, but they do make exceptions for legitimate issues outside your control.

happened 2 me after hurricane season last year!!! i lost my phone & couldnt claim for 3 weeks. took FOREVER but eventually got my $$$. definitely call them asap tho, the longer u wait the harder it gets

Don't waste time with the regular DEO phone line - I was in a similar situation and spent WEEKS trying to get through. Finally I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a DEO agent in about 20 minutes instead of waiting days. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Once I got through to a real person, they processed my backdate request right away and I was able to claim my missed weeks the next day. Just make sure you can document WHY you missed the claim weeks - a flood is definitely considered good cause.

FLORIDA DEO IS THE WORST!!! They make their system complicated ON PURPOSE to deny benefits!! I missed ONE week last year because I was in the hospital and they refused my backdating request. Said I should've had someone else claim for me. RIDICULOUS! How is someone supposed to predict when they'll be hospitalized????? That said, a natural disaster like a flood is one of their listed 'good cause' reasons so you MIGHT have better luck than I did. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and expect to appeal if they deny you first.

Important: While you're working on getting those missed weeks, make sure you're claiming your current weeks on time! Many people focus so much on fixing past issues that they miss more weeks and compound the problem. Also, when you speak with DEO, ask specifically about Form DEO-BEB4 (Request for Backdating). This is what they use for processing missed weeks claims. The form allows you to specify dates and reasons for missing weeks. Computer/internet access issues related to natural disasters are specifically listed as acceptable reasons. One last tip: Check if your local CareerSource office can help. Sometimes they can facilitate communication with DEO better than trying on your own.

back in march my wifi was out for a week and i missed claiming. i just waited til next time & only got paid for the newer weeks. not worth the hassle imo 🤷‍♂️

UPDATE: I got through to DEO finally using that Claimyr service someone suggested. The agent was super helpful and said my flood situation definitely counts as good cause! I need to upload a statement explaining what happened along with any documentation I have (pictures of the flood damage, text messages about staying with my sister, etc.) within 7 days. Then they'll review my case and hopefully let me claim those missed weeks. For anyone else dealing with this - they said the key things they look for with missed weeks are: 1. Was the reason truly beyond your control? 2. Did you try to find an alternative way to claim (like public library computers)? 3. Did you request the backdating as soon as reasonably possible? Thanks everyone for your help! I'll update again when I hear their decision.