Confused by DEO 'Exhausted Active' claim status - do I need to resubmit wage history?

I had the exact same situation last month with the 'Exhausted Active' status. DEO is asking about your wages because you're likely at the end of your benefit year and they're determining if you qualify for a new benefit year. DON'T resubmit the same wages - that will just confuse their system more. Only add new employment info if you worked after filing your initial claim. Otherwise, just confirm the existing info is correct. I spent 4 days trying to reach someone at DEO about this same issue. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a live agent in about 20 minutes. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The agent explained that 'Exhausted Active' means you've used all benefits from your initial claim, but your claim is still active in their system. The 'Eligible Redetermined' means they've reviewed your case and confirmed you're eligible for continued benefits IF you have sufficient wages in the new base period.

exhausted active just means u used all ur weeks but claim still in system. don't resubmit same wages, thats what messed mine up last time and took 11 weeks to fix!! just confirm the stuff thats already there

This is a very common confusion point with the DEO system. Let me break this down for you: "Exhausted Active" means you've used all available benefit weeks in your current benefit year, but your claim is still within the 12-month benefit year period. "Eligible Redetermined" indicates they've reassessed your monetary eligibility and found you still qualify. The questions about employment are part of the standard end-of-benefit-year review process. You should: 1. Only add employment information that isn't already in the system (jobs you've had since initially filing) 2. Verify existing employment data is correct 3. Don't delete any accurate employment history You're not resubmitting your wages from the original period - you're confirming they're correct and adding any new employment if applicable. Once you complete this, the system will determine if you qualify for additional benefits based on your work history. If you've worked enough quarters since your original claim, you may qualify for a new benefit year.

The DEO is the WORST with this stuff! Their system is so confusing and they NEVER explain anything clearly. I was in the same boat - exhausted benefits but still eligible and they wanted me to verify employment stuff. I just clicked through it and ended up with a HUGE mess that took 3 months to fix! Their agents all tell you different things too. Good luck getting a straight answer from them!!

I went through this exact process last week! Here's what I learned: 1. "Exhausted Active" just means you've used all your regular weeks but your claim is still open in their system 2. The employment questions are basically asking if anything has CHANGED since you first filed - if not, just confirm what's there 3. Don't panic about the "redetermined" language - that's actually good news, means you're still eligible After I completed this verification, it took about 3 business days for my claim to update. The system is reviewing to see if you qualify for any extensions based on your work history. BTW - if you're having trouble reaching someone at DEO (I was on hold for HOURS), I finally used Claimyr and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The agent I spoke with walked me through the whole process and confirmed everything was correct on my account.

I think everyone's giving u good advice but just wanna add - make sure ur still claiming weeks during this whole process! I made the mistake of thinking I had to wait for this determination thing to finish before claiming more weeks and lost out on benefits I shoulda got.

To clarify what others have said, here's the technical explanation: When your claim shows "Exhausted Active," it means you've used all available benefits but are still within your benefit year. The "Eligible Redetermined" status indicates DEO has reviewed your case and confirmed your eligibility. The questions about employment are part of what's called a "Monetary Redetermination" process. This happens when: 1. Your claim approaches the end of its benefit year 2. You've exhausted regular benefits and may qualify for extensions 3. There's been a potential change in your employment status You should NOT resubmit wages from periods already properly reported. This verification step is to: - Confirm existing information is accurate - Add any employment not previously reported - Remove any incorrect employment information After completing this process, DEO will determine if you qualify for any additional benefits based on your specific work history and current program availability. One important note: Florida requires you to continue claiming weeks during this review process. Failure to claim weeks during this time can result in those weeks being permanently unavailable even if your benefits are later approved.

Just wanted to follow up - did you get this resolved? Did keeping the existing wage info work for you?

Great to hear you got it resolved! This is exactly why this community is so valuable - DEO's communication is terrible but we can help each other navigate their confusing system. Your experience will definitely help others who run into the same "Exhausted Active" status. Glad you didn't have to go through the nightmare of resubmitting wages and creating a mess in their system!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where my claim shows "Exhausted Active" and I was panicking about those employment verification questions. Reading through everyone's experiences has saved me from making the mistake of resubmitting wages that are already in the system. One thing I wanted to add - I noticed that when you're in this status, the CONNECT system sometimes shows conflicting information in different sections. Don't let that freak you out like it did me. The key is focusing on what the actual determination letter says, not all the random status messages that pop up in different parts of the portal. Also, huge thanks to everyone who mentioned continuing to claim weeks during this process - I almost stopped claiming because I thought I had to wait for the review to finish first. You guys probably saved me from losing benefits I'm entitled to! Has anyone had experience with how long Extended Benefits typically last once you get approved? I'm trying to plan ahead financially.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and this thread has been a lifesaver! My status just changed to "Exhausted Active" this morning and I was completely lost about what those employment verification questions meant. Based on everyone's advice here, it sounds like the key is to NOT resubmit wages that are already in their system - just confirm the existing information is correct and only add new employment if you've actually worked since filing your original claim. I was definitely about to make the mistake of re-entering everything thinking that's what they wanted. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - it's clear that DEO's system explanations are terrible and this community knowledge is invaluable! One quick question - should I be worried if it's taking longer than the 3-4 days others mentioned for the review to complete? I submitted my verification yesterday and I'm anxious about the timeline.

This thread is absolutely gold! I'm bookmarking this for future reference because I know this "Exhausted Active" situation trips up so many people. What strikes me most is how consistently everyone's advice aligns - DON'T resubmit existing wages, just confirm what's already there, and keep claiming weeks during the process. It's really frustrating that DEO's system is so poorly designed that we have to rely on community knowledge like this to navigate basic processes. The fact that their own explanations are so confusing that people panic and make mistakes that take months to fix is honestly unacceptable. For anyone finding this thread in the future who's dealing with "Exhausted Active" status: read through all these experiences carefully. The pattern is clear - verify existing employment info, add only NEW employment since filing, continue claiming weeks, and be patient with the 3-7 day processing time. And definitely consider using Claimyr if you need to speak with an agent quickly rather than spending hours on hold. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - you've probably saved dozens of people from major headaches with their claims!

This thread is incredibly thorough and helpful! As someone who's been collecting unemployment for about 8 months now, I'm definitely going to hit this "Exhausted Active" situation soon and was dreading trying to figure out what to do when it happens. The consistent advice here is so reassuring - confirm existing employment info, don't resubmit wages already in the system, and keep claiming weeks during the review. It's honestly ridiculous that DEO makes this process so confusing that we need community threads like this to understand basic procedures. One thing I wanted to add for future readers - I've noticed that DEO's system sometimes has delays or glitches during high-volume periods (like around holidays or when new programs launch). So if your review is taking longer than the typical 3-7 days mentioned here, it might just be system slowdowns rather than an issue with your specific case. Also want to echo what others said about Claimyr - I used it a few months ago for a different issue and it really does work. Being able to actually speak to a DEO agent without spending half a day on hold is worth every penny when you're stressed about your benefits. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the original poster for following up with their successful resolution. This kind of real-world guidance is exactly what people need when dealing with Florida's unemployment system!