DEO benefits extension beyond July 31st - any confirmed updates?

im in the same boat. benefit year ends 7/31 too. nobody at DEO knows anything when i called

From what I understand, there isn't currently an automatic extension being processed for claims ending July 31st. The regular RA program in Florida provides benefits for up to 12 weeks (or up to 23 weeks if the state unemployment rate reaches certain thresholds). If your benefit year is ending, you would typically need to file a new application rather than expecting an extension of your current claim. The system will evaluate if you've earned sufficient wages in your base period to qualify for a new benefit year. Keep in mind that if you're working part-time, you need to report those earnings each time you claim weeks. You may still qualify for partial benefits depending on how much you earn compared to your weekly benefit amount.

Florida DEO is THE WORST at communicating anything!!! I went through this last year and had to reapply after my benefit year ended. The system made me wait a full week after my benefit year ended before I could submit a new application. Then it took almost 3 weeks for them to process it! No income that whole time!! They don't care that people have bills to pay!!!!

I heard from my cousin who knows someone who works at DEO that they're planning to announce something about extensions next week. Not sure if it's true though.

I was in this same situation a few months ago. Here's what you need to know: 1. There is no automatic extension after your benefit year ends on July 31st. 2. You'll need to file a completely new application (not an extension) after your benefit year ends. 3. To qualify for a new claim, you need to have earned wages in at least 2 quarters of your new base period. 4. If you've only been working part-time since starting your last claim, you might not have enough earnings to qualify for a new claim period. 5. The system won't let you apply for a new claim until after your current benefit year officially ends. I recommend trying to reach a DEO agent directly to discuss your specific situation. I know it's almost impossible to get through their phone lines, but I finally had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they connected me to a DEO agent within 25 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Having an actual conversation with a DEO agent about your specific case is really the only way to get accurate information about what options you'll have after July 31st.

I just want to add that even if you don't qualify for a new DEO claim after your benefit year ends, you should check with CareerSource Florida. They sometimes have special programs for people transitioning off unemployment. They helped me find job training when my benefits ran out last year.

am i the only 1 confused by all the different unemployment terms?? whats the difference between benefit year ending vs exhausting benefits vs extensions??? i thought i had until december but now im worried

Update: I finally got through to DEO this morning after trying for 3 hours! The agent confirmed there's no automatic extension after July 31st. She said I need to wait until my benefit year officially ends, then file a completely new application. She also checked my work history and said I probably won't qualify for a new claim because I haven't earned enough in my base period. She suggested applying for other assistance programs through ACCESS Florida in the meantime. Not the news I was hoping for, but at least I know where I stand now.