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DEO payment timeline confusion - just started receiving FL unemployment benefits

I'm super confused about payment timelines with Florida DEO. I need to claim my weeks on July 29th (for the period 7/11-7/18). Does anyone know approximately when those funds would hit my account? For context, I just started getting unemployment after losing my job at the end of June. My first regular payment landed on 7/22, plus I've received two $600 federal payments in the mail. I'm scheduled to return to work on August 4th, so trying to budget carefully until then. The whole CONNECT system is so confusing to navigate! Any insights on typical payment processing times?

StellarSurfer

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mine usually takes 2-3 business days after claiming weeks. sometimes faster if u do direct deposit

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Thanks! I have direct deposit set up, so hopefully it'll be on the quicker side. Did you notice if the timing is pretty consistent each time?

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Sean Kelly

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The DEO payment timeline is typically 2-3 business days after you claim your weeks, assuming there are no pending issues on your account. Since you already received one payment successfully, you're likely in their system properly now. Just make sure when you claim on the 29th that you report any part-time work accurately if you picked up anything temporary. And remember that the $600 federal payments are scheduled to end this week (July 25th is the last eligible week), so don't budget expecting more of those unless Congress extends the program. They're discussing it now but nothing is finalized yet.

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Oh no! I didn't realize the $600 payments were ending! That completely changes my budget. I really hope they extend it since I'm only getting about $275/week from regular unemployment.

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Zara Malik

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Is anyone else STILL waiting on payments from APRIL??? I've been stuck in adjudication for 16 weeks and can't get a single person on the phone at DEO!!!!! Meanwhile people who just filed are getting paid?? This system is BROKEN!!!

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Luca Greco

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same boat!! been waiting since May 12 and my account still says "pending" with no explanation... tried calling like 50 times

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Nia Thompson

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I've helped several people navigate the DEO system, and here's what you should expect: 1. For direct deposit: Payments typically process 2-3 business days after claiming weeks 2. For Way2Go cards: Usually 3-5 business days Since you've already received one payment, your banking information is validated in their system, which is good news. The fact that you've received payments means your claim is active without pending issues. Looking at your dates - if you claim on July 29th, you should see your payment around August 3rd-4th, right around when you return to work. Also, just so you're prepared: since you're returning to work on August 4th, be aware that when you claim your weeks for July 19-August 1, you'll need to report your return to work date. This won't affect the payment for those weeks, but it signals to DEO that you're becoming reemployed. I've found that using Claimyr (claimyr.com) is helpful when you need to get through to a DEO agent to check payment status. They get you connected to a live agent without the endless busy signals. You can see how it works in their video: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj

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StellarSurfer

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thx for the claimyr tip! might try that next time DEO ghosts me

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Ok but can we talk about how THE ENTIRE UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONFUSE PEOPLE?? My sister claims her weeks and somehow they "lose" her work search info and now she has to appeal! They make it so hard ON PURPOSE so people give up!

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Omg that's terrible about your sister! I've been documenting EVERYTHING for exactly this reason. Screenshots, confirmation numbers, the works. This system is so frustrating!

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Aisha Hussain

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when i first got unemployment in february it took like 4-5 days for money after claiming not the 2-3 everyone says... just don't panic if it takes a bit longer sometimes their system gets backed up on busy weeks lol. also make sure ur claiming dates are right... i messed up once and put wrong dates and had to wait 2 extra weeks for payment 😭

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Sean Kelly

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Good point about claiming date accuracy. The CONNECT system is very literal - if you make even a small mistake when claiming weeks, it can delay everything. Always double-check your entries before submitting.

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Luca Greco

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has anyone noticed that the $600 payments come totally separate schedule than regular unemployment? like my state benefit hits on wednesdays but the federal one is random days

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Nia Thompson

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You're absolutely right - the federal $600 payments often follow a different schedule than the state benefits. The DEO processes them in separate batches. However, this is becoming less relevant now since the $600 FPUC program expired on July 25th unless Congress extends it.

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Update: I claimed my weeks yesterday and got a confirmation number! The DEO agent I spoke with (finally got through!) said I should see the deposit by Friday. Thanks for all your help everyone!

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StellarSurfer

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nice! glad u got thru to someone. keep us posted if it comes in on time!

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