DEO requested 2nd quarter claim form unexpectedly - normal or potential fraud?

Yes, this is actually normal! The DEO system automatically generates a new quarterly application when your benefit year crosses into a new calendar quarter. It's basically to verify that your employment situation hasn't changed and to recalculate your benefit amount based on more recent wage history. I had to do this back in January when we crossed from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025. Just fill it out honestly - it should pre-populate with most of your information from your initial claim.

its probly legit but make SURE ur actually on the real CONNECT site!!! lots of scammers out there sending fake emails that look real. always go to the real florida deo website urself instead of clicking email links

This is called a "Monetary Redetermination" and it's a standard procedure when your claim crosses into a new quarter. The system checks if you earned any wages during your most recently completed quarter that could potentially increase your weekly benefit amount (WBA). Make sure you report any employment/wages you had during that period accurately. If you've remained fully unemployed, just verify all the pre-populated information is correct and submit. Your payments shouldn't stop, but there might be a slight delay (1-3 days) for the next payment while they process this update. If the system finds additional wages that could increase your benefit amount, you'll receive a monetary redetermination notice explaining any changes.

I just got the same thing and freaked out too!!! Thought maybe my claim was flagged or something. Glad I'm not the only one. Gonna fill mine out tonight.

The DEO system is a NIGHTMARE. They make everything so complicated and never explain what's happening. I've been dealing with them for months and every time I think things are going smoothly, they throw some new form or requirement at me. And good luck getting anyone on the phone to explain it! I've spent HOURS getting busy signals or being disconnected. The whole system seems designed to make people give up on getting the benefits they deserve!

yep got mine too. finished it in like 10min, most stuff was already filled in

Quick update for everyone: If you're seeing this 2nd quarter claim form request, be aware that you only have 7 calendar days (not business days) to complete it. After submission, your claim status may temporarily show as "Pending" for 24-48 hours while the system processes the update. Also, double-check your work search requirements section during this process - sometimes the system resets your work search exemption status during quarterly updates. If you had an exemption before (like standby status with an employer), verify it carried over correctly.

wait is this different from the regular biweekly claim?? i'm confused now

WARNING: Be super careful if you worked AT ALL during your claim period before filling this out. My friend filled out his quarterly form last month and accidentally underreported some gig work he did. They flagged his entire claim for fraud investigation and his payments have been on hold for 3 weeks now!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I successfully submitted my quarterly form yesterday, and this morning my claim status is back to Active! No interruption to my payments so far. The whole process was much easier than I feared. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and helpful tips!