DEO says 'monetary eligible' but stuck in adjudication - am I approved or not?

Monetary eligibility is just the first step - it means you worked enough quarters and earned enough wages to qualify for benefits. The adjudication is a separate process where they're investigating something specific about your claim (could be job separation reason, availability to work, etc). Unfortunately, you won't get any payments until that adjudication is resolved. If it's approved, you'll get backpay for all the weeks you've claimed. If denied, you can appeal. My adjudication took about 5 weeks to clear earlier this year. Make sure you keep claiming weeks on schedule even while waiting!

their literally sayin 2 diffrnt things lol. DEO always does this! you ARE approved for money BUT they wont give it to you yet cuz of adjudication. could be 2 weeks could be 2 months who knows

I had the same issue in February. Monetary eligible but stuck in adjudication for weeks. The pending issue was that my employer contested my reason for separation. I eventually found out by clicking on the "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" link in CONNECT. It will tell you what's holding up your claim. If you need to reach DEO quickly to find out why you're in adjudication, I finally got through using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have this system that connects you directly to a DEO agent instead of waiting on hold forever. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Once I actually talked to someone, they expedited my adjudication and I got paid within a week. Worth a shot if you're desperate.

The DEO system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!!!!! I was stuck in "adjudication" for THREE MONTHS last year while they "investigated" my case. Meanwhile my landlord was threatening eviction and my car got repossessed. Then one day it just magically cleared with NO EXPLANATION and I got all my backpay. DON'T COUNT ON THAT MONEY UNTIL IT'S IN YOUR ACCOUNT!!!!

To directly answer your question: No, you are not fully approved yet. "Monetary eligible" means you qualify based on your previous earnings, but the adjudication needs to be completed before payments start. Some common reasons for adjudication include: - Your employer disputing your reason for separation - Questions about your availability for work - ID verification issues - Unreported income questions - Work search requirement concerns First step is to check the "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section in CONNECT to see what specific issue is holding up your claim. Then you can address it directly. Second, I recommend uploading any documentation that might help resolve the issue to your CONNECT inbox. For example, if it's about job separation, upload your termination letter or final pay stub. Third, document all your work search activities thoroughly while you wait. Florida requires 5 work search contacts per week, and if adjudication is related to work search, having good records will help.

Able and" Available adjudication means'they re verifying that'you re physically able to work and available for suitable employment. This often gets flagged if: 1. You indicated any limitations on your availability in your (application like only certain) hours/days 2. You mentioned any health issues that might limit your ability to work 3.'You re in school or have other commitments that might interfere with accepting work 4. You have transportation or childcare limitations To resolve this faster, upload a statement to your CONNECT inbox clarifying that you are fully able and available for work with no restrictions. Be specific about your (availability) days/hours and transportation situation. This type of adjudication usually resolves faster than separation issues - typically 2-3 weeks rather thanmonths.

my sister had adjudication take 6 days and mine took 7 weeks for the exact same reason lol. theres literally no rhyme or reason to how fast they process these things. just keep claiming weeks and hope for the best

I had the able and available thing too! On my application I said I couldn't work nights because of my kid and that flagged it. Had to wait 4 weeks 😑

it just cleared by itself eventually. they never even contacted me about it

just applied for food stamps while u wait thats what I did

UPDATE: I uploaded a statement to CONNECT explaining that I'm fully available for work and that my online class won't interfere with employment. Also used that Claimyr service someone mentioned to actually reach a human at DEO yesterday. The agent said my adjudication was flagged because I marked that I'm taking a class, but she submitted a request to expedite since I clarified it's flexible online coursework. She said it should be resolved within 7-10 days! Thanks everyone for your help!

Hello, I'm having a similar issue. My claim status is Active, and monetary is approved, but I have a pending adjudication. It lists my former employer under pending issues, and says discharged. Fact Finding says complete. Have applied for 6 weeks so far and still nothing.. I don't know what else to do....

@Nicholas Baran - since your Fact Finding shows "complete" but you're still stuck in adjudication after 6 weeks, that suggests DEO is reviewing your employer's contest of your discharge. This is unfortunately one of the longer types of adjudication to resolve. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Check if you can see more details in the "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section - it might show exactly what your employer claimed about your discharge 2. Gather any documentation you have about your termination (termination letter, emails, write-ups, witness statements, etc.) and upload them to your CONNECT inbox 3. If you were laid off but your employer reported it as "discharged for cause," you'll need evidence to prove otherwise. Pay stubs, layoff notices, company-wide downsizing announcements can all help 4. Try that Claimyr service others mentioned to actually speak with a DEO agent - they might be able to give you a more specific timeline or tell you if they need additional documentation from you 5. Keep claiming your weeks religiously even though you're not getting paid yet - you'll get backpay once it resolves Discharge-related adjudications can take 6-12 weeks unfortunately, but don't give up. The fact that you completed Fact Finding is a good sign that you provided your side of the story. Hang in there!

I'm going through something similar right now! Got "monetary eligible" status about 2 weeks ago but my claim is stuck in adjudication for "separation issues" - my employer is disputing that I was laid off even though it was clearly a company-wide downsizing. Reading through this thread has been so helpful, especially learning about that "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section. I had no idea I could see the specific reason for the hold-up! Just checked and confirmed my employer reported it as "voluntary quit" when I was definitely laid off due to budget cuts. @Danielle Mays really glad you got through to someone and have a timeline! That gives me hope that there are actual humans working on these cases, even if it takes forever to reach them. Definitely going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's such a relief to know this confusion between monetary eligibility and actual approval is normal. The waiting is brutal when you're worried about rent and bills, but at least now I understand the process better and know what steps to take.

I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now! Just filed my claim last week and got the "monetary eligible" status showing $285/week, but then saw the dreaded adjudication message at the bottom. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about that "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section where you can actually see what's holding things up! Just checked mine and it's also flagged for "Able and Available" because I mentioned I'm caring for my elderly mom a few days a week. But it's totally flexible and wouldn't prevent me from working at all! Going to upload a detailed statement right away explaining my full availability. @Danielle Mays really hoping your 7-10 day timeline works out! It gives me hope that there are actual people reviewing these cases and not just letting them sit in limbo forever. Definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I can't get through the regular way. Thanks to everyone sharing their stories and advice - this community is a lifesaver when you're trying to figure out DEO's confusing system while stressed about bills piling up! 🙏

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been so incredibly helpful! Just filed my unemployment claim two weeks ago and got the "monetary eligible" status showing $240/week, but then that awful adjudication message appeared. Like many of you, I had no clue there was a difference between being monetarily eligible and actually getting approved for payments. The loan pre-approval analogy really made it click for me! I checked that "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section everyone mentioned and mine is flagged for "Able and Available" too - apparently because I indicated I can only work certain hours due to childcare responsibilities. But I'm definitely available for full-time work during normal business hours! Reading about everyone's timelines is both encouraging and terrifying - seems like it really varies from a few days to several months depending on the issue and luck of the draw. At least now I know to upload a detailed statement explaining my availability and try that Claimyr service if needed. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and advice! This community is providing way better information than DEO's website or phone system. Keeping my fingers crossed for quick resolutions for all of us stuck in adjudication limbo! 🤞

As someone who just went through this exact situation last month, I can confirm what others have said - "monetary eligible" just means you earned enough wages to qualify, but adjudication is where they actually decide if you'll get paid. It's SO confusing and DEO really should explain this better! I was stuck in "Able and Available" adjudication for 3 weeks because I mentioned having some flexibility constraints on my application. What finally helped was uploading a very detailed statement to CONNECT explaining exactly when I'm available (specific days/hours) and that I have reliable transportation and childcare arranged. Be super specific! Also want to echo what others said about that Claimyr service - I was skeptical at first but it actually worked. Got through to a real person who could see my case status and give me a realistic timeline instead of just "we're experiencing high call volume." The waiting is absolutely brutal when bills are piling up, but keep claiming your weeks even though nothing's being paid yet. Once adjudication clears, you'll get backpay for all those weeks. Hang in there - it does eventually resolve! 🤞

Just wanted to jump in as someone who went through this exact situation earlier this year! The "monetary eligible" vs actual approval confusion is probably the most stressful part of the whole process - I remember staring at that screen wondering if I was getting money or not. My case was also flagged for "Able and Available" because I mentioned I could only work certain shifts due to my second job. Ended up stuck in adjudication for about 3 weeks, but once I uploaded a detailed statement explaining my full availability during standard business hours, things moved pretty quickly. One thing I learned that might help others - when you upload your statement to CONNECT, make it as specific as possible. Don't just say "I'm available to work" - include exact days, hours, that you have transportation sorted, childcare arranged, can start immediately, etc. The more detailed you are, the less likely they'll have follow-up questions that slow things down. Also want to confirm what others said about that Claimyr service - I was skeptical but it actually worked for getting through to a real person. Sometimes you just need someone to look at your case and push it along instead of sitting in the queue. Keep claiming those weeks everyone, even though the waiting is brutal! The backpay is worth it when everything finally processes. This thread shows how helpful it is when we share real experiences instead of just dealing with DEO's confusing system alone! 💪

I'm so glad I found this thread! Just filed my claim last week and got the dreaded "monetary eligible" status with adjudication pending. Reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly eye-opening - I had no idea about the difference between monetary eligibility and actual approval, or that there was a hidden section where you can see the specific reason for delays! My adjudication is flagged for "Able and Available" because I mentioned I'm doing some freelance work on weekends. But it's completely flexible and wouldn't interfere with full-time employment at all! Going to upload a detailed statement right away explaining my Monday-Friday availability and that freelance work can be adjusted around any job schedule. @Danielle Mays really hoping your timeline worked out! It's so encouraging to see people actually get through to DEO agents and get real answers instead of just automated messages. Definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I can't get through the regular way. Thanks to everyone sharing their stories and specific tips - this community is providing way better guidance than DEO's confusing website. The waiting is stressful enough without having to guess what's happening with your claim! Fingers crossed for quick resolutions for all of us stuck in adjudication limbo! 🤞

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 10 days ago and got "monetary eligible" status showing $265/week, but then saw that dreaded adjudication message. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so incredibly helpful - I had absolutely no clue there was a difference between being monetarily eligible and actually getting approved for payments! Just checked that "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section that everyone keeps mentioning (thank you for that tip!) and mine is flagged for "Able and Available" because I indicated I'm taking care of my elderly father a few mornings per week. But it's totally flexible and I'm definitely available for full-time work! Based on all the advice in this thread, I'm going to upload a super detailed statement to CONNECT today explaining my exact availability (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, weekends flexible) and that caregiving responsibilities won't interfere with employment at all. Also definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I need to speak with someone directly. This community has been amazing - getting real experiences and practical tips from people who've actually navigated this broken system is worth its weight in gold compared to DEO's useless website. Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories and keeping hope alive for those of us stuck in adjudication limbo! 🙏

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now and this thread has been a lifesaver! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago, got "monetary eligible" status but stuck in adjudication. Had no idea there was a difference between monetary eligibility and actual approval until reading everyone's experiences here. Just checked that "Determination, Pending Issue and Decision Summary" section (thank you all for that tip!) and mine shows "Able and Available" because I mentioned I have limited evening availability due to caring for my young kids. But I'm completely available during normal business hours Monday-Friday! Reading through all the success stories here gives me so much hope. Going to upload a super detailed statement today explaining my exact availability (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) and that childcare is arranged during work hours. Also bookmarking that Claimyr service in case I need to actually speak to someone. The waiting is so stressful when bills are piling up, but at least now I understand the process and have a plan of action. This community is providing way better guidance than DEO's confusing website! Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and keeping hope alive for those of us in adjudication limbo! 🤞