DEO stopped $600 FPUC payments since May 19th - any updates or backpay timeline?

This seems to be happening to lots of people, including me. From what I understand, DEO is having some kind of system issue with the federal payment distribution. I've been able to confirm that if you're still getting your regular state benefits, the $800 payments will eventually come as backpay. The DEO rep I spoke to said they're working on a "batch processing solution" that should resolve it by the end of the month. My regular state benefits haven't been interrupted either - just the federal portion isn't being added. The rep told me we don't need to do anything special to get the backpay, it will automatically process once they fix the system issue.

The same thing happened to me, but mine finally came through yesterday - ALL of the backpay at once! It was for 5 weeks worth. I didn't have to do anything special, it just suddenly appeared in my account with separate entries for each missed week. Hang in there, I think they're working through the backlog alphabetically or by claim ID number or something because several people in my apartment complex got theirs on different days.

THE DEO IS DOING THIS ON PURPOSE!!!! they hope people will give up and stop claiming. they did the same thing last year with different payments and then blamed it on "system maintenance" or "verification reviews" but its just them trying to save $$$. my cousin works for the state (not DEO) and she says they are totally overwhelmed and using any excuse to delay payments. KEEP CLAIMING AND DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!!!!

If u need to reach a person at deo i used claimyr.com last week and got through in 25 mins instead of trying for days. cost money but worth it to actually talk to someone. they connected me to a deo agent who confirmed all my missed federal payments are still in the system and will be paid. she put a note on my account about the missing weeks. theres a video showing how it works here https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj

Hi everyone, I work with a legal aid clinic that helps with unemployment issues. Here's what's actually happening: DEO implemented a new payment system on May 15th for the increased federal supplement (it went from $600 to $800 in the new quarter). The system has been causing delays in the federal portion distribution. Some important facts: 1. If you're receiving your regular state benefits, you WILL get the federal portion as backpay 2. The system is processing batches alphabetically by last name (A-F got paid last week, G-M this week) 3. No additional action is needed from claimants 4. The backpay should be fully caught up by June 30th 5. This only affects the federal supplement, not regular state benefits If you haven't received your backpay by July 1st, then you should contact DEO directly or seek assistance.

Im so stressed abt this!!! My last name starts with T so sounds like ill be waiting forever according to what that legal aid person said. does anyone know if we'll get interest on the backpay for all this delay?? its not fair they can just hold onto OUR money for weeks when bills are due now not later!!!! my landlord doesnt care about DEO's system problems!

just got my backpay today! all 6 weeks worth at once. im in the N-R group i guess based on what the legal aid person said. hang in there everyone!

This reminds me of last year when they suddenly stopped my payments because they claimed I didn't submit my work searches but I definitely did. Took 3 months to fix and I nearly lost my apartment. The DEO system is so broken. I switched to direct deposit instead of the Way2Go card and that seemed to help with getting payments faster once they started again.

UPDATE: I just received an email from DEO about the payment delays. They confirmed they're processing backpayments in batches and everyone should be caught up by June 30th. They apologized for the delay and confirmed no additional action is needed from claimants. Just wanted to share this official confirmation with everyone.