First DEO payment timeline after approval - when should I expect it?

If you claimed your week yesterday, you should see the payment hit your account in 2-3 business days IF there are no pending issues on your claim. Make sure your Payment Method is set up correctly in CONNECT. If you haven't specified direct deposit, it will default to the Way2Go card which takes about 7-10 days to arrive in the mail. You can check your payment status by going to the "View and Maintain Account Information" page and then "Payment History" - it will show when the payment was processed.

congrats on getting approved! my first payment took about 4 days after claiming. the deo system is super slow these days lol. got my way2go card about a week later. you can call the way2go people to check if card was sent

The first payment timeline varies depending on your specific situation. Here's what usually happens: 1. First payment typically processes 1-3 business days after claiming your week 2. Payment method depends on what you selected during application 3. Direct deposit: 1-2 business days after processing 4. Way2Go card: Payment loaded 1-2 days after processing, but you need the physical card to access funds 5. The card ships automatically once your first payment processes Important: There's a waiting week in Florida, which is the first week you're eligible but don't get paid for. If you just filed recently, your first claimed week might be your waiting week (no payment). Check your CONNECT account under "View and Maintain Account Information" then "Payment History" to confirm.

THE WAITING WEEK IS SUCH BS!! they make u wait a whole week without pay when ur already struggling. i had to wait 2 WEEKS after claiming to get my first payment and another WEEK for the stupid card to come. DEO doesn't care that people have bills!! if u want to talk to someone, good luck getting thru on those phone lines. ive called 37 TIMES one day and got hung up on every single time!!!!

After I claimed my weeks, I had to wait about 4 business days for payment to process. If you don't get it within a week, there might be an issue with your claim. My cousin had to wait 3 weeks for his first payment because they had an "adjudication issue" they never told him about. The system doesn't always update correctly to show issues.

I was in the exact same situation back in February. After claiming my first week, I couldn't get any information about when I'd be paid either. I ended up wasting hours trying to call DEO with no luck - their phone system is a nightmare. I finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and was able to get through to a DEO agent in about 20 minutes. They confirmed my payment was processing and explained the timeline. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj It saved me from waiting in anxiety for days wondering if something was wrong with my claim. The agent was able to tell me exactly when my Way2Go card would arrive too.

To answer your follow-up questions: 1. Yes, "debit card" means the Way2Go card 2. The Way2Go card is mailed automatically once your first payment processes 3. You can't access funds until you have the physical card 4. If you filed April 12th and were approved April 18th, the week of April 13-19 would likely be your waiting week (unpaid) 5. Your first payable week would be April 20-26 if you claim it To check if this is your waiting week, look at your payment history page. If it shows "$0.00" for the week you claimed with a note about waiting week, that confirms it. You can add direct deposit by going to "View and Maintain Account Information" then "Payment Method" to update from debit card to direct deposit. This would apply to future payments.

@Profile5 - Yes, it really does work. I was skeptical too, but I was desperate after trying to call DEO for days. The DEO agent I spoke with was able to confirm everything about my claim status and when I'd get paid. Much better than stressing for days wondering what's happening.

To quickly address your other questions: 1. The Way2Go card customer service number is 1-833-888-2775 2. Unfortunately, you can't access the funds until you have the physical card 3. Yes, you'll need to claim your second week (which will be your first payable week) 4. The waiting week policy returned after the pandemic emergency period ended 5. You can call Way2Go to check if your card has been mailed and request expedited shipping This is frustrating, but hang in there - once you get past the initial waiting week and card arrival, future payments should be much more predictable.

I went through the exact same thing last month! The waiting is the worst part because DEO doesn't clearly explain the timeline anywhere. Just to add to what others have said - when you call Way2Go at 1-833-888-2775, they can tell you if your card has shipped and give you a tracking number. They can also expedite it for a small fee if you're in a bind. Also, once you get your card, download the Way2Go app - it makes checking your balance and transaction history much easier than calling. The first payment process is definitely the most stressful, but it gets smoother after that. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact situation right now too! Just got approved last week and the uncertainty about payment timing is so stressful when you have bills piling up. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about the waiting week policy or that the Way2Go card could be expedited. It's really frustrating that DEO doesn't provide clear timelines or explanations about any of this process upfront. You basically have to rely on community knowledge like this thread to figure out what's actually happening with your claim. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it makes this whole confusing process feel a little less overwhelming when you know others have been through the same thing.

I'm in a similar boat - just got approved this week and claimed my first week yesterday. This thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I had no clue about the waiting week policy or that the Way2Go card takes so long to arrive. It's really frustrating that DEO doesn't explain any of this upfront. When you're already stressed about finances, the last thing you need is to be left guessing about when you'll actually see money. I'm definitely going to call Way2Go tomorrow to see about expediting the card since I have rent due next week. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's so much more helpful than anything on the official DEO website!

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else going through this - I got approved two weeks ago and went through the exact same confusion about payment timing. What really helped me was setting up text alerts through the Way2Go website once I got my card. They'll text you immediately when a payment is loaded, which gives you peace of mind instead of constantly checking your balance. Also, if you're really strapped for cash while waiting, some local food banks and utility assistance programs can help bridge the gap during that initial waiting period. The whole DEO system is definitely not user-friendly, but once you get through the first payment cycle, it becomes much more predictable. Don't hesitate to reach out to community resources while you're waiting - that's what they're there for!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just got my approval notification on Friday and claimed my first week over the weekend. Like everyone else here, I'm totally in the dark about when to expect payment and the CONNECT system gives you absolutely no guidance on timelines. Reading through all these responses has been so much more helpful than anything on the official DEO website. I had no idea about the waiting week policy - that's such a crucial piece of information that should be clearly explained during the application process! Now I'm wondering if I should call Way2Go proactively to check on my card status or if I should wait a few more days. It's really frustrating that we have to rely on community knowledge like this thread to understand basic things like payment processing times and card delivery. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it makes this whole confusing process feel less overwhelming when you know others have navigated the same challenges!

Just went through this exact process last month and I feel for everyone dealing with this confusion! The lack of clear communication from DEO is honestly unacceptable when people are already stressed about their finances. Here's what I learned that might help: 1. If your claim shows "active" with a monetary determination, you're likely good to go - just need to get through the waiting week 2. The Way2Go card usually ships 2-3 business days after your first payment processes (even if it's $0 for waiting week) 3. You can call Way2Go at 1-833-888-2775 to check shipping status and request expedited delivery for about $15 4. Once you have the card, you can switch to direct deposit for future payments which is much faster 5. Set up text alerts through Way2Go's website - they'll notify you immediately when payments are loaded The whole system is frustrating but once you get through this initial hurdle, it becomes much more predictable. Don't hesitate to use local resources like food banks or utility assistance programs while you're waiting - that's exactly what they're there for during these gaps. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just got approved this week after weeks of waiting, and like everyone else here, I'm completely in the dark about payment timelines. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I learned more in 10 minutes reading these responses than I did from hours of trying to navigate the CONNECT system. The waiting week policy is such a shock! How is this not clearly explained during the application process? When you're already struggling financially, finding out you won't get paid for your first eligible week feels like a cruel surprise. I'm definitely calling Way2Go tomorrow to check on my card status and request expedited shipping. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like being proactive is the way to go rather than just waiting and hoping for the best. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and practical tips - this community support makes such a difference when DEO's official communication is so lacking. It's honestly frustrating that we have to rely on each other to figure out basic information about our own benefits, but I'm grateful this knowledge sharing exists!

I just went through this exact process a few weeks ago and can totally relate to the frustration! The lack of clear information from DEO is unreal when you're already stressed about finances. Here's what actually happened with my timeline: Got approved on a Tuesday, claimed my first week on Wednesday. That week ended up being my waiting week ($0), but the Way2Go card still shipped out about 3 days later. I called Way2Go using the number others mentioned (1-833-888-2775) and was able to track the card and pay for expedited shipping. My second week of claiming was my first actual payment - it processed on a Friday and was loaded to my card the following Monday. So from approval to first real payment was about 10 days total. Pro tip: Once you get the card, immediately set up the Way2Go mobile app and text alerts. It makes tracking payments so much easier than constantly calling or checking online. And definitely switch to direct deposit after your first payment if you can - cuts out the card delay for future weeks. The whole system is needlessly complicated, but hang in there! Once you get past this first hurdle, it becomes much more predictable. The waiting week policy is brutal but at least now you know what to expect.