How long after adjudication status disappears do DEO payments finally arrive?
I've been stuck in the dreaded adjudication phase for almost 7 weeks now (retail layoff). This morning I checked my CONNECT account and noticed the adjudication message that was on my claim status page has completely disappeared! No new messages or status updates though. Has anyone experienced this before? How long after the adjudication status disappeared did your payments actually hit your account? I'm down to my last $250 and getting really anxious since rent is due next week. Should I be doing something proactive or just wait it out?
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CosmicCruiser
same thing happened 2 me last month!!! took exactly 3 days after that message disappeared for money to show up on my way2go card. hang in there!
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Mateo Hernandez
•That's such a relief to hear! I've been checking my account obsessively every few hours. Did you get all the back weeks at once or just the current week?
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Aisha Khan
This is actually a good sign! When the adjudication message disappears, it typically means a determination has been made. In my experience (and I've unfortunately had to file twice in the past three years), payments usually process within 2-5 business days after the adjudication status clears. The system updates overnight between 8pm-8am, so I'd recommend checking tomorrow morning. You should see a payment status change to "processed" before it hits your account. Make sure you've selected a payment method in your CONNECT profile (direct deposit or Way2Go card). If you haven't done that yet, it could delay things further.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Thank you for this detailed explanation! I did set up direct deposit when I first applied. I'll keep checking in the mornings. Really hoping it comes through before rent is due.
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Ethan Taylor
Don't get your hopes up too fast. Mine disappeared for a whole week then came back saying I needed to provide more information for the fact finding questionnaire!!! The DEO system is so glitchy and frustrating. I'd still try calling them just to make sure everything is actually processed and not just a system error.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Oh no, that's concerning! I submitted all my fact finding questionnaires weeks ago. Did you eventually get approved after providing more info?
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Ethan Taylor
•Yeah but it took another 3 weeks after that. The whole process took almost 12 weeks for me total. Complete nightmare. Hope yours goes faster!
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Yuki Ito
When your adjudication message disappears, it usually means your claim has been processed, but there's still a final review that happens. In most cases, payments are released within 2-5 business days after the adjudication message disappears. However, there are several factors that can affect this timeline: 1. If your claim was approved without issues, you'll usually see payments within 48-72 hours 2. If there were complications with your claim, there might be additional review steps 3. Bank holidays and weekends can delay the actual deposit 4. The first payment often takes the longest, with subsequent weeks processing faster You should see a payment status update in CONNECT before it hits your bank account. Look for "processed" status which means it's been approved and sent to your payment method.
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Mateo Hernandez
•This is super helpful information, thank you! When you say "processed" status, is that under the "Weekly Benefit Details" section? I've been looking at the main claim status page.
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Yuki Ito
•Yes, check under "Weekly Benefit Details" - you'll see status changes there first. The main claim status page updates less frequently. Also look for the "Payment History" section which will show when payments have been issued.
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Carmen Lopez
anyone else notice how the DEO website always seems to go down for "maintenance" right when you need to check something important?? so frustrating!!
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CosmicCruiser
•omg yes!! always on sunday nights too when i'm trying to claim my weeks 🙄
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Andre Dupont
I was in a similar situation back in January after being laid off from healthcare admin. The adjudication message disappeared on a Tuesday, and by Friday morning all my backpay (almost $4,200) hit my account at once. If you're really struggling with rent coming due, you might want to try reaching out to DEO directly to check the status rather than just waiting. I tried calling for weeks with no luck - constant busy signals and disconnects. Then I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual DEO agent in about 20 minutes. It costs money but was worth it for peace of mind. You can see how it works at claimyr.com or check their demo video: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The agent I spoke with was able to confirm my payments were actually being processed and gave me the exact date they would arrive. Saved me a lot of anxiety.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Thanks for the suggestion! I've been calling constantly and either get a busy signal or that automated message saying call volume is too high. I might try that service if I don't see any updates by tomorrow.
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QuantumQuasar
•Does that service actually work? Seems sketchy to pay money just to talk to DEO when it should be free...
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Andre Dupont
•It worked for me. I was skeptical too, but after trying for weeks to get through on my own, I was desperate. The DEO phone system is completely broken - they just don't have enough staff for the call volume. I figured the cost was worth it to potentially speed up thousands in backpay.
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CosmicCruiser
make sure ur checking ur email too!! sometimes they send messages there that dont show up in connect!!
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Mateo Hernandez
•Good point! Just checked my spam folder too and nothing there. I'll keep an eye on email as well.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
My brother works for DEO (not supposed to tell anyone lol) and he says that the adjudication message disappearing means they've made a decision but doesn't guarantee approval. Could still go either way. But usually if it's a denial they send that message quick, so no news might be good news???
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Ethan Taylor
•Wait, your brother works for DEO? Can you ask him why they make it so impossible to reach anyone there? I spent HOURS trying to get through!
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•He says they're super understaffed and the phone system is ancient. Like from the 90s. He gets in trouble if his calls go too long so they're basically forced to rush people off the phone. System is broken from top to bottom.
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Aisha Khan
Just wanted to add - make sure you continue claiming your weeks even while waiting for the adjudication to complete. Some people stop claiming because they think they need to wait for the adjudication to resolve first, but you should keep claiming each eligible week. You won't receive payment until adjudication is complete, but at least all your weeks will be in the system ready to be paid once it's resolved.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Yes, I've been diligently claiming each week! I set calendar reminders so I don't forget my window. Just claimed this morning actually.
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QuantumQuasar
CALL THEM!!! Seriously, don't just wait. My adjudication message disappeared and NOTHING happened for 3 weeks until I finally got through to someone who told me there was a "system flag" on my account that needed manual clearing. Got paid 2 days after they fixed it. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with DEO.
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Ethan Taylor
•How did you actually get through? I've tried calling literally 50+ times and never reached a human being.
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QuantumQuasar
•Honestly? Pure luck and persistence. I called right when they opened at 7:30am and kept redialing for about 45 minutes until I finally got in the queue instead of a busy signal. Then waited on hold for another hour. It's ridiculous they make it so hard.
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Ava Martinez
I went through the exact same thing in February! The adjudication message disappeared on a Wednesday and I was checking my account obsessively every few hours just like you. My payments actually came through that Friday morning - all 6 weeks of backpay hit at once which was such a relief. The waiting is absolutely brutal especially when you're down to your last few dollars. One thing that helped me was checking the "Payment History" section in CONNECT rather than just the main status page - it updates faster and shows when payments are actually being processed. Since rent is due next week, you might want to reach out to your landlord and explain the situation. Many are understanding about unemployment delays right now. Also check if your county has any emergency rental assistance programs - some can help bridge the gap while you wait for DEO to get their act together. Hang in there, you're so close!
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