Will federal benefits still pay if requested right before 7/25 expiration date? - DEO payment timing question

as long as u requested for week ending before the cutoff date ur fine. its when u claimed that matters not when it hits ur account

The federal benefits are determined by the week ending date that you're claiming, not when the payment actually processes. As long as you're claiming weeks that ended before the program expiration on 7/25, you'll receive the federal enhancement for those weeks, even if the payment doesn't hit your account until after that date. The DEO system marks your eligibility based on when you certified, not when they release payment. This is especially important with CONNECT's processing delays that often push payments into the following week.

Does anyone know if there's going to be another extension?? I heard rumors that they might extend it again. My cousin in Georgia said they were hearing something similar. I'm so stressed about losing that extra $300 when my industry still hasn't fully recovered. What are people supposed to do??

I had the EXACT same concern last month! The people saying it's based on when you claimed are 100% correct. I was panicking for nothing. The way the DEO system works is it 'tags' the weeks you're claiming with whatever programs were active during those weeks. The payment processing time has no effect on what benefits you receive. BUT make sure you've properly requested ALL weeks you're eligible for before the cutoff. Double-check your CONNECT account to ensure you didn't miss any available weeks. I almost missed one last time because the system was glitchy.

try calling the DEO to confirm. I kno it's IMPOSSIBLE to get thru to them but I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to a real agent in under 20 mins after trying for 2 weeks on my own!! They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj The agent I talked to confirmed everything about the federal benefits for me and fixed another issue with my claim at the same time. Worth it just for peace of mind. Their website is claimyr.com

THE DEO IS TRYING TO CHEAT PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR FINAL PAYMENTS!!! This happened during the last program too. They're DELIBERATELY slow-processing final weeks hoping people won't notice or will give up fighting for it. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING and take screenshots of your claim weeks!!! When I had this issue I had to file an appeal to get my money!!!

anyone know when they're gonna announce the next extension? my neighbor said her brother who works at a government office heard they're planning to extend it another 6 weeks

To directly answer your question: You will receive the federal enhancement for any week you claim that ended before the program expiration date. The date you request payment or when the money actually arrives in your account doesn't affect your eligibility. Something else to be aware of: Make sure you're also prepared for the transition back to regular state benefits only. This means: 1. Your weekly benefit amount will decrease by $300 2. You'll still need to complete 5 work search activities each week 3. Regular state benefits (RA) will continue until you exhaust your balance or benefit year ends If you anticipate financial hardship after the federal enhancement ends, Florida has various assistance programs for utilities, housing, and food that you may qualify for. Check the DEO website for resources or contact your local CareerSource office for guidance on additional support programs.

this happened to me last time benefits changed and I still got the money like 4 days after the cutoff date so dont worry about it