Unemployment claim stuck in limbo - adjudication closed but still pending after 2 weeks. Help!

Ugh, the unemployment system is such a mess rn. I've been dealing with similar issues for over a month now. Have you tried calling again and asking for a supervisor? Sometimes they have more info.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

When they say the adjudication is closed, it usually means they've made a decision on your claim. You need to find out what that decision was and if there's any appeal process. Here's what I'd recommend: • Call again and ask specifically about the adjudication decision • Request a detailed explanation in writing • Ask if there are any next steps or appeals you can file • Check your online account for any updates or messages • If you can't get through, try contacting your local state representative. They sometimes have connections to help Don't give up! The system is frustrating, but persistence usually pays off.

have u checked ur online account? sometimes they update stuff there b4 they call u

I'm in the same boat, applied 3 weeks ago and still nothing. This whole system is a joke. Good luck, OP!

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold last week. Also, be super nice to the person who answers. They deal with angry people all day and might be more helpful if you're friendly.

Anyone else notice how they changed the system last month? Seems like everyones having more problems since then. Maybe its related to ur issue OP?

I went through something similar last month! When they say "adjudication closed," it means they've finished reviewing your case, but the decision might not have been processed yet into the system. Here's what helped me: 1. Check your online portal daily - sometimes the status updates there first 2. Call and ask specifically for the "adjudication determination letter" - they should be able to tell you if it was approved or denied 3. If approved, ask when payments will start processing 4. If denied, ask about the appeal deadline (usually 30 days) The waiting is brutal, but hang in there! Mine took 3 weeks total from adjudication closure to first payment. Keep calling every few days for updates - sometimes different reps have access to different info.

I had almost the exact same situation a few months ago! "Adjudication closed" basically means they finished investigating your claim, but the system can be slow to update your actual status. Here's what worked for me: • Call and ask specifically what the adjudication decision was - approved or denied • If approved, ask when you can expect your first payment (mine took about 1 week after adjudication closed) • Double-check that you're still certifying weekly - some people stop doing this thinking their claim is on hold • Ask if there are any outstanding issues or documents they need The frustrating part is that "closed" doesn't mean "processed" - it's like they finished the paperwork but haven't filed it yet. Keep calling every 2-3 days for updates. You're probably closer to getting paid than you think!

I'm going through something very similar right now! Filed about 10 days ago and got the same confusing "adjudication closed" status when I called yesterday. Reading through everyone's responses here is honestly the most helpful info I've gotten so far - way better than what the phone reps have told me. @Alexander Evans and @Ethan Campbell - your explanations about closed vs processed make total sense now. I was panicking thinking my claim got rejected or something. Definitely going to call back and ask specifically about the determination letter like you both suggested. Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature, or is calling still the best way to get real answers? I've been dreading the hold times but sounds like it might be worth it to get clarity on what's actually happening with my claim. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with this bureaucratic nightmare! 🙏

Just went through this exact situation last week! When they say "adjudication closed," it means they've finished reviewing your eligibility but the system hasn't updated your payment status yet. Here's what finally worked for me: Call and ask these specific questions: • "What was the adjudication determination - approved or denied?" • "When will my first payment be released?" • "Are there any holds or issues preventing payment?" The key is being really specific with your questions. Don't let them just say "it's pending" - push for the actual adjudication result. Mine was approved but took another 5 days to show up in my account after the adjudication closed. Also, make sure you're still doing your weekly certifications even though it says pending - I almost stopped doing mine thinking my claim was frozen! The whole system is confusing but you're probably much closer to getting paid than it seems. Hang in there! 💪

I'm dealing with this exact same thing right now! Filed my claim about 2.5 weeks ago and got the "adjudication closed" status when I called yesterday. Reading through everyone's responses here has been incredibly helpful - way more informative than anything the phone reps have told me so far. The explanations about "closed" vs "processed" finally make sense of why I'm stuck in this weird limbo state. I was starting to panic thinking my claim got denied or lost in the system somewhere. Going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning with those specific questions everyone mentioned about the determination letter and exact adjudication decision. The tip about continuing weekly certifications even while pending is also clutch - I almost stopped doing mine thinking everything was frozen. This whole process is such a bureaucratic nightmare but at least this community makes it feel less isolating! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice. Will update if I learn anything new when I call! 🤞

I've been lurking in this community for a while but had to jump in because I'm dealing with this EXACT same issue! Filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and just got off the phone where they told me "adjudication closed" but couldn't give me any clear answers about what that actually means. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been more helpful than hours on the phone with customer service. The explanation that "closed" doesn't mean "processed" is huge - I was starting to think my claim got lost or denied. And the tip about asking specifically for the "adjudication determination letter" instead of just asking about status is brilliant. I've been keeping up with my weekly certifications but was honestly starting to wonder if I should stop since everything seemed frozen. So glad I saw the advice to keep doing them! Planning to call first thing tomorrow morning (thanks for the 8am tip!) with those specific questions everyone mentioned. This whole system is such a mess but at least we're all helping each other figure it out. Will definitely update if I learn anything new! Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and what worked - gives me hope that there's actually light at the end of this tunnel! 🙏

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed about 2 weeks ago and getting that same "adjudication closed" status with zero explanation of what it actually means. This thread has been incredibly helpful - way better than the vague responses I've been getting from phone reps. The breakdown of "closed" vs "processed" makes so much sense now. I was starting to panic thinking my claim got denied or disappeared into some bureaucratic black hole. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and what questions actually work when calling. Definitely going to try the 8am calling strategy and ask specifically about that "adjudication determination letter" instead of just asking for my "status." Also relieved to see I should keep doing my weekly certifications - I was honestly wondering if I should stop since everything seems frozen. This whole system is such a nightmare but threads like this make it feel way less isolating. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and advice! Will update when I get some answers. Fingers crossed we all get through this soon! 🤞

I'm dealing with this exact same situation! Filed my claim about 2.5 weeks ago and just got the "adjudication closed" status when I called this morning. Like everyone else here, the phone rep couldn't explain what it actually means beyond "your case has been reviewed." This thread has been absolutely invaluable - way more helpful than anything I've gotten from official channels. The explanation that "closed" doesn't equal "processed" finally makes sense of why we're all stuck in this weird limbo state. I was starting to think my claim had been denied or lost somewhere in the system. Planning to call back tomorrow morning right at 8am (thanks for that tip everyone!) and ask specifically for the "adjudication determination letter" instead of just asking about my status. Also keeping up with my weekly certifications even though it feels pointless right now - sounds like that's been key for people who eventually got their payments. The fact that so many of us are experiencing identical situations really shows how confusing their communication is, but at least we're all helping each other navigate this bureaucratic nightmare! Will definitely update when I get more info. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it gives me hope there's actually an end to this process! 🙏

I just went through this exact situation about 6 weeks ago! When they say "adjudication closed," it basically means they've finished investigating your claim, but the system hasn't updated your payment status yet. It's like they've made the decision but haven't filed the paperwork - super confusing! Here's what finally worked for me: • Call right at 8am when they open (way shorter hold times) • Ask specifically: "What was the adjudication determination - approved or denied?" • Request the "adjudication determination letter" - this forces them to look deeper • Ask when payments will start processing if approved • Keep doing your weekly certifications even though it says pending! My timeline was: filed claim → 2 weeks pending → adjudication closed → 1 more week → first payment hit my account. The waiting is brutal but you're probably much closer than you think! Don't give up - persistence really does pay off with this system. The fact that adjudication is closed is actually a good sign that things are moving forward, even though it doesn't feel like it. Hang in there! 💪

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim about 18 days ago and just got that confusing "adjudication closed" status when I called yesterday. The phone rep basically just repeated the same line about my case being "under review" without explaining what that actually means for my situation. This thread has been incredibly helpful - honestly way more informative than anything I've gotten from the actual unemployment office. The whole "closed doesn't mean processed" explanation finally makes sense of why I'm stuck in this weird limbo. I was starting to worry that my claim got denied or lost in their system somewhere. Definitely planning to call right at 8am tomorrow (thanks for that tip everyone!) and ask specifically about the "adjudication determination letter" instead of just asking for my general status. Also really glad I saw the advice about continuing weekly certifications - I was honestly considering skipping this week's since everything seems frozen, but sounds like that would be a huge mistake! The fact that so many people are dealing with identical situations really shows how broken their communication system is, but at least we're all helping each other figure it out. This community is honestly a lifesaver when navigating this bureaucratic maze. Will definitely update once I get some real answers! 🤞