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I work with older job seekers and want to mention that while you're waiting for ESD resolution, you might want to connect with your local WorkSource office. They have specific programs for job seekers 55+ that can help with the "ghost job" situation you're experiencing. They offer free workshops on addressing age bias in interviews and can sometimes match you directly with employers who specifically value experienced workers. Additionally, the WorkSource case managers can sometimes help expedite ESD issues.
That's really helpful information. I didn't know WorkSource had specific programs for older workers. I'll look into that tomorrow. At this point I need all the help I can get both with my claim and finding sustainable employment.
Malik Davis
dont forget to check your ESD account for any hidden "alert" messages. Sometimes they say theres a problem but DONT EVEN TELL YOU. I was stuck for 2 months before finding out they needed a document and never bothered to tell me!!! Check the NOTICES section.
Good point, I just checked all tabs in my account and don't see any notices or alerts requiring action. Everything says it's in adjudication with no explanation why. So frustrating!
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One more thing I forgot to mention - when you're ready to reactivate your claim, you'll need to meet the job search requirements again (currently 3 activities per week). And if your benefit year expires while you're on medical leave, then you would need to file a new claim instead of reactivating the old one. I successfully used my remaining benefits after my medical situation, so it definitely can be done!
Mei Chen
•I think my brother-in-law went thru something similar but got denied when he tried to claim again. maybe depends on who u talk to at esd??
To summarize the correct information in this thread: 1. You must stop claiming benefits while medically unable to work 2. Your benefit weeks remain available after recovery (they don't expire) 3. Contact ESD to reactivate your claim once medically cleared 4. Provide documentation of both your inability to work and clearance to return 5. Continue meeting all eligibility requirements (job search, etc.) after reactivation 6. If your benefit year expires during medical leave, you'll need a new claim The key distinction is between reactivating an existing claim (within the same benefit year) versus filing a new claim (if your benefit year expires). This is why some commenters had different experiences.
Thank you for this clear summary! My surgery is scheduled for next month so my benefit year definitely won't expire during recovery. I'll call ESD before my surgery to notify them and get guidance on exactly what documentation they'll need when I'm ready to reactivate.
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StarStrider
One more thing to check - did you report any earnings this week? Even small amounts can sometimes trigger a slower manual review. Also, if you answered any of the weekly questions differently than usual (like saying you turned down work or didn't complete job search requirements), that would definitely slow things down.
I did report some part-time hours this week! That's probably it. I picked up a shift at my old job and reported about $180 in earnings. Didn't realize that might slow things down.
StarStrider
•Mystery solved then! First-time earnings reports almost always trigger a slower processing time as they verify the information. Future weeks should go back to normal speed once they've processed this change in your claim pattern.
btw my roommate works for a company that does payroll processing and she says all electronic payments follow basically the same timeline no matter how they get entered into the system. its all about when the batch processing happens. phone vs online is just how the data gets in but after that its all the same process
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just got paid finally!! i submitted online last week but called ESD this morning after seeing this post. the lady checked my account and said something was "stuck" and she fixed it manually. money showed up 2 hours later!
That's great news! I'm going to try calling them tomorrow morning. How long were you on hold before speaking to someone?
waited like an hour and 20 mins 😩 but worth it to get paid!
Update from ESD: I just spoke with an agent again today, and they confirmed they're aware of the processing discrepancy between phone and online claims. They're working on implementing a fix by next Tuesday that should equalize processing times again. For anyone with urgent payment needs, phone claims are still processing faster for now. But if you can wait, the online system should be back to normal processing speeds by next week.
Thank you for the update! I was able to reach someone at ESD this morning and they released my payment manually. It's already showing in my account now. For my next weekly claim, I'll probably use the phone system just to be safe until they confirm the online system is fixed.
Mateo Sanchez
btw when i finaly got my id verified i got ALL my payments at once! was like $4200!! came 3 days after verification completed
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Luca Russo
Oh wow, that's great to hear! Hopefully mine will come through quickly too once they finish the verification. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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