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Mason Stone
my husban alwys files by fone becaus he dosent trust computers lol and his payment comes same time as mine but i do it online. IVR just means fone system but the computer proceses it just the same way.
Update: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment came through this morning! Same schedule as usual, just like you all said. Thanks for helping me not panic over nothing!
Savannah Vin
•Great to hear! This is exactly what I'd expect. The processing tag is really just for ESD's internal tracking purposes. Filing method doesn't affect payment timing.
Jason Brewer
•Awesome news! One less thing to stress about 👍
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I don't think contacting the Governor is the best approach for everyone. I was in a similar situation last month, and what worked for me was finding my state representative's contact info and reaching out to their office. My rep has a staff member who specifically handles ESD issues, and they were able to move my claim through within a week of contacting them. It's unfortunate that we have to resort to political pressure to get our claims processed, but at least there are options when you're stuck in pending status for weeks.
this is good advice too! i contacted my state senator last year when i had issues and they actually called me back the same day. didn't fix my problem right away but at least i felt like someone was listening
Isabel Vega
Im just wondering why they make this process so DIFFICULT??!! We worked and paid into the system but when we need help its like pulling teeth to get it!!! The system is designed to make people give up. I had a friend who just stopped trying after 2 months of trying to get his claim fixed.
I honestly think it's a mix of understaffing, outdated systems, and maybe a bit of intentional difficulty to reduce payouts. I almost gave up too. The worst part was having to continue claiming every week with no idea if I'd ever actually see that money. Really messes with your mental health.
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my dad had to do this last year he got a note from his doctor saying he couldnt do certain jobs becuz of his back and esd gave him the waiver. he still had to be willing to work jobs he COULD do tho. its not like a total free pass but they dont make you apply for jobs you cant physically do
That's reassuring to hear! My dad is definitely willing to work suitable jobs until retirement - he just physically can't handle anything requiring physical labor or exposure to harsh conditions because of his lungs. Did your dad have to wait a long time for approval?
To answer your question about timing - job search waivers typically take 2-3 weeks to process in 2025, but it can take longer during busy periods. And yes, as others have mentioned, he MUST continue doing and documenting his job searches until he gets an official approval. One strategy while he waits: he can focus his job search activities on positions that would accommodate his health limitations. Informational interviews and career workshops also count as job search activities, which might be easier for him than actual applications. Make sure he keeps detailed records of all communications with ESD regarding the waiver request. If there's any confusion later, having documentation of when he applied for the waiver will be important.
Thank you so much for all this information! I'll help him submit the waiver request ASAP and make sure he keeps up with the job search activities in the meantime. The workshop idea is brilliant - that would be much more manageable for him. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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Zane Gray
my cousin went thru something like this and just ignored the overpayment letters for like a year and eventually they just went away lol not saying thats what u should do but just saying...
Monique Byrd
•This is absolutely terrible advice. ESD overpayment debts NEVER just "go away" - they can garnish wages, take tax refunds, and even add interest to the debt. The statute of limitations on these debts is extremely long, and ignorning the letters only makes things worse.
Hey I just remembered something important - make sure you submit a request to WAIVE the overpayment at the same time you appeal the disqualification! Even if you lose the appeal about being disqualified, you might be able to get the overpayment waived if you can show it wasn't your fault and you can't afford to repay it. It's a separate process but you can do both.
Lourdes Fox
•Thank you! I didn't know I could request a waiver. I'll look into that right away.
Oliver Zimmermann
Just checking back - any update? Did your payments start processing yet?
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Amina Toure
•Yes! It just updated this morning - five days after the identity adjudication cleared. All my pending weekly claims changed to 'paid' status and the payment is scheduled for tomorrow. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
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Natasha Volkova
this happned to my sister too but they had a seperate issue with her job separation that wasnt showing up anywhere in her acount. turns out her employer said she quit but she was laid off. had to do a whole nother adjutication for that. check if your employer sent something weird to esd maybe?
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