Called Governor's office after 6 weeks in adjudication - ESD finally paid my claim!

omg thank u for posting this!!!! ive been stuck for almost 5 weeks now and getting desperate. did u just call the main number on the governor website? did they ask for any specific info?

This is a useful tip, but it's important to understand that the Governor's office can help with moving claims through the process when they're stuck, but they can't change the actual adjudication decision. A few additional options to resolve stuck claims: 1. Contact your state representative or senator's office - they have constituent services that specifically handle ESD issues 2. Verify your eServices portal doesn't have any pending action items requiring your response (many people miss these) 3. Ensure all your quarterly job search activities are properly documented The main issue right now is that ESD is severely understaffed in the adjudication department, which is why these claims are taking 6-8 weeks instead of the normal 2-3 weeks. The system is designed to eventually process all claims, but external pressure from elected officials can definitely move yours to the front of the queue.

I've been telling people this for MONTHS!!!! ESD is a DISASTER and they don't care about us at all. They'll let you wait for MONTHS while your life falls apart. I was in adjudication for 11 WEEKS when my identity verification got flagged for no reason!!! Called the governor's office and magically my issue was resolved in 3 days. THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW THIS WORKS!!! The system is BROKEN BY DESIGN!!!

ya this works sometimes but not always. my cousin tried it and still waiting 3 weeks later. guess it depends who u get or how backed up they are

Another option that worked for me was using Claimyr to get through to ESD directly. After trying for weeks to call ESD with no luck (constant busy signals or getting hung up on after waiting), I tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an ESD agent in about 40 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zE?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 I needed to speak directly with an agent because my issue was complicated (worked in two states during my base year). The agent was able to fix something in my file that was causing the adjudication delay. Different approach than contacting the Governor, but worked well in my situation where I needed to explain something specific.

Does anyone know if this works for appeals too? I got denied and filed an appeal 3 weeks ago but haven't even gotten a hearing date yet.

congrats on getting paid i'm still waiting lol

This is a useful tip that many claimants don't know about. A few points of clarification from someone who handles these cases: 1. The Governor's office doesn't actually process your claim faster; they submit what's called a "legislative inquiry" to ESD, which flags your claim for immediate review by a specialist. 2. This works best for claims stuck in processing limbo, not for claims with legitimate adjudication issues that need resolution. 3. The current adjudication backlog is approximately 4-6 weeks, which is actually improved from last year's 8-10 week backlog. 4. Always check your ESD portal first for any pending issues that might require your input. For those who prefer to speak directly with ESD but can't get through on the phones, state WorkSource offices can sometimes help, or services like Claimyr that help connect you with agents.

thanks for sharing!! just called them and they took all my info. hope it works for me too!!