ESD approved my UI claim but weekly claims still showing disqualified after 3 weeks

this happened to me last month! turned out I had checked the wrong box for 'able and available for work' even tho I WAS available. the system is super buggy and confusing. You need to talk to someone there asap

There are a few reasons this might be happening. The most common are: 1) You answered a question incorrectly on your weekly claim (like saying you weren't able/available to work) 2) You have an identity verification issue that's pending 3) There's an employer dispute about your separation reason 4) You have work hours or earnings you reported that need verification Until you can speak with someone, I recommend reviewing all your weekly claims carefully. Look for any answers that might trigger a disqualification. Also check if you received ANY other notices in your ESD account or by mail that might explain the hold. When you do get through to an agent, they can tell you exactly why you're being disqualified and how to fix it. The issue is almost certainly fixable, but you need to know what's causing it first.

I had a similar problem and I discovered I had an old claim from 2021 that was causing issues with my new one. Check if you have any past claims that might need to be resolved first. The system is terrible at explaining this stuff.

The disconnect between being approved for UI benefits but having disqualified weekly claims usually points to a specific issue that needs resolution. When the appeal option doesn't appear, it often means the system hasn't properly processed the disqualification yet or there's another underlying issue. Your best course of action is speaking directly with an ESD claims specialist who can see exactly what's flagging in their system. They can often fix these issues immediately once you reach them. I've helped several people work through similar situations, and the common denominator is getting someone on the phone. Until then, continue filing your weekly claims correctly despite the disqualifications - once resolved, they can process backpay for those weeks if you've met all other requirements.

i had EXACTLY this problem!!! It was so annoyng!!! The system is super broken. I kept getting disqualified for 5 weeks straight and couldn't get thru to anyone. Almost got evicted b4 i could get it fixed.

After dealing with a similar issue last month, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it was a game-changer. It's a service that helps you get through to an ESD agent instead of getting disconnected. I was skeptical at first, but they got me through to an agent in about 25 minutes after I'd been trying for weeks on my own. The agent identified my issue immediately - turned out I had an ID verification flag that never triggered a notification to me. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 It was worth it to finally get my issue resolved and stop the stress. The agent I spoke with fixed my disqualifications on the spot and I got my backpay the following week.

UPDATE: I got through the line! Turns out I had an old claim from 2022 that was marked Ineligible because they never verified my ID back then. I've now submitted my ID verification and once that gets cleared, they said they'll re-evaluate the disqualified weekly claims. The agent was actually super helpful once I finally reached someone. Fingers crossed this doesn't take too long to resolve. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

To answer those asking how I got through: I tried that Claimyr service that someone mentioned above. Honestly, after weeks of frustration, it was worth it to finally talk to someone who could help. The ESD agent told me it could take 5-7 business days for the ID verification to process, then another few days for them to review my disqualified weeks. At least now I know what's going on!