ESD claim stuck in adjudication with changing dates - any success with state senator help?

Yeah this happened to me back in January!!! My adjudication date kept updating every 2 weeks but nothing was actually happening. I called ESD like 50 times and could never get through. So frustrating when you need money for bills and they just leave you hanging with no info 😠

The changing dates usually indicate that your claim is still being reviewed but has been reassigned to a different adjudicator or moved in their queue. This is actually somewhat normal in the ESD system, though frustrating. The state senator route can help, but in my experience it typically takes 3-4 weeks to see results from that intervention. Make sure you're still filing your weekly claims during this time, even while in adjudication. If you miss weeks, you'll have to request backdating later which creates more delays.

me and my husband both had to wait almost 9 weeks last year for adjudication to finish. the dates kept changing every few weeks but nothing was actually happening. ESD is just terrible with communication honestly

I've seen this exact scenario many times. The changing adjudication dates typically mean your case is being reviewed but possibly reassigned or reprioritized in their system. Here's what you should do: 1. Continue filing weekly claims without fail 2. Check your ESD account messages daily (sometimes they request info but don't email you) 3. Follow up with the senator's office after 2 weeks - a gentle reminder can help 4. Make sure there are no fact-finding questionnaires waiting for you in your account In my experience working with dozens of claimants, adjudication takes 4-6 weeks on average currently, but can extend to 8-10 weeks during busy periods. The senator's office intervention typically shaves 1-2 weeks off that time, so it's worth pursuing.

have u tried calling them??? sometimes u just gotta keep calling over and over

After dealing with the EXACT same situation (waiting 7+ weeks in adjudication with dates changing), I finally got through to ESD using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that basically waits on hold for you and calls when an agent is available. Totally worth it for me because I was going insane trying to get answers. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The ESD agent I finally spoke with was able to see notes on my claim that weren't visible in my online account. Turned out they were waiting for some verification from my former employer that never came through. Once I knew what the holdup was, I was able to push things forward.

I had my state rep help me and it took about 3 weeks after they got involved before something happened. But it DID work eventually. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with ESD I swear. Keep bugging your senator's office!

sometimes the dates change becuz they need more info but they never tell u what they need lol its sooooo stupid

I'm back!!! Mine took exactly 8 weeks and 3 days from filing to payment. The adjudication date changed 3 times during that period. And yes my state rep did actually help!! One day I just got a bunch of payments all at once. Hang in there!!!

my neighbors cousins was in adjudiction for 3 months!!! but that was back in 2023 so maybe its faster now. but yeah the systems still a mess from what i can tell

Quick update on timeframes based on recent cases I've seen: Current ESD adjudication is averaging 5-7 weeks for standard issues. Senator intervention is helping, but their offices are getting flooded with requests which is diluting the effectiveness somewhat. One thing to verify: check that your identification verification is complete and shows "verified" in your account. That's often an invisible blocker that keeps claims stuck.