ESD identity verification putting my claim in adjudication - will I be disqualified?

Being in adjudication for identity verification doesn't mean you're disqualified! It's actually a pretty standard verification process, especially for first-time claimants. The ESD is just confirming you are who you say you are before they start paying benefits. Think of adjudication as an investigation period, not a denial. They're reviewing the documents you submitted, which can take some time (2-6 weeks unfortunately). Just keep filing your weekly claims while you wait, even though they'll show as 'pending' until the ID verification is complete.

omg same boat here! my identity stuff has been in adjudication for 3 weeks now. so stressful!!

Just to add some clarity here: adjudication simply means your claim needs additional review before benefits can be paid. Identity verification is one of the most common reasons for adjudication, especially since 2021 when ESD increased their fraud prevention measures. While in adjudication: - KEEP filing your weekly claims - Make sure your contact info is up-to-date in eServices - Complete your job search activities (yes, 3 per week) and document them - Check your ESD account messages regularly If they need additional documentation, they'll request it through your eServices account. A claim in adjudication is NOT disqualified - that's a different status entirely that happens after a decision has been made.

After trying to deal with this exact issue last month, I finally got through to an ESD representative using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They can get you connected to an actual ESD agent who can check your claim status and sometimes even expedite the identity verification. Saved me weeks of waiting. Check out their demo: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!!! I was stuck in "identity verification" for SEVEN WEEKS in 2024 and nobody would tell me what was happening. ESD is DESIGNED to make people give up. They WANT you to get frustrated and stop filing so they don't have to pay you. KEEP CALLING THEM EVERY DAY until someone helps you!!!

my cousin had this happen last year and she just kept filing every week and eventually they approved her and she got all the back pay at once. it was like $4700 all at once lol

As others have mentioned, adjudication is different from disqualification. Here's what's actually happening behind the scenes: 1. When you filed, ESD's system flagged your claim for identity verification (this is routine for many first-time claimants) 2. Your claim is placed in an adjudicator's queue to review your uploaded documents 3. The adjudicator will compare your documents to the information in your application 4. If everything matches, they'll remove the hold and your pending payments will be released If there are any issues, they might contact you for additional documentation. Make absolutely sure you're checking both your eServices messages AND your personal email daily. If it goes beyond 3-4 weeks without resolution, that's when I'd recommend trying to contact them directly. And yes - definitely continue your job search activities and document them properly while you wait.

I really appreciate everyone's advice! I'm definitely going to keep filing my weekly claims and start documenting my job search activities. It sounds like the identity verification is just part of the normal process, even if it's frustrating to wait. I'll try to be patient for a few more weeks before I panic. If I don't hear anything by week 4, I might try that Claimyr service to get through to someone directly. Thanks again for all the helpful information!