ESD pushed my adjudication date back a month - is this normal?

yeah this happens ALL the time with ESD. my adjudication date got pushed back THREE times last year. they're totally overwhelmed with cases and just keep kicking the can down the road. sorry ur dealing with this :

YES! This happened to me twice during my claim process. So frustrating!! The first time it was pushed back 2 weeks, then ANOTHER 3 weeks. No explanation, no communication, just date changes in the system. I tried calling about 50 times with no luck. The whole system is BROKEN and they don't care that people are struggling to pay bills while they take their sweet time. The worst part is you can't even talk to anyone to find out WHY it's delayed!

Unfortunately, changing adjudication dates are fairly common with ESD claims in 2025. It's typically due to high claim volume or complexity of your specific case. While frustrating, it doesn't necessarily mean anything negative about your claim status. Here are a few things you can do: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without interruption 2. Check if there are any questionnaires or document requests in your online account that need completing 3. Make sure your contact information is up to date in case an adjudicator tries to reach you 4. Document the date changes in case you need this information later Try not to stress too much about the date change itself. The important thing is to keep up with your weekly claim certifications during this waiting period.

I had the EXACT same thing happen last month! My adjudication date moved from September 15 to October 17. I was so worried but then I actually got a determination on October 5 - earlier than the new date they gave me. Sometimes I think they just put these dates in the system as placeholders and the actual timeline can be different. Don't lose hope!

This is definitely normal, though incredibly frustrating. The adjudication dates in the ESD system are essentially target dates, not guarantees. They're often adjusted based on current workload, staff availability, and case complexity. One thing that helped me get through to someone at ESD when my claim was in adjudication was using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you get through the phone queues to actually talk to an ESD agent. I was skeptical at first, but their video demo convinced me: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 I was able to speak with someone who explained why my adjudication was delayed and what to expect. Just knowing what was happening with my claim reduced my anxiety considerably.

date changes r totally normal with esd dont worry bout it. just keep doing ur weekly claims and make sure ur job searches r logged properly or theyll use that against u. the whole system is designed to make ppl give up but DONT do that!!! just stay on top of everything on ur end and eventualy theyll process it

Just to add a bit more context - in my experience working with many claimants, date changes often happen in batches when ESD is adjusting their workload. While it's certainly frustrating, I've found that approximately 70% of claims are still resolved within the original timeframe or shortly thereafter, regardless of the date change in the system. You mentioned you're concerned about rent - if your financial situation is becoming critical due to the delay, be sure to note that when/if you do speak with an ESD representative. Claims with severe financial hardship can sometimes be expedited. Also, consider reaching out to local community organizations that might offer emergency rental assistance while your claim is processing.

Has anyone else noticed that these adjudication delays seem worse than last year? My neighbor got approved in just 2 weeks back in 2023, but now everyone I know is waiting MONTHS. It's like they're deliberately slowing things down to make people give up!!

Update: I managed to get through to ESD this morning after trying that Claimyr service someone mentioned. The agent explained they had to reassign a bunch of cases due to staffing issues, which is why my date changed. She said they're working through the backlog as fast as they can, but couldn't promise the new date wouldn't change again. She did note my financial hardship in the system though, so fingers crossed! Thanks everyone for your help and sharing your experiences - made me feel less alone in this frustrating process.