Second adjudication claim appeared with new case number - what does this mean for my ESD claim?

same thing hapened to me in January! the 2nd claim # is usually when they're reviewing your case specifically - it means someone is actively looking at ur stuff finally. for me it took about 9 days after the 2nd claim appeared before i got approved. hang tight!

The second claim number typically indicates that your adjudication has been assigned to a specific adjudicator and they're doing a formal review of your case. This usually happens when: 1. Your claim requires additional verification 2. There's a specific issue they're investigating 3. Someone (like the Governor's office) flagged your claim for expedited review This is generally a positive sign that your claim is moving forward in the process. The new case number is a tracking mechanism in their system, not a completely separate unemployment claim.

DONT GET TOO EXCITED!!! I had two claim numbers for over 8 WEEKS and still got denied!! The 2nd number just means they moved your file from one stack to another. They are sooooo backed up right now its ridiculous. And they NEVER answer the phone when you call!!!! I tried 47 times in one day!!

I had a similar experience last month after contacting my state representative. The second claim number appeared about 10 days later, and my benefits were approved within 2 weeks after that. The governor's office expedite request definitely helps move things along, but doesn't guarantee immediate results. One thing that really helped me was using Claimyr to actually get through to an ESD agent (claimyr.com). They have a system that holds your place in line and calls you back when an agent is available. I was skeptical but their video demo convinced me: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 The agent I spoke with confirmed that the second claim number meant my case had been assigned and gave me an estimated timeline. Really helped my anxiety while waiting.

I think different departments handle differnt parts of your claim. My brother had this happen and it was because they were checking his identity documents separately from his job separation issue. Each department had their own case # for tracking. He got approved a week after the 2nd one showed up.

Make sure you're still doing your 3 job search activities each week while waiting!!! I learned this the hard way - got stuck in adjudication, then finally approved, but lost 3 weeks of payments because I didn't do the proper job search activities during the wait. They don't waive those requirements just because you're in adjudication!

the governor's office expedite actually worked for me too. i was stuck for 7 weeks, called them, then got the 2nd claim # about 10 days later. paid within 2 weeks after that. hang in there!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been waiting 6 weeks in adjudication and just noticed a second claim number appeared 3 days ago. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - sounds like it's actually a good sign that someone is finally looking at my case. Has anyone here tried contacting their state legislators in addition to the Governor's office? I'm wondering if multiple contacts might help speed things up even more, or if that could actually backfire and slow things down. Really desperate to get this resolved before I fall behind on bills. Also @Isaiah Cross - definitely going to check out that Claimyr service you mentioned. At this point I'm willing to try anything to actually talk to a human being at ESD!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been in adjudication for 4 weeks now and was starting to panic that something was wrong with my claim. Just checked my account this morning and I also have a second claim number that appeared yesterday! Reading everyone's experiences here is giving me so much hope - it sounds like this is actually progress, not a setback. I was worried they had somehow duplicated my claim or messed something up in their system. @Atticus Domingo - thanks for posting about this! I probably would have freaked out if I hadn't seen your question first. Definitely going to keep doing my weekly certifications and job search activities while I wait for this to process. Fingers crossed we both get good news soon! 🤞

I'm currently dealing with this exact situation too! Been stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks and just saw a second claim number pop up yesterday. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really reassuring - it sounds like this is actually a sign that someone is finally reviewing our cases rather than them just sitting in a pile somewhere. @Atticus Domingo - did you end up getting any updates since posting this? I'm hoping your case got resolved quickly after the second claim appeared. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you're stressed about bills piling up. One thing I learned from calling around is that sometimes the second claim number appears when they need to verify specific eligibility requirements or when your case gets flagged for manual review (which isn't necessarily bad - could just mean they want to double-check something). The person I spoke with at my local WorkSource office said to keep filing weekly claims no matter what, and that the second number usually means you're in the final stages of review. Fingers crossed for all of us waiting - sounds like most people here got approved within 1-2 weeks after seeing that second claim number appear!

I'm new to this community but going through the exact same situation! Been stuck in adjudication for about 5 weeks and just noticed a second claim number appeared in my account yesterday. I was honestly panicking when I first saw it because I thought maybe they had duplicated my claim or something went wrong with the system. Reading through everyone's experiences here is such a huge relief - it sounds like this is actually a good sign that our cases are finally getting reviewed rather than just sitting in limbo. The whole process is so opaque and stressful, especially when you're already dealing with financial pressure. I also contacted my state representative about 2 weeks ago, so the timing seems similar to what others have experienced. Going to keep doing my weekly certifications and job search activities while I wait for this to process. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this mess and that there might actually be light at the end of the tunnel! Fingers crossed we all get approved soon. 🤞