Stuck in 'Training Benefits' adjudication for 4 weeks - pending status with no ESD response

yeah been there man. training benefit approvals r taking FOREVER now. mine took 8 weeks, was about ready to give up and just take any job. esd doesnt care if ur bills are due lol

Training Benefits adjudication is unfortunately one of the longest processes at ESD right now. The system requires manual review by a specialist who verifies your school is approved and that your training plan meets their criteria. The fact that you have two separate adjudication dates suggests there might be both a Training Benefits review AND a separate issue (possibly availability for work while in school). A few important points: 1. Keep filing your weekly claims even while pending 2. Make sure you've submitted your Training Benefits application form completely 3. Verify your school/program is on the approved provider list 4. If approved, you should receive backpay for all eligible weeks The current training approval backlog is about 5-7 weeks according to what I've heard from others recently.

This happened to me last month!!! So frustrating!!! I was waiting for VOCATIONAL training approval and it took 5 weeks and then they DENIED me saying my program wasn't approved even though it WAS on their list!!! Then I had to appeal and wait ANOTHER 3 weeks!!! The system is BROKEN!!!!

I've helped several clients navigate the Training Benefits process. First, make sure you understand which type of training approval you're seeking: - Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) - Training Benefits (TB) - Self-arranged training Each has different eligibility rules and approval timelines. The two adjudication dates suggest there may be confusion about which type you've applied for. Do you know specifically which one you requested? This matters because it affects both your approval chances and potential benefit duration.

I know this sounds crazy but I literally had to contact my state representative to get my training benefits unstuck. After 6 weeks of nothing, I emailed my district rep with my situation and they contacted ESD on my behalf. Suddenly my claim was approved within 48 hours. The system is completely jammed up right now because they laid off a bunch of adjudicators after the pandemic rush but training approvals still require human review.

Try Claimyr.com - it's the only way I've been able to reliably get through to ESD lately. They basically navigate the phone system for you and call you back when they've reached an agent. Saved me hours of frustration when I was dealing with an adjudication issue. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 that shows how it works. For Training Benefits specifically, you need to talk to a specialist, not just any agent, so be clear about that when you get through.

I work in workforce development and regularly help people with Training Benefits applications. Here's what you need to know: 1) The 2 adjudication dates are normal - one is for eligibility determination, one is for the training plan. 2) Training Benefits take 4-8 weeks minimum right now because there are only a handful of specialists who can approve them. 3) While waiting, make sure you're still doing your 3 job searches each week unless you've specifically been told you're exempt. 4) If you're in dire financial straits, call 211 for emergency assistance resources. 5) When approved, you'll get backpay for all weeks if you've been diligently filing. One last thing: double-check that you selected the correct type of training approval. Many people think they're applying for Training Benefits but actually completed the Commissioner Approved Training form, which is different.

anyone else notice how the esd website always goes down for "maintenance" right when ur trying to submit important docs?? happened to me THREE TIMES when i was uploading my training plan. then they claimed they never got it and i had to start over. the whole system is designed to make you give up!!

Quick update on current Training Benefits timelines - I just attended a WorkSource webinar yesterday and the specialist mentioned they're currently processing TB applications from early January. So the 5-7 week estimate is accurate. They also said they're prioritizing cases where financial hardship is documented, so it might be worth uploading a statement about your situation through your eServices account.

To answer your original question - yes, I did find my rep through the state legislature website. Just put in your address and it shows your district representatives. I emailed all three of mine (2 house, 1 senate) with a brief explanation of my situation, my claim ID number, and how long I'd been waiting. One of them had their legislative assistant contact ESD directly. I didn't need to provide super detailed info, just enough that ESD could locate my claim. It was surprisingly effective!