Will ESD pay 11 weeks of backpay after identity verification issues from previous claim?

Unfortunately, I think you're out of luck. ESD has a strict 30-day window for appealing claim decisions, and it sounds like you're well beyond that timeframe. Identity verification holds are considered a denial of benefits that require appeal. Since you're talking about payments from 2020 and it's now 2025, that ship has probably sailed. You could try contacting ESD directly, but I'd be surprised if they retroactively paid those weeks after so much time has passed.

have you checked ur eServices account? sometimes old weekly claims show up there with status. might say if they were denied or still pending. worth checking b4 u give up!

I had a similar issue but mine was only for 3 weeks. Even though I verified my identity later, ESD told me I was SOL because I didn't appeal within their timeframe!!! It's SO FRUSTRATING because they never clearly explained that we needed to formally appeal the identity verification holds. I thought like you that they would just process them once verified. The whole system is designed to make us give up!!

While others are correct that there's typically a 30-day appeal window, there is a concept called "good cause" for late appeals. If you can demonstrate that you had a valid reason for not appealing within the timeframe (like not receiving clear notice that you needed to appeal), you might have a chance. You would need to: 1. File a late appeal with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) 2. Explain in detail why you didn't appeal earlier (lack of clear notification, confusion about the process, etc.) 3. Provide all documentation showing you continued filing claims during that period 4. Emphasize that you never received explicit denial notices that would trigger the appeal timeframe It's definitely an uphill battle after 5 years, but not technically impossible if you can show good cause for the delay.

Trying to reach ESD about this will be a nightmare - I spent 6 weeks calling daily about my adjudication and never got through. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual ESD agent within an hour. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 I'd definitely recommend using something like this for your situation because you'll need to talk to a higher-level specialist about these old claims, not just the regular frontline agents. Regular methods will probably get you nowhere after this much time has passed.

wait im confused... why did you wait 5 YEARS to try to get this money??? not trying to be rude but that seems like a really long time to let thousands of dollars just sit there without following up?

Quick update to my earlier comment - I just remembered something that might help. During the pandemic, ESD was swamped and made a lot of procedural errors. If you can show that you never received proper notification about the identity verification denial (like proof they sent it to an old address or never sent it at all), you might have a case for what's called "equitable tolling" - basically arguing that the appeal deadline should be extended because you weren't properly notified. Still a long shot after this much time, but worth mentioning to OAH if you file that late appeal.

This makes me so angry for you! They make the process INTENTIONALLY CONFUSING! Everyone saying "you should have appealed" doesn't get that ESD never clearly tells you WHEN something becomes appealable vs when it's just "in process." It's not like they send a bright red letter saying "THIS IS YOUR FORMAL DENIAL, APPEAL NOW OR LOSE FOREVER." I hope you get your money but prepare to fight hard because they use these technicalities to avoid paying legitimate claims!!!

One more tip - if you do pursue this, be extremely specific in documenting the timeline. Write out exactly when you filed each week, what the status showed, what communications you received (or didn't receive), and any attempts you made to resolve the issue. The more detailed your documentation, the better chance you have with a late appeal. Also, if you get denied at the OAH level, remember you can appeal to the Commissioner's Review Office and then to Superior Court if necessary. Each level gives you another chance to make your case.