Yet some of us just being self employed doing what we had taken care of families and loved ones facing the covid head on!!! I would write a long letter explaining your situation as kindly as you can . Im not letting up on this claim I have a legitimate claim & they owe me! Dear Floridians, Thank you for trusting us to help you with your unemployment benefits. Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides temporary financial assistance to qualified individuals who meet state eligibility requirements. There are several reasons your unemployment check may be pending. I contacted my Assemblyman again, but no response. I have thought of ending my life over this because I cant pay my bills and so stressed out. Mine has been stopped since then too and no one will help (from Maine). GO TO HELL GOVERNMENT. WORKED MY ASS OFF ALL MY LIFE, RAISED 3 CHILDREN & NOW WHAT? Every time I call a rep its the same BS answer, we are waiting for them to make a decision. Im happy to know Im not going through this alone. I mean dude I really been feeding homeless people doing extra for people idk. Good luck to you and Im praying everything works out! Paid taxes !! The money goes out but only to the states that know what the hell theyre doing. The supplemental benefit should hit the debit cards and direct deposit . Have filed for unemployment for the past 4 weeks. It's all bs 3 Reply bkj80085 2 yr. ago This is the first time on hold and I'm freaking out. I worked hard, was making good money, and now Im losing it allIs there no recourse we can take? Present day, my claim is still pending. Once your claim is approved you will be retroactively paid for any missing weeks. However we had to open up a claim then did ID.ME received the paperwork given us the Green light to start claiming benefits!! UI [emailprotected]. LAST YEAR, I WENT 5 MONTHS WITH NO $ AND 100S OF LETTERS TO THE GOVERNOR, 50 STATES CONGRESSIONAL REPS WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO BE HELPING US BC TIFFANY ROBINSON @ MDOL DOES THINGS SLOPPILY. It makes me mad that those on public assistance get everything handed to them and dont have to do a thing, but because I lost my job and some idiot decided to try to file a claim in MY name, Im being punished! TODAY April 30th? Going on 8 weeks without a paymentI have certified through Id.methey have put the money into my online account.but still says pending.5/23 will be 10 weeks..this sucks!! Apparently neither does anybody else in any of these departments nationwide! No notifications or anything. JACKSONVILLE, Fla Many unemployed Floridians claim a months-old problem has yet to be fixed, and it is keeping them from collecting unemployment benefits. So make sure you are proactive on checking communication (e.g. Los Angeles Times: State Furloughs May Further Delays for Jobless Benefits (Feb. 2009). The second category is non-separation. Finally spoke to a UC specialist who received the same error message I did while trying to finalize my PEUC application. So just go and reapply in 5 more months bro. In the meantime, keep filing and maki.g those calls to get your unemployment. Nothing, apparently. ALWAYS WILL. Grrrr! Feel free to leave a comment or question below this article and Ill try and provide you some general guidance. My landlord served and eviction and my car is due for repossession due to defaulting on payment agreements I have made with both I cant eat or sleep from worrying about losing everything I just built back up from a bone/blood infection I almost died from a couple years ago that put me in the hospital getting 30 staples in my back and neck then a nursing home while I learned how to walk again. PENDINGGGGGGG (PENNSYVANIA). If you were required to sign a release of claims by your former employer in order to receive the severance pay, then the payments are not disqualifying and you could be eligible to receive Unemployment Insurance benefits simultaneously. Ive called, Ive emailed, nothing seems to work. Its very clear to me now . Have you had any updates on yours? 2022-2023 Unemployment Benefits . IRS Debt Forgiveness With A Offer In Compromise. and i havent had a job since March 2020 and i have three kids in my home and i Have asked for them to reopen my case and it still havent done anything yet they said its because they are verification that i dont have a job and i dont and its sticks that they put my account on hold. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Saving to Invest. Im on my second escalation, since June 12 here it is September 28 2021. The suspension of the accounts led over a million unemployed Californians to learn of the situation in the last week. You should have gotten payments directly after you got your monetary determination in the mail. Things like: As soon as you get someone on the phone, say "Please take down my number and call me back if we get disconnected." Try calling really early in the morning. Status just said pending. I saw it come and go, STILL NO PAYOUT. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. You need to ask for a specialist when you phone, or schedule a callback from a specialist. That there are people as far back as may 2020 who are back logged. According to the AARP, unemployed workers should also provide copies of any documentation provided by their employer, such as last day of work to verify unemployment, as well as any severance or other benefits paid to them. Even the NJDOLs commissioner! Also, dont ask for help from people who answer the phones. The best advice at this point, if your claim is eligible, is to stay persistent and patient. In some cases, you may also find that the claim hold-o could fix itself if due to a temporary technical glitch being resolved or states finally clearing their massive backlog of pending claims that they need to manually verify. On the news or in the paper, I always hear about all the money the US just hands out to third world countries without blinking an eye! She likes to throw digs out because shes getting help left and right knowing im suffering. I wasnt and still not getting unemployment, but their records say I am. Secondly it also inadvertently caught out a lot of legitimate claimants who were flagged as fraudulent in automated system checks. I emailed the director of CO unemployment but of course no response and have escalated it twice now. It is also worth searching online (see our UI resource page) or in the many Facebook groups or forums to see if others have run into the same issue and if they had a legitimate fix. Now I call a couple times a week and get no where with this matter I cant feed myself or my children Im losing everthing I busted my tail off for. Gonna be evicted soon & Ive been begging our Govenor Michelle Lujan Grisham for help with this disgusting mishap, & its election time! Ive never received a child support payment in 8 years and the mother has been able to claim one of my boys every year on her taxes!!! No one has an answer for what happened to my PEUC claim. Ughhhh. Karma sucks. And probably dead soon after. With outdated computer systems, overwhelmed unemployment staff, fraud, and confusing claims processes, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it especially hard to get your unemployment check, debit card . It could mean anything depending on your case or what unemployment "thinks" is the case. That's because gig workers don't usually pay for unemployment insurance, which funds the state's Unemployment Trust Fund and in turn, pays out regular unemployment benefits. Thank u for listening! I even had one of the charity organizations that have a volunteer to help with unemployment try to help but she said everything is good I qualify but was all she could do Id just have to wait. He also said he would give me a call back. They decided to hire a less expensive, untrained LPN for 20-30K less a year..I feel used by the company, betrayed by the government and humiliated by society. Took me a month to verify with Id.me ridiculous and now three weeks after still waiting for njdol to release payments. Trying to fix it on your own is where you should start. Something has got to give! Ive been in escalation since April 29th 2021. You Got that Right Payment stopped in November 2020 I couldnt find out what the problem was til May 2021 documents were submitted per their request & here we are 2022 & nothing just being told its waiting on a deputy Commissioner smh. You have to send , information to them digital, not fax! Overwhelmed employees and outdated computer systems are the cause of many unemployment payment delays. Good luck 2 you Monica. Travel for work-related reasons You may be eligible for benefits if you're travelling outside your commuting area for work-related purposes. I hope and pray that each and everyone of you get your money and get back on your feet. If your payment shows as "paid" and the amount is listed as $0, this means you should receive payment in your account or on your debit card within 24 to 48 hours. #bestwishes. A day later, I received a phone call from DOL, confirming my information, and a day after that, I received all my back pay. I just want to say that its crazy how most of us are legit and getting the run around even after providing all documents needed however if I were a refuge or from a foreign country I could walk into this country and collect double maybe more for being from some place other than the all mighty USA no ID me no documentation not speaking English just no hassel with anything really . Good luck on your end. They told me that it was DCFSs call that LSSI wanted me and DCFS wanted 10 years past that horrible delivery of controlled felony 9 years and 7 months ago. Some people went nearly three months without unemployment benefits as a result. My names Dave. For example, if you're a Massachusetts resident traveling to California for an interview, and plan on accepting a job there, you may qualify for benefits. If you answer the question incorrectly by accident, you may need to do an interview to prove you're still eligible for unemployment. In all states, you can only collect employment if you left your job through no fault of your own. However, reaching a live agent is no easy task and only around 10% to 20% of calls are being picked up or returned at this time given the massive volume of claims and new programs to manage. Spoke to NJDOL APRIL 22nd and was told that Id receive an email or phone call on April 26th. A claim may need adjudication if there are questions regarding how a claimant left a job or other eligibility issues. The content of this site is for informational purposes only. First payments may take a little longer. The above points are not exhaustive and there are many states who are just behind advancing claims or responding to issues due to antiquated systems or resource constraints which have resulted in claim processing delays through no fault of the claimant. If you dont meet job search requirements, which you normally need to validate when you certify for continuing benefits, your claim could be suspended until you provide the required information. Please I need helpi havent received 5 weeks of check dont know how to go about it no nothing about computers I did speak to a girl 3 weeks ago she gave me a ID# and said some one will get in touch in 10 days no one called cant get through what can I do Im 88 yrs old in good shape still want to work. Many phone calls were made even to Our State Legislators Offices..The Representative from Unemployment who we spoke to keep on saying my husband birthdate he was correcting her to the right year.. Now our claim is in Monetary hold.. Aggravation to say the least so because of our state representative mistake now took away food from our mouth and bills that need to be paid its terrible to think how incompetent somebody is working for our state keep one day at a time ask God to give us strength to get through these trying difficult days God bless everybody. But the website were forced to use is broken. I also re-applied or tried to because the company I was working for recent months of this year 2022 went under. And this is money that the President of the United States approved! I know who I wont be voting for & have never been more ashamed to be an American sadly. All states, including those who announced an early end to one of more of the pandemic unemployment programs, are no longer paying benefit weeks after September 6th. When will I be paid I need my money. GOVERNMENT APPROVED!!! I told the local DOL that I was not going to certify for weekly benefits any more, that I gave up! EBT has increased by 15% until September 6, 2021, so you should get the highest amount of EBT in your state. I have the same problem , been since June 2020 , and still waiting on a adjudicator to contact me , I just got through again today after again and a Candace picked up the phone, put me on hold and got disconnected. My husbands claim was paid once in August ( last year) and then we started with the lust of issues. Unemployed stuck in "adjudication purgatory" a step closer to receiving $1,000 grants. Please share if you get your checks and if they end up getting back to you! Many claimants have had their claim get stuck due to inaction or ignoring critical communication from their state unemployment department. Each time I was told that since I answered a question wrong (a question with no correct response to choose for my situation) that I now have to wait for them to play catch up. Try using the employer option when you call, this works often for me. I filed my application on 04/06 and case its still pending. I couldn't find why in the portal or anything online. LEAVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE YOU HAVE IN THIS BOX. Whoopee do. Like many others I have been stuck since the Fraud knowing questionnaire showed up on April 14th 2021, right away I uploaded documentation they asked for and then waited a couple weeks for the determination. Im still waiting.. Did yours go through yet? Still no money to pay bills. They assume it is stuck, but being denied or deemed ineligible is a different issue. But out-of-work Marylanders are still awaiting approval - months after they applied for benefits. GIVE IT UP. Some who. An overpayment occurs when a recipient (claimant) of unemployment insurance benefits receives a benefit payment to which the claimant is not entitled. Unfortunately it was from the DOL for PA!! Instead the email stated I qualify for regular UC but that claim is under review for employment separation. They cant see your I D plan. Pending what!!? If there are any issues on your claim to investigate, be sure to respond to all letters or phone messages right away. HAD TO FILE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY 57 YEARS EARLY. That two-week wait is not a reason to suppose that DUA has a major issue with your claim. They never send tht link I was able to acquire that ink by reaching out to my local senators office. House in forbearance, then probably forclosure. Car already repossessed, we dont get snap or foodstamps, so very I go hungry most of the time to make sure kids eatnormal circumstances, CPS would take your kids for lack of food in the house. Id love to know what to do. But this will vary on a state-by-state basis and could take some time to process. Just recently lost my job due to the Vaccine Mandate! There is a new portal for my state (Alabama) to upload your drivers license, SS card, etc for identity verification. Visitors should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice or the official source of information. Finally, if you cannot solve the issue around your claim getting stuck on your own or via a live agent then consider contacting your local state representative to try and get them to help with your case. Families need help and nothing is being done at all. All I can do at this point is pray. This caused several weeks of delays for many claimants and per the above point if they ignored or missed the official requests for taking required validation actions they saw their claim get stuck. Trust me paid the price. Oh wow! Apparently, the reason for the call was that someone filed a claim back in November of 2020, which was a fraudulent claim. I even asked for a call back from a supervisor and was told well theres no guarantee they can call you back. I initially filed my claim in MD on 01/03/2021. If you received at least one payment on your claim, but your payments have been pending for more than two weeks because of an eligibility issue, we will process a conditional payment as we continue reviewing the issue. Also, DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TRY FAXING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. A job I did since the age of 15!!! A hold on your account usually means they are waiting for something before approving your claim. Also in many cases many claimants think they are eligible for payments (e.g. The commissioner is a joke! No one should have to wait this long for help. This letter is proof that you have received all your eligible payments.. Secondly, you need to leave any and all correspondence you have with your local unemployment office. This same thing is happening to me. Good luck and Im praying you get some info and yourEBT starting back. ALL BC MDOL WOULDNT DO THEIR FRIGGING JOB. As part of new legislation to combat rampant fraud associated with the enhanced unemployment benefit programs, especially under PUA, new identity check requirements were put in place to verify claimants and their eligibility for benefits. Worked my whole life ,never took a penny from anyone and payed more than my share of taxes and they treat us like second class citizens. Once the appeal process is complete and a determination is made, the unemployment agency will send you a letter of determination and detail when you can file another claim if your appeal is . Im in Ohio , its been 10 weeks I havent been paid PUA, their good about flagging you but when it comes to fixing any issues after providing them the information they requested its taking forever! Ive applied for all the assistance programs i can, Im currently sitting with no power in my home, received an eviction notice last week and for whatever reason ALSO didnt receive my child tax payment this month. 4 Necessary Criteria for a Job Search 5 benefits for early termination of pandemic This is not the way I thought my life would end! Stay. I would definitely call and find out why it has stopped. I uploaded employment verification per their request and was told by an adjudicator it was uploaded into a 1040 tab instead of where it should have went?? and i been applying for jobs on Indeed and the Md jobs doent even have much jobs to apply for. When you submit a payment, it may take up to three business days for the funds to be deposited into your account. When you've reached a year on your unemployment claim, some people can just keep recertifying every week on their existing claim while others need to file a new claim. Had to fax ( not email) all the stuff again. >> i think the pay . End of Benefit Year (BYE date) Get the latest money, tax and stimulus news directly in your inbox. And still NOTHING! COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits. This is not a silver bullet solution but these government officials often have more access to other state agencies and can guide you more effectively (especially if they want your vote in the future!). This whole system sucks!!! How do I get ahold of NM unemployment? I done the IDME Video Call and sent in all documents that was requested of me. look in your spam folder) and responding/following-up in a timely manner. YES MY DEAR PEOPLE THIS IS THE GOLDEN YEARS AHEAD OF ITS TIME. Ive commented on here before, several times. And that I emailed the wrong agency. Knowing that Im not alone going through somehow its telling me that taking my is not worth. I have repeatedly call to discuss my unemployment in Alabama. And I cant do anything about it, I havent received my benefits for 6 weeks and Im facing eviction. How long does direct deposit take for unemployment New Mexico? And then on top off that they was going to lock me up on food stamp fraud. 10 weeks of calling and emailing and stressing! I am 50+ and have worked all my life, youngest is 15. No computer that slow or system. Getting assistance from churches, friends and family is no way to keep living. Now, today I managed to find out that my claim is in pending status. Much-needed unemployment benefits still on hold as state's fraud investigation continues Viewers applying for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) tell 25 Investigates their accounts were frozen following the disclosure of a nationwide fraud scheme and many weeks later they are running out of money and patience. Be safe & God Bless. But on Sunday, many reported that the button to access the questionnaire was missing on the state's unemployment portal, BEACON 2.0. Well the PUA started with me filing and ended Sept. 4th. after they gave me benefits for 9months then without any warning nothing for 5 weeks now and my ebt just stopped the same week.. no warning just starving. Plus these laws were meant to help rescue and secure our economy boosted they give us statistics say the economy is back to normal!!!! Widespread unemployment fraud has further slowed operations in some states. received Monetary Determination letter in April 2021. EDD gives three reasons for initial claim delays. Waiting on identity verification approvals. I am praying for you. Exactly what I was looking for. I even emailed the state rep and she pretty much told to go out and job its not that easy when you cant even think straight. The Unemployment Insurance Claim Center hours have been extended weekdays to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and claims centers will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon -- call 410-949-0022. Virginia. The VEC said those issues include everything from . I have one felony Im 41 now and that has be 9 years and 7 months old and after passing all my DCFS training and Testing, I was ready to get cases at LSSI. You might think your going to get paid . Before I EVEN HAD KIDS! SO IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT MONEY KEEP CALLING. Im still waiting for payments beginning in mid March through the end of June. Nope! Ive tried everything, written, called and emailed everyone, including legislators. Had money taken out of my check every week for unemployment! I got the letter 1 day prior. Wrong! I called AGIAN because I received NOTHING. The first thing was it said he was on leave of absence. New claimants in 2021 had to provide this documentation within 21 days or their claim would have been suspended. Trying to beat higher prices for a odd jobs even by the health emergency In place all Im saying the constitution and laws have provisions.. Shouldnt we be able to report our state agencys for fraud instead of them routinely reporting us!!!.