ABC10 have put together a guide to help you better understand what you need to do at the end of your benefit year, click here to find it. So incredibly aggravating! An EDD representative will call you at the scheduled time. The EDD said it has started calling claimants directly to help resolve the question and in some cases avoid the determination interview. I dont use the claimant options because they all are busy. Six months and nothing. Possible next steps could include: If this happens and none of other reasons discussed in this article apply it is likely due to you not showing or submitting evidence of your work searches. I am writing a formal demand letter then I am going to file a complaint through the court system. I cant win with this now Im still waiting and all they say is I turned in all needed verification and Im just waiting for adjudication team to sign off. Important: We may contact you if we need more information to determine your eligibility. The ID verification on ID.me will tell you after you have scanned your ID document and after you've done your video selfie ID.me will tell you this is complete. A day later, I received a phone call from DOL, confirming my information, and a day after that, I received all my back pay. Monitor your UI Online homepage for notifications and review the UI Online Claim Status Tracker for updates and possible next steps. What are they doing trying to find a loophole so they dont have to payout? Be prepared to answer those questions. NO CAR OR JOB. Yes! Second, if your claim is denied or your still pending, you should try to call at least a few times. Before I EVEN HAD KIDS! If you continue to certify for benefits while we review, you may have to pay back any conditional payments you received if we later find you ineligible. I had only the clothes on my back after losing everything then. I was told my benefits were on hold and that they would be released. Because the reintroduction of work search requirements is being done differently on a state-by-state basis, many claimants are seeing their benefit payment suddenly stop and/or face challenges in certifying. Im in NY. It sticks and i thing they need more telemark work so if they are not going to hire in person at least over phone hiring will be better. 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!!!. I did receive ONE reply. Did contacting these individuals help? I know the pain this has caused all of you. Why not give some of the 200k unemployed people in NJ SOME JOBS!!!! All I can do at this point is pray. Whats next welfare till he gets hired? A reason to say NO. This letter is proof that you have received all your eligible payments.. Really disgusting how they treat the American workers . Unfortunately, that did not happen. This form will only be mailed to you if you: If you do not respond to the questionnaire a decision will be made based on available facts, which could result in your unemployment payments being delayed (if you have not yet received any benefits on your claim) or denied. Especially when it comes to new identity verification and documentation requirements as part of all the 2021 program extensions that required existing and potential claimants to take certain validation actions to get the extra benefit weeks added to their account balances. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has pulled nearly 19,000 people out of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) purgatory, as it continues to investigate an unemployment fraud attack . No computer that slow or system. Good luck and Im praying you get some info and yourEBT starting back. Have one of the three most common eligibility issues related to wage information or related to the reason you are no longer working for your employer. Its disgraceful that citizens in this country cannot get help when they need it. Nope! Were in Alabama too. To manage your existing claim, or to reopen your claim, please visit our File a Claim Page. Why is my NYS unemployment still pending 2021? Never had to get unemployment! KARMA IS A *&^%$. 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. This is just insane that I have been waiting since July 2022 to get even one payment. I lost my job in July 2021. Same with me. Note:Beginning July 23, 2021, if you have received at least one payment on your claim and have aPendingstatus on your certifications for more than two weeks, we will process conditional payments while we determine eligibility. For what?? Its insane and disrespectful, we are all struggling some more than others but we are all trying to survive and not starve. This was the case in Virginia and New York where the $300 FPCU was delayed a few times due to system and bank processing issues. The NJDOL is currently ruining my life, if they havent done so already! Just recently lost my job due to the Vaccine Mandate! 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. Stay. I know its a bigger budget put in place to handle violence. 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. We still need to determine your eligibility on the pending issue, which will lead to one of these results: During the review, you may not receive payment if you: While we determine your eligibility, continue tocertify for benefitsif you continue to be unemployed or are working reduced hours. Good luck 2 you Monica. Ive filled out forms in November and still nothing. Even the NJDOLs commissioner! 10 weeks of calling and emailing and stressing! And so, claimants are certifying for those weeks, and they are stuck in pending and they are eventually moved to not paid or disqualified.. Had 11 weeks deposited into my account early Feb. Was unable to claim and to this day receive only error messages, telling me my claim cant be processed at this time. If you dont respond as requested, we will make a decision based on the information available to us. This pending status occurs for many reasons, such as a claimant's answer to a biweekly certification question that triggered the need for an eligibility interview. Im going to try and do the drop box here in Columbus Ohio. There have been issues reported with this system, even with the back-up manual trusted referee manual verification process, but it has led to an overall reduction in fraudulent claims. Thank u for listening! But an important email to the NJDOL? Me email to verify my identity. Have no internet and disconnects for utilities. If you are presently unemployed, file a claim, and a determination will be made concerning your eligibility. look in your spam folder) and responding/following-up in a timely manner. Ha!!!! How about giving us an ACTUAL EMAIL address for someone or some ANYTHING that wont be sent back? I remember my governor say we dont need masks than got sick!!! If so, you will receive more information. If your appointment has been canceled, it will no longer display in UI Online. GOVERNMENT APPROVED!!! And for the majority of those reasons the EDD does not reach out to claimants directly, Silver said. For instructions, reviewHow to Reschedule Your Phone Interview(YouTube). The first thing was it said he was on leave of absence. A job I did since the age of 15!!! The Claim Details presented will provide you with the Claim ID you will need. I thought, great! Once the agency accepts and reviews the documentation, they will follow up for more information or restart the claim, including any retroactive payments. I have a pending issue on my unemployment claim right now because I had to file a completely new initial claim because they apparently owe me money from PUA. Answering questions incorrectly can delay your payment. 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!! Now its even harder to get a job because of my credit sinking..and the fact that Im rarely able to stop crying. If you do not respond to the questionnaire. In nearly . To do a look-up, you will need your Claim ID. Good luck bro ! Another reason people end up "stuck on pending" is that the EDD needs to take the final steps on its end to verify claimants identities. The agent asked me for my email and for my mothers maiden name. If you answer Yes, you may be scheduled for an eligibility interview to get more information, which could delay your payment. Best of luck to you. I hope that you all come out way better after its all over with. I have called DOL but cannot get through. Have only been able to speak to about three people since august of 2021. The agent on the phone now tells me my claim has to be escalated AGAIN. 34. Need help in Virginia..can the people of the United States, put public pressure on elected officials, and come together to get benefits that will help the American people get thru this corona virus, we the people are still suffering daily..the federal government policy was for people to receive this money.. Huh nothing like hurting tax paying Americans so that we can fight other countries wars only to take from us to give to non citizen foreigners, Exactly, you are an American hopefully, judging by your entitlement with an attitude like that Im sure yours is right around the corner. Visitors should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice or the official source of information. If Unemployment is willing to give me a job, Id be happy to go to work, so people like me can get the benefits they deserve! 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! I contacted my Assemblyman again, but no response. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, there are still more than 71,731 pending unemployment claims. I have sent my ID and social more than 7 times to clear up any issues but STILL having issues of moving forward. If you do not qualify for an overpayment waiver, you will be required to repay the conditional payments. Hes applied to several jobs which he wasnt hired! Im having the same problem but I got verified Tuesday how long did it take you to get your benefits back that stop mine 2 weeks so far. 6 months and no progress at allI would say patient is an understatement. You will not receive benefits for those days. A call into customer service allowed them to kind of kickstart the EDD applying that to their claim., Stop Payment Alerts can be one of the most confusing reasons to be stuck in pending because it can be difficult to figure out the error on your own. Didnt receive a single communication from them in all that time. We will mail you aNotice of Potential Overpayment(DE 1447), aNotice of Overpayment(DE 1444), or both. Its a shame I have no money to pay my bills, Hey how u doing do u got paid yet cause Im on escalate for 16 weeks and nothing i apply for unemployment since April 2021. The DOL from another state responded to an email that wasnt meant for them and had no reason to answer it AT ALL! However the solutions below may work for cancelled claims as well. GET THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Get unemployment benefits news updates in your email with the Daily Blend newsletter. The EDD had an issue with a missing button that was stopping 178,000 people from reapplying, and there are different steps you need to take depending on what type of unemployment benefits you are receiving. Just curious. For more information, visitRespond to Your Request for Identity Verification. For more information, visitOverpayments and Penalties. Today I received an email stating WATCH MORE: Stuck on Pending with EDD: Extended Interview with Ginny Silver. If you are eligible, the weeks that you claim that are payable will be used to pay back your . Most state unemployment agencies and ID.me have said the bulk of issues have been worked through and only a handful of complex cases remain to be resolved. It was March 15 when Emily West lost her waitressing job in Akron, Ohio, and applied for unemployment insurance.Two months later, instead of government assistance, she only has credit card debt. Its very clear to me now . Despite the end of enhanced unemployment extension programs (PUA, PEUC, $100 MEUC and $300 FPUC), many people are reporting issues with getting their past or overdue claims processed, and as a result facing long delays in receiving their payments. Ive tried everything everyone else has tried. They finally helped start them in July, but never bothered to pay the earlier benefits. I am absolutely fed up with this lack of competence displayed by my elected officials in Ohio. The end of the benefit year can be confusing. 36 years and being a Wound Specialist is my forte. But all my vouchers, etcsay no issues. Why cant they just take the yellow box that reads attention: something is wrong with your account OFF. But for those eligible for the extended PEUC weeks, they would have needed to file a new claim in the majority of states (New Jersey auto processed new claims for BYE) and if they dont follow their states instructions on filing the new claim, generally at or soon after the BYE date, they could have seen their benefits lapse despite being eligible for extended weeks of coverage. I do know some people have contacted the media (real and social) or used alternative approaches to get attention for their pending claim, but it will be hard to get a specific resolution to your case via these means as a lot of times the reason for the claim suspension is specific to the claimant. I cant call. I faxed them documents to prove who I am on May 24th which was my deadline date. Worked through Covid, when Alot of people bailed! Lol. To locate this number, log into Jobs4TN, select the Unemployment Services option then click on the Claim Summary link. That sounds like my situation I havent received payments since May 17th and the escalation was sent on thr 25th. After 100 calls with representative that give you absolutely no information I was finally able to understand that I was waiting for Id. Instantly after getting off the phone I took a selfie holding my id under my chin as she requested She said to wait 24 hours for my documents to load on their end and to call back for them to make a determination based on the proof I sent I waited and called back to get a very rude rep telling me to wait. Check any correspondence you may have received from your state UI agency or go to their website and look for their new/reintroduced work search requirements. If we need to confirm your eligibility for unemployment, we may schedule a phone interview with you. SACRAMENTO, Calif. Its been one of the most frustrating experiences for people trying to get unemployment benefits in California. Her & Senator Ben Lujan have ignored all my pleas for help on this horrific issue hurting 100s of suffering New Mexicans daily. For one thing, NEVER EVER EVER send an email and expect to get help. I AM STILL JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS. They have done it before. Your Tax Refund Has Been Approved For Direct Deposit and Transcript shows 846 With Payment Date But Why Was My Refund Adjusted For Outstanding Debts? Try using the employer option when you call, this works often for me. I havent got paid since April 17th, 2021. Took me a month to verify with Id.me ridiculous and now three weeks after still waiting for njdol to release payments. they gave me codes like L.O. I called in to get assistance, was given ticket numbers and no answers or help. If you receive this form, respond to the questions immediately. Include copies of ALL documentation you have that could help your claim. 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. Another family who cant agree any more so.. 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. Call statuses include: Answered: Number of calls answered by an agent from queues for the following claim center units: Intake, Adjudication and SAW Portal Help Desk. However, reaching someone at the EDD is difficult as they are only answeringabout 10% of calls right now. DMOCRATS WANT US GVNMT DEPENDANT AND IT IS SICK DISGUSTING. If we determine that you are not eligible, you will receive aNotice of Determination(DE 1080CZ) with the reasons you were denied benefits and anAppeal Form(DE 1000M). I have received a notice of monetary determination 2 weeks ago , was given a confirmation number as well. Iam have the same problem here in Virginia,waiting a year for benefits whom can i write in the state, someone who willingly look into their cases.and get results, we the people of this United States should not suffer this way and pay taxes with employment, to keep electives in office, appoint a special committee to help lawsuit of vec and help the American people.. It immediately sends me to the fraud department where I have had ZERO% SUCCESS OF TALKING TO A SINGLE PERSON IN OVER 500 CALLS! I believe I speak for a lot of other NJ natives when I say NEW JERSEY IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE WORST PLACE TO START A LIFE. Didnt get first payment until first week of June to this day they owe me backpayments. And for the majority of those reasons the EDD does not reach out to claimants. my claim is on hold because of a underpayment from 2013?!?! I put in another ticket and was emailed back weeks later and the UC rep. Respond to Your Request for Identity Verification, eligibility requirements for unemployment, Understanding the Certification Questions. That can take weeks, delaying your benefits. Im 50 years old, divorced, with two children. Youre at the end of it dont give up. I understand devastation and disappointment more than I though possible. To verify that it is the EDD calling you, the department said you should see a caller ID that will show St of CA EDD or the UI Customer Service number 1-800-300-5616 during business hours. 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. I am in need of assistance because I keep trying to keep my head up and keep feeling like Im just losing out even looking and trying to work. I am going on 9 weeks pay held in Ohio. when I call to get answers as to why I have not received payments for the last 2 weeks, Im told my unemployment is being reviewed or processed but yet still no payment..have I done something wrong as I had to change my portal in between getting the notice and not being paid! No other paperwork is needed. Rent is late & utility shut off notices are coming. WORKED MY ASS OFF ALL MY LIFE, RAISED 3 CHILDREN & NOW WHAT? Will I ever get that retroactive pay? Who has his own Twitter account, ignored the 50+ tweets and DMs. Answer No if you were ready and willing to accept work in your field that matches your job skills and background, even if your past employer is now closed. You might have been if you filed weekly claims for unemployment benefits because of COVID-19 at any time from July 26 through September 5, 2020. 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 . To be eligible to receive benefits, you must meet theeligibility requirements for unemploymenteach week. In most cases, the EDD applies this automatically and then they send you a text message, Silver said. You will have the right to appeal this determination and overpayment and be reconsidered for an overpayment waiver. You have to send , information to them digital, not fax! Hi Abby. See the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services' (ODJFS) unemployment tool to estimate the amount of money you could get based on your old wages. Third, if you're still waiting on benefits, you should contact your state legislature representative. . ALL BC MDOL WOULDNT DO THEIR FRIGGING JOB. Upload your weather photos on the ABC10 app. No questions or ID me or citizenship. Well the PUA started with me filing and ended Sept. 4th. SURE PELOSI U WANT TO DEFUND THE POLICE, YET PAY 6 FIGURES PLUS A YEAR FOR SECURITY. I was told I have to wait another 8 weeks because a rep put in another escalation. Im working my tail off looking for a new job and receiving nothing to assist me until I do. They wont let me touch it until its reviewed! One it has slowed down claims processing as state agencies had to institute these new ID checks or outsource processing to third parties. 4 months now! 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. 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. Have not been scheduled for a phone interview. Also, dont ask for help from people who answer the phones. They might be answering the certification questions in a way that is related to the pandemic but the system isn't programmed for it necessarily.. Ive lost my apartment, car, life savings, and my daughters college money that I started saving at age 25!! Help!! START WITH SHUMER AND PELOSI LYING BACKSTABBING FAKE ASS 6 FIGURE SALARIES THAT SHOWS THEY DONT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT ANYTHING BUT BEING POWER HUNGRY VULGER HOOD RATS. This has had two adverse effects when it came to unemployment claims. EBT has increased by 15% until September 6, 2021, so you should get the highest amount of EBT in your state. The total claims were about $6000. 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