I'm going through this exact same thing right now too! My status just changed to "Eligibility Redetermination" yesterday and I was absolutely terrified until I found this thread. Reading through everyone's experiences has been such a huge relief - it's amazing to see how many people have successfully navigated this process without any major disruptions. I've been on benefits for about 6 weeks now and everything was going smoothly until this status appeared. Based on all the great advice shared here, I'm going to make sure I keep extra detailed documentation of my work search activities, double-check that all my employer contact information is accurate and up-to-date, and definitely verify my ID.me status like QuantumQuasar suggested - that's such a smart tip I wouldn't have thought of! It's really reassuring to see Andre's update that his payment came through on time even with the redetermination status still active. I was worried about my payment that's supposed to come next week, but seeing that most people's benefits continue normally during this review gives me so much peace of mind. This community is incredible - everyone sharing both their positive experiences and the few challenges really helps set realistic expectations. I'm going to follow the advice about creating a spreadsheet with dates, company details, and screenshots of applications, and I'll definitely post an update once my situation resolves to help others who might be going through this in the future. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their stories - it really helps to know we're all in this together!

I'm experiencing this exact same situation right now! My status just changed to "Eligibility Redetermination" this morning and I was completely freaking out until I discovered this thread. Reading through everyone's experiences has been such an incredible relief - it's amazing to see how many people have successfully navigated this process without major issues. I've been on unemployment for about 5 weeks now and everything was going perfectly until this status appeared out of nowhere. Based on all the valuable advice shared here, I'm going to make sure I keep extra detailed records of my work search activities, verify that all my employer contact information is legitimate and current, and definitely check my ID.me verification status like QuantumQuasar suggested - that's such a smart tip! It's really reassuring to see Andre's update that his payment came through on time even while the redetermination was still active. I have some important bills due soon, so I was really stressed about potential payment delays, but seeing that most people's benefits continue normally during this review process gives me so much peace of mind. I'm also going to create that detailed spreadsheet that several people mentioned with dates, company names, contact info, and screenshots of applications. The advice about making sure all the employer contact information is accurate because they might actually call to verify is something I definitely wouldn't have thought of on my own. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - both the smooth processes and the few challenges. This community is absolutely amazing and it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these stressful DEO situations!

This thread has been such an eye-opener! I'm currently 7 months into my unemployment claim and had absolutely no clue about these base period requirements. Reading through everyone's experiences has made me realize I need to start planning now instead of waiting until my benefits are about to exhaust. I've been putting off looking for part-time work because I didn't want to deal with reporting weekly earnings, but now I understand it's actually crucial for setting myself up to potentially reapply later if needed. The $3,800 minimum across two quarters requirement is something that should definitely be highlighted more prominently by DEO. The practical advice here about temp agencies (Randstad, Adecco), the Claimyr service for reaching actual DEO agents, and the importance of detailed record-keeping is invaluable. It's clear that navigating this system successfully requires knowledge that you just can't get from official sources. Thanks to Justin for asking this question and to everyone who shared such comprehensive, real-world advice. This community is providing the kind of guidance that people actually need when dealing with Florida's unemployment system. I'm definitely going to start being more proactive about building up some work history while I still have the safety net of my current benefits!

I'm new to this community but this discussion has been incredibly enlightening! As someone currently 5 months into my unemployment claim, I had zero awareness of these base period earnings requirements until reading through this thread. The $3,800 minimum across two quarters rule is absolutely crucial information that DEO should make crystal clear upfront. I've been hesitant to take on any work while claiming benefits because I was worried about the weekly reporting process and potential complications, but now I realize that's actually counterproductive for my long-term situation. Based on all the advice shared here, I'm going to start actively looking for part-time or temp work to build up those quarterly earnings while I still have the cushion of my current benefits. The recommendations for specific temp agencies (Randstad, Adecco) and the Claimyr service for reaching DEO agents are exactly the kind of actionable information I needed. It's frustrating that you have to rely on community knowledge like this instead of clear guidance from official sources, but I'm so grateful this thread exists. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and practical strategies - this has completely changed how I'm approaching the remainder of my claim period. Time to be proactive instead of reactive!

Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to start my reapplication tomorrow and make sure all my work search records are organized. I'll make sure to keep claiming weeks while it processes. Hopefully it goes smoothly but based on all your experiences I'm prepared for it to take some time. Really appreciate all the information!

One tip I wish someone had told me - when you reapply, double-check that your mailing address and direct deposit info are still correct in the system. During my reapplication process, somehow my address got corrupted and they were trying to mail correspondence to an incomplete address, which delayed everything by weeks. Also, if you have any old overpayment issues or anything like that from your previous benefit year, try to get those resolved before applying if possible. The system sometimes flags new applications if there are unresolved issues from the old claim. Good luck with your reapplication - the process is definitely frustrating but most people do get approved eventually!

This thread has been incredibly eye-opening for me as someone who just started receiving Florida unemployment benefits! I had no idea that Way2Go cards had so many potential issues or that there were all these specific workarounds needed just to access our own money. I'm definitely saving all the phone sequences (2-4-3, 2-1-4, 2-4-3-1), the timing advice about calling at exactly 8:30am, and all the transaction tips about spacing purchases by an hour and staying in the same ZIP code. The "credit vs debit" tip and using Wells Fargo ATMs are also really valuable. It's absolutely insane that we need to become customer service hackers just to access benefits we've earned, but this community knowledge is invaluable. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - you're literally creating a survival guide for navigating this broken system. I'm bookmarking this entire conversation and the CFPB complaint option as backup. Hopefully I won't need these workarounds, but based on what I'm reading, it seems like it's just a matter of time before everyone deals with Way2Go card issues!

As someone who's been navigating the Florida unemployment system for over a year now, I can't emphasize enough how valuable this entire thread is! The collective troubleshooting knowledge here is absolutely incredible - from the specific phone sequences to the precise timing strategies to the transaction spacing tips. What really strikes me is how we've all had to become experts in gaming a system that should just work normally. The fact that accessing our own earned benefits requires this level of strategic planning is both impressive (in terms of community problem-solving) and completely unacceptable from a policy perspective. I'm saving every single tip mentioned here, especially the newer ones about the CFPB complaints and setting up small recurring transactions to keep cards "active." For anyone new to this system - please don't let this discourage you from applying for benefits you've earned, but definitely arm yourself with this knowledge ahead of time. This community is proof that even when systems are designed to fail us, we can help each other succeed. Thank you to everyone who contributed their hard-won wisdom!

I'm going through the exact same frustrating experience! Filed in late December 2024 for only 5 weeks after my seasonal retail position ended, found a new job in early February, but I'm STILL waiting on adjudication after 8+ weeks. The $950 I'm owed would have really helped with credit card payments during that employment gap. What's driving me crazy is that this was a completely normal seasonal layoff - happens every January at my old store, totally routine, and my manager even provided a letter confirming it was standard post-holiday workforce reduction. Yet the DEO acts like they need to investigate some major fraud case for my simple 5-week claim! Reading through all these comments has been both helpful and infuriating. It's clear this is a widespread problem affecting tons of people who just needed a small bridge between jobs. I'm definitely going to try the inspector general complaint and state representative contact based on the success stories shared here. It's absolutely ridiculous that we have to go to these lengths for such straightforward claims, but if that's what it takes to get the DEO to actually do their job, I'm willing to try anything at this point. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and strategies - at least we're not suffering through this broken system alone!

I'm experiencing the EXACT same situation and it's driving me insane! Filed in January 2025 for only 6 weeks after my nonprofit contract position ended, landed a new job in early March, but I'm still stuck in adjudication hell after 2+ months. The $1,080 I'm owed would have covered rent during that gap period. What makes this even more frustrating is that my case is completely straightforward - contract ended as scheduled, nonprofit provided confirmation letter, I reported new employment immediately. Yet somehow my simple 6-week claim needs the same extensive "investigation" as someone filing for months of ongoing benefits. The logic is completely backwards! Reading all these comments has been both reassuring and infuriating. It's clear the DEO is failing massive numbers of people who just needed small bridge payments between jobs. Based on everyone's success stories, I'm going to contact my state representative AND file an inspector general complaint this week. It's absolutely ridiculous that we need political intervention for such basic claims, but if that's what breaks through this bureaucratic nightmare, I'm all for it. Thanks to everyone sharing their strategies and updates - knowing we're not alone in this broken system helps keep me sane while fighting for what we're rightfully owed!