Why Have I not heard about the status of my open claim open 03/30/2024. I submitted all verifying information 2 weeks ago. NO payments’ have been received as of 04/23/2024

A) There are a couple reasons why you might not have heard back about your unemployment claim yet. Here are the two most likely culprits:

• Backlog: Many states are still dealing with a high volume of unemployment claims, which can lead to delays in processing https://www.bankrate.com/banking/unemployment-benefits-what-to-do-if-check-is-late/. This could be the case even if you submitted all the verifying information.
• Time for processing: Even under normal circumstances, it can take some time to verify information and approve a claim. Two weeks might not be enough time for everything to be finalized, especially depending on your state’s process.

Here are some steps you can take to get some answers:

• Check your state’s unemployment website: Most states allow you to check the status of your claim online. You’ll likely need your Social Security number and PIN to log in.
• Contact your state’s unemployment office: You can usually find the phone number for your state’s unemployment office on their website. Be prepared for long wait times due to high call volume.

Here are some additional resources that you might find helpful:

• Your state’s unemployment office website
• The U.S. Department of Labor’s website on unemployment benefits: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasp/evaluation/topic-areas/unemployment-insurance