Reply #3: Switch to Direct Deposit...

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In addition to the problems you've listed the reality is the card given to you by the State will always pose problems. Anytime you withdraw money or use the card there is the potential for a vendor (including ATM operator) to charge you a surcharge as the new card is not backed by any Bank. Once I realized I could receive my unemployment payments via the "old method" of Direct Deposited I switched. This can be done online.

My biggest problem with the State Unemployment process is the fact I called 5,635 times in order to finally get through. I then was on hold for 3 hours just to be told my concern was being forwarded on to someone who would respond in 48 hours. I spend over 40 hours just trying to find out why I"d not received a determination after 8 weeks of filing for unemployment.