My first unemployment payment still has not arrived - what worked for you?

I filed my claim 23 weeks ago after being let go as a retail manager. I do not usually post, so bear with me. I called the state line four times and only reached a recording. Is there a step I could have missed?

Mine took about 23 weeks because of an identity check I did not notice. Look for a message or a letter you may have missed in your online account.