Plot twist: the payments were inside us all along 🤣

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got approved last Tuesday but still waiting on that first payment. It's so nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money. I've been refreshing my bank account like every hour 😅 From what I'm reading here, sounds like 2-3 weeks is normal but some people wait longer. Really hoping we both get our payments soon! Keep us posted on how it goes.

That's a great tip about checking the exact formatting! We did move about 8 months ago, so it's possible something got entered differently on the unemployment claim versus what was on file for disability. We'll double-check this.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My wife transitioned from UI to SDI and now back to UI, and we're having the same Bank of America verification issues. What's really frustrating is that she's been using the same EDD card for over a year with no problems, and suddenly after filing the new UI claim, BofA says her information doesn't match. I called EDD yesterday and the representative told me this happens because when you file a new claim (even if it's the same benefit type you had before), it creates a completely new account in their system. Sometimes the personal information from your old claim doesn't transfer over correctly to the new one. The EDD rep suggested I request what they call a "benefit verification letter" that shows all the correct information on file, then take that to Bank of America. Has anyone tried this approach? I'm hoping it might be faster than waiting for a completely new card.

idk if this helps but I was in a similar situation last month. Turns out there was a glitch in their system that was causing delays for a bunch of people. Maybe check if there are any known issues right now?

This happened to my sister a few months ago! Turned out her claim got stuck in some kind of "pending review" status that wasn't showing up in her online account. She had to call and specifically ask them to check for any holds or flags on her account. The rep found it right away and was able to release the payments. Definitely try the calling strategies others mentioned - the early morning tip really works. Also, if you have any paperwork showing your return-to-work date, make sure you have it ready when you call. Good luck! 🤞

Ugh, name changes are THE WORST. I'm still dealing with this mess 6 months after getting married. Social Security, DMV, bank accounts, now EDD... it never ends! 😫

I went through this exact same thing! Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD disability line first thing in the morning (around 8am) and explained that I needed my hyphenated married name updated to match my legal documents. They were actually pretty helpful once I got through. Make sure you have your marriage certificate, driver's license, and Social Security card all showing your new name before you call. The rep told me it could take up to 10 business days to update in the system, but mine showed up after about 5 days. Don't worry - it shouldn't affect your claim processing as long as you get it sorted out soon. Good luck!

@RandomPoster Yes, it got me through in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through on my own. I was skeptical at first, but my claim was time-sensitive and I couldn't afford to wait any longer. The EDD rep I spoke with was actually really helpful once I finally got through.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - work injury in April, approved workers comp claim, but still haven't seen a penny after 6 weeks. My adjuster keeps saying "it's being processed" but gives no timeline. One thing that helped me was getting a copy of my workers comp file from the insurance company. They're required to provide it within a certain timeframe (varies by state). Sometimes seeing what's actually in your file can reveal why there are delays - missing forms, medical records they're waiting for, etc. Also, if you do go the SDI route, make sure your treating doctor is aware of both claims. My doctor had to fill out slightly different forms for SDI vs workers comp, and having them coordinate helped avoid any conflicts in the medical documentation. Keep fighting this - the squeaky wheel gets the grease with these insurance companies!