EDD SDI payment delays after approval - weekly benefit amount shows but no payment date

This happened to me in January! Don't panic yet. For my SDI claim, there was about a 14-day gap between when my weekly benefit amount showed up and when the first payment was actually issued. EDD has to verify a few final things in the background, and sometimes they're dealing with a backlog. If your claim status says 'active' and not 'pending' or 'denied,' you're probably fine. You can also check if there are any outstanding forms or certifications needed by clicking on the 'Forms and Certifications' tab in SDI Online.

They do this ALL THE TIME. they WANT you to give up & not get ur $$$$. my brother waited 3 weeks after approval b4 he got paid. meanwhile his landlord was gonna evict him!!! the system is designed to frustrate u. keep calling!!

The payment process can take up to 14 business days after the claim shows as active with a benefit amount. However, with high volume periods (which we're in right now during tax season), it can sometimes take a few extra days. A few things to check: 1. Verify your payment method (EDD debit card or direct deposit) is set up correctly 2. Make sure there are no identity verification issues pending 3. Check if there's a message in your SDI Online inbox If you've already waited 12 days and your claim shows 'active', you're likely to receive payment in the next few days. The system often batches payments on specific days of the week.

I had to wait almost three weeks from when my benefit amount showed up to when I got paid! And then after that first payment, everything was super regular - every two weeks like clockwork. It's just that first payment that takes forever for some reason. I think they do some extra verification steps on the first payment that they don't tell us about.

Have u tried calling the automated phone num? Sometimes u can get payment info there that doesnt show online yet. Also check ur mail cuz sometimes they send letters instead of online messages. happened to my coworker and she almost missed it

After hitting a similar wall with my SDI claim last month, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it was a game-changer. They got me connected to an EDD representative in about 25 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. The rep explained that my payment was delayed because of a system flag that needed manual review - something I never would have known otherwise. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. Totally worth it to get actual answers instead of just waiting and worrying.

ok so heres the thing - u said ur benefit amount is $1450/week? thats actually rly high for SDI (congrats lol) and sometimes the higher amounts trigger additional review. my sister-in-law had this happen and they literally just wanted to double-check her wage history was correct. took like 2.5 weeks after approval before she got paid. u should get retroactive payments for all weeks since ur claim start date tho

Just to clarify on payment timing: The benefit amount appearing means your claim is approved, but the actual payment processing cycle is separate. EDD typically runs payment batches on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. If your claim was approved after a batch ran, you'll need to wait for the next cycle. Also, the first payment often includes extra verification steps that subsequent payments don't require. If your benefit amount is showing correctly and your status is active, it's extremely rare for an approved claim not to be paid - it's almost always just a timing issue with the payment cycles.

Any updates? Did you try calling again or use that Claimyr service someone mentioned? I'm curious if you got through to anyone or if the payment started processing on its own.

Wow, this thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my SDI claim shows approved with a weekly benefit amount but no payment date yet. It's been 8 days for me. Reading through everyone's experiences here makes me feel less alone in this frustrating process. @NebulaNova I'm so glad you got it resolved with Claimyr! That gives me hope that there might just be some small flag or verification issue that can be cleared up quickly. I think I'll give them a try if I don't see movement by early next week. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's reassuring to know this delay seems pretty common for the first payment.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim was approved 10 days ago with my weekly benefit amount showing ($892/week) but still no payment date. I've been calling nonstop and finally got through yesterday - the rep told me there's a "routine verification process" for first-time SDI claims that can take 10-21 business days after approval. She said as long as my status shows "active" (which it does) and there are no pending forms, the payment will come through automatically. Still nerve-wracking when bills are due though! Thanks @NebulaNova for sharing your Claimyr experience - that might be my next step if I don't see movement by Monday. It's oddly comforting to know so many of us are dealing with this same delay!

I'm in the exact same boat! My SDI claim was approved 9 days ago with a weekly benefit amount of $1,123 showing, but still no payment date. After reading through this thread, I feel so much better knowing this delay is actually normal - I was starting to think something was seriously wrong with my claim. The information about the payment batches on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays is really helpful too. I've been checking my account obsessively every day! @NebulaNova, thanks for sharing your Claimyr experience - that gives me hope that if there is some hidden flag or issue, it can be resolved quickly. I think I'll wait until Monday to see if anything processes over the weekend, and if not, I might try that service. It's such a relief to know I'm not alone in this frustrating waiting game!