EDD: Got Notice of Computation, when will payments actually start?

Congrats on getting your Notice of Computation! That's a good first step. In my experience, it took about 2 weeks after I got that notice for my first payment to come through. Have you certified for any weeks yet?

ugh the waiting game is the WORST 😫 i got my notice like a month ago and still havent seen a dime. this system is so broken

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: • After receiving the Notice of Computation, you need to certify for benefits every two weeks. • The first payment usually comes 1-3 weeks after your first certification, depending on any potential issues with your claim. • Make sure you're answering all certification questions accurately to avoid delays. • If you haven't received payment after 3 weeks of certifying, there might be an issue with your claim. • Check your UI Online account for any pending issues or required actions. • Be prepared to verify your identity if asked - this can cause delays but is necessary. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get money we already paid into the system? 🤔

Hang in there, OP! We're all in the same boat. It's frustrating, but the money will come eventually. Just keep certifying and checking your account.

Pro tip: set up direct deposit as soon as you can. It's way faster than waiting for the debit card to come in the mail.

Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! After getting my Notice of Computation, I was able to start certifying within a few days. My first payment hit my account about 10 days after my first certification. The key things that helped me: 1) Set up direct deposit immediately (saved me almost a week vs waiting for the debit card), 2) Certified as soon as the option became available in my account, and 3) Made sure all my info was accurate to avoid any holds. Don't stress too much - once the process gets rolling, it's pretty reliable. Just keep checking your account daily for certification opportunities!

Just wanted to share my recent experience to give you some hope! I got my Notice of Computation about 3 weeks ago and was in the same anxious boat as you. Here's my timeline: Got the notice on a Tuesday, was able to certify for my first week that Friday, and my payment hit my account the following Wednesday (so about 8 days total). The key was setting up direct deposit right away - I almost made the mistake of waiting for the debit card but changed my mind after reading posts here. Also, I found that logging into the EDD site around 6 AM worked way better than trying during the day when everyone else is on there. Hang in there, the waiting is brutal but once it starts flowing it's pretty consistent!