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I'm going through this exact same thing right now! My payment was marked "paid" on Wednesday and it's now Saturday with nothing in my Bank of America account yet. Reading through all these comments has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea that the first direct deposit could take up to 7 business days while they verify everything. EDD's website really needs to be more upfront about this timeline instead of just saying "24-48 hours" which clearly doesn't apply to first-time setups. I'm going to try calling BofA's automated system like someone suggested to check for pending ACH deposits, and I'll definitely set up those mobile alerts for future payments. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's so much less stressful knowing this is completely normal!
You're definitely not alone in this! It sounds like you're right on track with the typical timeline everyone else has shared. Since your payment was marked "paid" on Wednesday, you're probably looking at early next week for it to actually hit your account. The BofA automated system trick is really smart - I wish I had known about that when I was going through the same anxiety. It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't make this verification process more transparent, but at least this community has figured out the real timelines! Keep us posted on when yours comes through - it helps everyone else who's waiting too.
I'm currently dealing with this same situation and this thread has been a lifesaver! My certification went through last Thursday and shows "paid" as of Monday, but still nothing in my account (using Credit Union). I was starting to panic because I've never used direct deposit with EDD before - only ever had the Money Network card. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should expect to wait until at least Wednesday or Thursday of next week before getting worried. I had no clue about the verification process taking so long for the first payment. Really wish EDD would just be honest about the actual timeline instead of getting people's hopes up with that "24-48 hours" nonsense. Going to call my credit union tomorrow to check for pending ACH transfers and set up those mobile alerts. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - knowing this is normal makes the wait so much more bearable!
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One more suggestion - if you can't get through by phone after trying the methods suggested here, you can request assistance through your state assembly member's office. They have dedicated EDD liaisons who can sometimes help resolve issues when regular channels aren't working. Just Google "[your county] state assembly member" to find yours.
I had no idea this was an option! If I'm still stuck by the end of the week, I'll definitely try reaching out to my assembly member. Thank you so much for all the helpful information.
Did you manage to get through yet? Just checking back because I know how stressful these disability claim issues can be when you're unable to work.
Yes! Finally got through this morning using the 8:01am trick and the general questions line. Waited about 30 minutes, but finally spoke to someone who could help. You were right - there was a conflict with my work history data that was causing the online error. They fixed it and my claim is processing now! Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions!
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I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago and totally understand your anxiety about the timeline! Here's what actually happened in my case: The good news is that since you've already completed ID.me verification and have been consistently certifying, you should be in better shape than most people. My certifications took about 8 business days to flip from "Disqualified" to "Paid" after I received my appeal decision letter. However, I ran into the same issue that Abigail mentioned - only got partial payment initially. Turns out there was an automatic "overpayment hold" on my account from when they originally denied my claim. The system thought I owed money back even though I'd never received any payments! I had to call specifically to get that removed. Since you're cutting it close with rent, I'd recommend calling EDD tomorrow and asking these specific questions: 1. Are there any payment holds or block codes on my account? 2. Can you expedite my Money Network card due to financial hardship? 3. What's the exact timeline for my back payments to be released? Also, once you do get the card, you can instantly transfer up to $1,000 per day to your bank account through the app, which might help if you need to pay rent quickly. The transfer usually shows up in your bank account within a few hours. Hang in there - you've made it through the hardest part!
This is incredibly helpful, Sean! I hadn't even thought about the possibility of payment holds or overpayment issues - that would be such a nightmare on top of everything else. I'm definitely going to ask about those specific block codes when I call. The $1,000 daily transfer limit through the app is good to know too, that should be enough to cover rent if the timing works out. Really appreciate you sharing your actual timeline - 8 business days for the status to flip gives me a realistic expectation instead of just hoping it happens overnight. Did you have to call multiple times to get the overpayment hold removed, or were they able to fix it in one call once you reached the right person?
Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago. After winning my appeal, it took exactly 9 business days for my certifications to change from "Disqualified" to "Paid" in UI Online. The Money Network card arrived 6 days after that status change. One thing that really helped me was calling EDD the day after I received my appeal decision letter and asking them to put a note on my account about my financial situation. I explained I was at risk of losing my housing and the rep was actually very understanding. She couldn't guarantee faster processing but said she added a "hardship flag" to my account. Also, definitely keep screenshots of your appeal decision letter and check UI Online multiple times per day. When those certifications flip to "Paid," that's when you know the money is actually coming. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're down to your last few dollars, but you're so close to the finish line now! If your status doesn't change by early next week, definitely call and ask specifically about payment blocks or holds on your account. Sometimes the appeal decision doesn't automatically trigger the payment release and it needs manual intervention. You've got this - congrats again on winning your appeal!
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The menu shortcut is great but the real bottleneck is the 'we're too busy' message. No shortcut can fix that - you just have to keep redialing until you get lucky with timing.
Exactly. The menu takes 2 minutes, the redialing takes 2 hours. The shortcuts help but don't solve the core problem.
This is why I think the callback services make sense. They handle all the redialing automatically while you do other things.
Start calling at 7:55am sharp. Make your coffee the night before, set multiple alarms, and be ready to dial right before they open. Those first few minutes after 8am are your best shot at getting through.
This is so true! I tried calling at 8:15am yesterday thinking I was being early and it was already impossible to get through. The competition for those first few minutes must be insane. Do you have any backup times that work if you miss the 8am window?
If you miss the 8am window, try again around 10:30am and 2:30pm - those seem to be mini sweet spots when people give up for coffee breaks or lunch. But honestly, missing that first 8am rush usually means you're looking at hundreds of redials for the rest of the day.
Sean O'Connor
Keep us updated on what happens!! This could help a lot of people in similar situations.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•I definitely will! Going to try the Claimyr service tomorrow to reach someone by phone, and I'll report back what they say. Fingers crossed!
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Leila Haddad
This is such a fascinating case from a legal perspective! I'm actually a paralegal who works with bankruptcy cases, and what you're describing sounds like a textbook example of discharge by procedural default. The fact that EDD recouped money AFTER your discharge date is particularly significant - that could potentially be viewed as a violation of the automatic stay provisions. A few thoughts: 1) Document the exact dates of everything - your discharge date, when EDD took the money, when they were notified, etc. 2) Consider reaching out to your bankruptcy attorney again, as this might warrant filing a motion for contempt against EDD for violating the discharge injunction. 3) If EDD's internal appeals process doesn't work, you might need to go back to bankruptcy court. I've seen cases where government agencies had to pay attorney fees and damages for post-discharge collection attempts. Don't let them intimidate you - the law is likely on your side here!
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Dylan Baskin
•Wow, this is really helpful to have a paralegal's perspective! I hadn't even thought about the automatic stay violation angle. You're absolutely right about documenting the dates - my discharge was finalized on December 15th, 2024, and EDD took the money on January 8th, 2025. That's almost a month after discharge! I'm definitely going to bring this up with my bankruptcy attorney. Do you think the contempt motion would be worth pursuing even if EDD eventually returns the money through their appeals process?
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