Update for anyone following this thread - my direct deposit just hit my account about 5 minutes ago (9:45pm Tuesday). Seems like they're processing tonight for tomorrow morning availability. Hope everyone else gets their payments soon!

Just want to add my experience for future reference - I've been on unemployment for about 8 months now and holiday delays happen with every federal holiday. The key thing to remember is that if your payment status shows "paid" in the EDD portal, your money is coming - it's just the banking system that's delayed, not EDD itself. I keep a list of federal holidays on my phone now and plan accordingly. Also, if you have multiple bills due right after a holiday, some utility companies and landlords are understanding about the delay if you explain it's due to government payment processing. Better to communicate early than get hit with late fees!

I went through something similar last year when I accidentally marked "Yes" to the work search question when I meant "No". The stress was unreal! Here's what I learned: First, don't panic - this happens more often than you'd think. I ended up calling EDD (took forever to get through) and the rep was actually really helpful. She explained that they see these kinds of honest mistakes all the time and can usually fix them quickly once you explain what happened. The key is being proactive about it. When I finally got through to someone, I explained exactly what happened - that I realized the mistake immediately after marking it - and she made a note in my file. My payment went through normally the next week. One tip that worked for me with UI Online: try logging in at different times of day. I had the same "cannot access account" error during peak hours (mornings and evenings), but it worked fine when I tried around 2-3 PM on a weekday. The system gets overloaded during busy times. Also seconding what others said about Claimyr - wish I had known about that service when I was dealing with my issue! Would have saved me hours of redialing. Your boyfriend will get through this! The mistake is fixable, just don't wait too long to contact them.

I've been through the exact same situation with my husband last fall! He accidentally marked "Yes" to refusing work when he meant "No" and we were so worried about his benefits getting cut off. Here's what ended up working for us: First, definitely don't cross anything out on the paper form - everyone here is right about that causing fraud flags. We learned that the hard way when he tried to "fix" a different mistake months earlier. Second, the UI Online access issues sound super familiar. My husband had the same "cannot access account" error for almost a week. What finally worked was: - Clearing all browser data (not just cache/cookies but everything) - Using a completely different browser (he was using Chrome, switched to Firefox) - Trying during weird hours like 11 PM or 6 AM when fewer people are on the system For the certification mistake itself, we ended up using both approaches - submitted an "Ask EDD" message through the website AND used Claimyr to get through by phone. The phone rep was actually super nice and fixed it immediately, but having the paper trail from the online message helped too. The whole thing got resolved in about 5 days with no payment delays. Your boyfriend will be fine! These mistakes happen all the time and EDD really does have good systems for handling them when you're upfront about it.

I've been through this nightmare before! First, definitely appeal immediately - you usually have 20 days from the denial date, not 30. Don't wait for the explanation letter since it can take forever. When I appealed, I wrote a detailed letter explaining why I believed I qualified and resubmitted all my documents (even though I thought they already had them). Turns out they "lost" my doctor's certification form 🙄. The appeal process took about 6 weeks but I eventually got approved retroactively. Also try calling right at 8am or use that claimyr service someone mentioned - I was skeptical but desperate times call for desperate measures! Keep fighting, these denials are often administrative errors.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - the lack of explanation is the worst part! I went through a similar situation a few months ago. Here's what I learned: First, check your EDD online portal under "Inbox" - sometimes there's a message with more details that doesn't show up in the main notifications. Second, definitely call the PFL line at (877) 238-4373 first thing at 8am - I got through on my third try doing this. If you can't get through after a few days, the claimyr service people mentioned actually does work (used it myself). Most importantly, start your appeal process immediately even without the explanation letter - you can always add more info later. In my case, they denied me because my doctor used the wrong form (DE 2501 instead of DI 2501), which was a simple fix once I knew what the issue was. Don't give up - about 40% of appeals are successful!

This happened to me too about 6 months ago! I was super suspicious at first because it came weeks after my benefit year ended. What helped me verify it was legit was logging into my UI Online account and checking if there were any messages there about it (there weren't), and then I called the EDD tech support line to confirm the verification request was in their system. They told me it was part of their new automated audit process. I submitted a utility bill and never heard back, which apparently means everything was fine. The whole thing stressed me out way more than it needed to!

This is such a common concern now! I went through something very similar about 5 months ago - got an address verification request about 3 weeks after my claim ended and I was completely done with benefits. Like you, I was super paranoid it was a scam because the timing seemed so weird. But after calling EDD directly (took forever to get through) they confirmed it was part of their new post-payment audit system that they started implementing more heavily in 2023. The representative explained that these verifications are completely separate from the initial ID.me process and can happen months after your claim closes. I ended up submitting a recent credit card statement and never heard back, which I learned means everything was processed successfully. You definitely made the right call responding quickly with proper documentation - a bank statement is perfect for this type of verification. The whole process is really poorly explained by EDD but it's become their standard operating procedure now unfortunately.

Hi everyone, just made a video about how to call the EDD and reach a live human agent: https://youtu.be/-R4SqP7_JUA

I'm dealing with a similar situation - filed in December and still haven't received any payments despite submitting all requested documents. The "waiting period" status seems to be EDD's way of saying they're reviewing your claim for potential fraud flags. From what I've read in other threads, this can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks unfortunately. Have you tried faxing your proof of residency in addition to mailing it? Sometimes that gets processed faster. Also, keep detailed records of every interaction and document you've submitted - dates, confirmation numbers, etc. This will help when you contact your assembly member. Hang in there, you're not alone in this frustrating process!