Mine is showing as processed now too! What a relief. Though I really wish they'd communicate better about these issues. It's so stressful not knowing if or when money you depend on will arrive.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been dealing with EDD/SDI for over a year now. This exact same thing happened to me back in January - payment didn't show up on the usual day, nothing in the online portal, and I was freaking out because I had rent due. Turns out it was a system glitch that affected a bunch of people. My payment ended up processing about 48 hours late. The key thing I learned is to NOT resubmit anything during these delays - it can actually trigger a manual review of your account which takes way longer to resolve. Just keep monitoring your SDI Online portal. If it shows as processed there, the money will hit your account within 1-2 business days. If it's still not showing as processed by Monday, then definitely call. Also, for anyone struggling to get through on the phones - try calling exactly at 8:00 AM when they open. I've had much better luck getting through in the first 30 minutes of the day. Hang in there everyone, these technical hiccups are frustrating but they usually resolve pretty quickly!

To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

I'm going through something very similar! Applied for SDI about 6 weeks ago and only received the notice of computation. My claim also shows as "active" but no payments yet. After reading everyone's comments here, it sounds like the new ID.me verification requirements are causing major delays. I'm going to try calling using one of the services mentioned here since I haven't been able to get through on my own. Has anyone had luck getting their payments released after completing the identity verification process? Really hoping this gets resolved soon as I'm also on a time-sensitive leave situation.

UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the help! My certification from Sunday just processed and the payment DID go straight to my Money Network card automatically. Now I'm working on transferring the remaining balance from my BofA card to my checking account. The whole transition was definitely confusing but at least it's working now!

Great to hear it all worked out for you! This thread is going to be so helpful for other people going through the same transition. I'm still waiting for my Money Network card to arrive - EDD said it could take up to 10 business days. Did you have to do anything special to activate it or was it pretty straightforward? Also, how long did the bank transfer take from your BofA card to your checking account? I want to have everything ready to go when my card finally shows up!

Update: I FINALLY got through this morning! For anyone else struggling, here's what worked: Called at 8:17am (after the 8am rush), used the prompt sequence 1-1-7-1-7 as suggested, and got connected to a real person after about 30 mins on hold. Turns out my employer hadn't responded to EDD's wage verification request, which was holding up my claim. The rep put a note on my file and is expediting the process. They said payment should process within 5-7 days. Thanks everyone for your help!

Congrats on finally getting through! This is such a helpful update. It's crazy that employer wage verification delays are so common but they don't tell you that's what's holding things up. I'm dealing with a similar "pending review" status right now and this gives me hope. Going to try calling tomorrow morning around 8:15-8:20 using those same prompts. Did the rep give you any way to follow up if it takes longer than the 5-7 days they quoted?

As someone who works in HR, I can tell you that EDD generally allows claimants with specialized skills to focus their job search within their field, especially during the early months of unemployment. They understand that career professionals can't immediately pivot to entirely different industries. However, here's what many people don't realize: while you're searching for jobs in your specialty, you should still document your efforts to be somewhat flexible. For example, note that you're considering related positions that might use your transferable skills, or slightly lower-level positions within your industry. This demonstrates good faith effort while still honoring your expertise. Also, be prepared for the first certification to be delayed. It's extremely common for first-time claimants, especially those with long-term previous employment, to have their first payment held pending review. Don't panic if this happens - it's standard procedure.

Welcome to the EDD journey! As someone who went through this process about 18 months ago after a similar long-term employment situation, I can relate to feeling overwhelmed. The good news is that with your specialized background and long work history, EDD will likely be reasonable about your job search requirements. A few additional tips from my experience: - Download the EDD mobile app once you get your UI Online account set up - makes certifying much easier - Consider reaching out to aerospace industry recruiters early on, even if you're not ready to interview yet. They often have insights about market conditions and can keep you in mind for future openings - LinkedIn Premium might be worth the cost during your job search - the InMail credits and expanded search features can be valuable for someone in a specialized field Also, don't underestimate the emotional side of this transition. After 24 years with one company, job searching feels completely foreign. Be patient with yourself as you learn the process. The community here is really supportive, so don't hesitate to ask questions as they come up!