EDD 'Qualification' status with 'Auto Payment' reason but money not showing up in my account

' Qualification is actually a good status - it means'they ve determined'you re qualified to receive benefits. 'The Auto' Payment means the system has triggered an automatic payment to your account. There are a few reasons why you might not see it yet: 1. Bank processing delays - some banks take 24-48 hours to post EDD deposits 2. First deposit to a new account can take 1-3 business days longer 3. If'you re using the Money Network card, sometimes'there s a delay in funds appearing in the app vs. being available'I d give it until tomorrow afternoon before getting too worried. The status in your account confirms'they ve approved it for payment, which is the hardestpart!

i had this exact thing happen last month. money showed up next day. chill

The EDD system is BEYOND FRUSTRATING. They show these statuses that don't match what's actually happening and expect us to just wait around starving while they take their sweet time. 'Qualification' should mean QUALIFIED TO GET PAID, not 'qualified to wait another 3 days wondering if you'll make rent.' I've had 'Auto Payment' take up to 5 days before. The whole system is designed to stress you out! They should call it 'Maybe Payment If We Feel Like It.

this happened to me and turned out i needed to verify my identity again even though i already did it once. check your inbox on ui online for any messages from edd. sometimes they dont even email u about important messages!

I had a similar situation when I was on unemployment last year. The money would sometimes show as processed in the system but take an extra day to hit my account. This usually happened when there were a lot of claims being processed at once or around holidays. Your benefits are almost certainly coming, just delayed a bit. If you need to reach EDD to confirm (which might give you peace of mind), I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an agent when I couldn't get through the normal way. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km that shows how it works. It was worth it when I was freaking out about a payment delay that ended up being an easy fix once I actually talked to someone.

Did you check if your certification was for a normal week or if you had any earnings to report? Sometimes when you report earnings, it takes a day or two longer to process because they have to calculate the partial payment. If your dashboard shows the proper payment amount and 'auto payment,' it's definitely coming. The EDD computer systems run on ancient technology and sometimes payments get delayed because the system is overloaded, especially on Mondays when most people certify.

one time i had this happen and it was bcuz my identity got flagged again for some reason. had to do the id.me thing AGAIN. check for messages!

UPDATE: The payment just hit my account this morning! Looks like it was just delayed by a day. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!

So glad to see your update that the payment came through! This is exactly why I always tell people not to panic too quickly with EDD delays. The system is slow and clunky, but when it shows 'Qualification' and 'Auto Payment' like yours did, the money is almost always on its way. The fact that you had part-time earnings probably did add to the processing time since they have to calculate the partial payment amount. Your story will definitely help other people who find themselves in the same scary situation!

I'm so glad everything worked out for you! This thread is really helpful for understanding EDD payment timing. I'm new to the system and was wondering - when you reported those part-time hours, did it reduce your payment amount or just delay it? I might have some freelance work coming up and want to know what to expect when I report those earnings. Also, does anyone know if the delay is longer the first time you report earnings vs. subsequent times?

Thanks for posting this - it's so helpful to see the whole journey from panic to resolution! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where my UI Online shows 'Qualification' and 'Auto Payment' but no money in my account yet (it's been about 18 hours). Reading through all these responses really helps calm my nerves. The part about reporting earnings causing delays makes total sense - I also had some gig work hours to report this certification period. It's crazy how stressful the EDD system can be when you're relying on these payments for basic expenses like rent. Definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm brand new to the unemployment system (just filed my first claim last week) and seeing all these different experiences with payment timing is really educational. It sounds like 'Qualification' + 'Auto Payment' is actually a good sign, even when the money doesn't show up immediately. The explanations about part-time earnings causing processing delays make so much sense - I'll definitely keep that in mind when I certify for the first time next week. It's reassuring to know that payment delays of 1-2 days seem pretty normal, especially when you have earnings to report. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps newcomers like me understand what to expect from this confusing system!

What a rollercoaster this thread has been to read! I'm so glad your payment came through @Lydia Santiago - there's nothing worse than that sinking feeling when you're depending on unemployment benefits and they don't show up when expected. For anyone else reading this who might be in a similar situation, this is such a perfect example of how the EDD system works (or doesn't work smoothly). The key takeaways seem to be: 1) 'Qualification' + 'Auto Payment' is actually good news, 2) reporting part-time earnings definitely adds processing time, and 3) payment delays of 24-48 hours are unfortunately pretty normal. I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and have learned that the EDD system runs on its own timeline. Banking delays, system processing batches, earnings calculations - there are so many variables that can add a day or two to when you actually see the money. The anxiety is real though, especially when rent is due! This thread will definitely help other people going through the same stress.