EDD auto-payments showing up but confused about qualification status - help?

What you're looking at is probably your claim status summary. When it shows 'qualification review', that usually means EDD is continuing to verify your eligibility WHILE sending you payments. This is actually normal in many cases - they start paying you based on your initial application, but they're still reviewing your full qualification. Check if you've received any notices requiring an eligibility interview. That's typically the next step when they're reviewing qualification. If you haven't received a notice, keep certifying every two weeks and watch your inbox for any communications from EDD.

ive been gettin payments 4 like 2 months now and mine still says that too lol dont worry about it as long as the money comes in who cares what it says

Qualification review is a standard part of the EDD process. Here's what's happening: EDD initially processes your claim based on the information you provided, and if everything looks good at first glance, they'll begin sending payments. However, they continue reviewing your case to ensure full eligibility. Possible reasons for continued review: - Verifying your employment history - Checking your reason for separation (layoff in your case) - Confirming your wages during your base period - Ensuring you meet ongoing eligibility requirements As long as everything you reported is accurate, you should be fine. But definitely keep certifying on time every two weeks and respond quickly to any EDD communication. They may schedule an eligibility interview by phone to clarify details about your claim.

This happened to me last year and I was SO confused too! I kept getting payments but my account had all these weird statuses. Then I got a letter saying I needed to do a phone interview but the date was like 3 weeks away. The stress was AWFUL waiting to see if I would still qualify.

Listen, the EDD system is DESIGNED to be confusing. They hope you'll miss something so they can deny your claim later. I've been through this THREE TIMES now and every time they find some technicality to mess with people. Keep DETAILED records of EVERYTHING - screenshots of your certifications, any letters they send you, and if they call for an interview, write down the date, time, and the name of who you spoke with. The 'qualification review' is just their way of saying 'we're looking for reasons to disqualify you' while they keep you pacified with payments!

If you need to talk to someone at EDD about your qualification status, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was stuck in this exact situation - getting paid but seeing weird status messages - and couldn't get through on the phone for weeks. Claimyr got me connected to an EDD rep in about 25 minutes who explained exactly what was happening with my claim. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

Regarding your question about cash tips - if you didn't report all your income accurately when you were employed (including tips), that could potentially cause issues during review. EDD compares your reported wages with what your employer reported. If there's a significant discrepancy, they might schedule an eligibility interview. Be honest if they ask about this - penalties for misrepresentation can be severe (including penalty weeks where you can't receive benefits in the future).

Penalty weeks are periods where you remain eligible for unemployment but don't receive payment as a penalty for prior misrepresentation. However, if you reported your tips on your taxes, you should be fine - the verification process is mainly comparing what you and your employer reported to the state. To answer your earlier question about what to do during the review period: just continue certifying every two weeks and maintain your eligibility (looking for work, being available to work, etc.). If they schedule an eligibility interview, be prepared to explain your work separation in detail and answer questions about your employment history. Have documents ready like your final pay stub, layoff notice if you received one, and any other relevant documentation.

ya know what else is weird, sometimes mine says pending instead of paid but then the money shows up on my card anyway lol the website never matches whats actually happening

I went through EXACTLY this in February. Was getting payments for about a month, then suddenly got a notice for an eligibility interview. They scheduled it for THREE WEEKS later, but my payments continued during that time. After the interview (which was literally just 10 minutes of confirming the info I already provided), my status changed from 'qualification review' to 'approved' the next day. Just make sure you answer your phone for ANY unknown numbers during that period - they often call from blocked or weird numbers and if you miss the interview, it creates a huge delay.

Just wanted to add that I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago! The "qualification review" status had me panicking for weeks because I thought it meant something was wrong with my claim. But it turns out it's totally normal - they're just doing their due diligence to make sure everything checks out while they continue paying you. In my case, I never even got called for an interview. After about 2 months, the status just quietly changed to "approved" and I kept getting my regular payments. I think they only do interviews if something seems off or if your former employer contests the claim. My advice: don't stress too much about it, but definitely keep doing everything you're supposed to do (certifying on time, job search activities, etc.). And like others mentioned, keep records of everything just in case. The EDD system is confusing but you're probably fine if you were honest on your application!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got laid off from a retail job in February and have been getting payments for about 4 weeks, but my UI Online account shows that qualification review status too. It's been driving me crazy wondering if they're going to suddenly cut me off or demand the money back. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful - sounds like this is way more common than I thought. I haven't gotten any interview notices yet either, so maybe I'll be lucky like some of you and it'll just resolve on its own. Definitely going to keep all my documentation organized though, just in case. Has anyone here had their employer actually contest their claim during this review period? That's what I'm most worried about since my manager seemed pretty upset when they had to let people go.

I'm in almost the exact same situation! Been getting payments for about 5 weeks now after getting laid off from my food service job in February, but that "qualification review" status has been making me so anxious. I keep checking my account obsessively wondering if today's going to be the day they stop my payments or send me some scary letter. It's really comforting reading everyone's experiences here - sounds like this review process is way more normal than I realized. I haven't gotten any interview notices either, and like others mentioned, I'm hoping that means my employer isn't contesting anything. One thing that's been helpful for my peace of mind is setting up text alerts through UI Online so I get notified immediately if there are any changes to my account status or if they need something from me. At least that way I won't be constantly logging in to check! Thanks for posting this question - sometimes you just need to know you're not the only one dealing with EDD's confusing system!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Got laid off from my office job in late February and have been receiving payments for about 3 weeks, but that "qualification review" status on my UI Online homepage has been stressing me out so much. I keep wondering if I did something wrong or if they're going to suddenly decide I don't qualify. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly such a relief - it sounds like this is just a standard part of EDD's process that they don't really explain well to claimants. I haven't received any interview notices yet either, so I'm hoping that's a good sign. One question for those who went through this - did you notice any specific timeframe for when the status changed from "qualification review" to something else? I'm trying to figure out if there's a typical timeline or if it just varies case by case. Either way, I'm definitely going to keep up with my certifications and job search requirements while I wait it out!