EDD disqualified my payments - submitted appeal docs, how long until they release funds?

Based on my experience, the timeline varies depending on their current workload. When I submitted appeal documents last year, it took about 3-4 weeks before they made a determination. However, I've heard from others that it can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks. The important thing is that you've submitted everything they requested and kept proof of submission (smart move with the delivery confirmation). One thing to note - they typically process appeals in the order received, but they may expedite if you're facing financial hardship. Have you called them to explain your rent situation? Sometimes that can help move things along faster.

omg edd is the WORST!! i got disqualified for something similar and took 2 months to get my money back. cant belive they expect us to keep detailed records of everything when most companies dont even send confirmation emails anymore lol

not to make things worse but my cousin had to wait almost 6 weeks after sending in his proof... he kept calling and nothing happened until he contacted his assembly member's office, then magically it got fixed in 3 days. might want to try that if your rent deadline is coming up

I went through almost the exact same situation in January. My benefits were disqualified because they said I didn't provide enough work search proof, even though I certified every two weeks with details. Here's what worked for me to get it resolved faster: 1. I used Claimyr to get through to an EDD representative (claimyr.com). They have a service that basically calls EDD for you and connects you when an agent is available. I was skeptical but their video demo convinced me: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km 2. Once I got through to someone, I explained my hardship situation (rent coming due) and they flagged my case for expedited review. 3. I also followed up with an email through UI Online's contact system referencing my appeal submission date and case number. My payments were released about 10 days after that call. Without the call, I'm sure it would have taken much longer based on what others experienced. The key is actually getting through to someone who can help.

They connected me with a regular EDD representative who was able to see my appeal in the system and add notes about my financial hardship. The rep couldn't make a decision on the appeal themselves, but they could escalate it and add the urgent flag. When you call, make sure to specifically mention that you're facing eviction if the funds aren't released soon - that's what seemed to trigger the expedited review in my case.

I want to add some technical information about the appeals process that might be helpful: 1. When you file an appeal for disqualification, EDD typically has to review it within 30 days per their internal guidelines, though they often exceed this timeframe due to backlogs. 2. There are actually two tracks your appeal could be on: - Administrative review: Where an EDD staff member reassesses your documentation without a hearing (faster) - Formal appeal: Where your case goes to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (slower) Based on what you described, it sounds like you're in the administrative review stage, which is generally faster. If your documentation clearly shows you were conducting work searches, there's a good chance they'll overturn the disqualification without needing a formal hearing. One thing to check: Log into UI Online and go to your Claim History. If any of the disqualified weeks now show "Appeal" in the status column rather than "Disqualified," it means your appeal is actively being processed. Also make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the system in case they need to reach you for any additional information during the review process.

has anybody tried calling at exactly 8:01am? thats when i finally got through last time i had problems. tried for weeks at different times with no luck then my friend told me to call right after they open

Yes, seeing some weeks change to "Appeal" status while others remain "Disqualified" is actually normal. They often process appeals in batches, especially when multiple weeks are involved. As they begin reviewing your case, they'll update the status for each week individually. This is actually a positive sign that your appeal is in the system and being processed. Keep checking daily - you'll likely see the other weeks change status soon. Once they make a determination, weeks that are approved will change from "Appeal" to "Paid" status. Regarding the urgent nature of your situation, I still recommend trying to speak with a representative. While the 8:01am method sometimes works, success rates have decreased as more people try it. Your best bet may be using a service like Claimyr that was mentioned earlier, or contacting your state representative's office as another commenter suggested. The combination approach (trying both) gives you the best chance of getting your issue expedited before your rent is due.

That's great news! Getting an actual note in your file about the hardship makes a big difference. Now that you've established contact, I recommend following up again in 5-7 days if you don't see movement on the remaining weeks. Be persistent but polite. While you wait, it might be worth preparing for the possibility that they only approve some weeks and not others. If that happens, you'll need to decide whether to accept the partial payment or continue fighting for the full amount through a formal appeal. The formal appeal process takes longer but has a surprisingly high success rate when you have documentation. Keep us posted on what happens! Your experience will definitely help others going through similar situations.