EDD eligibility decision timeline - confused about which interview's 7-10 day waiting period applies

The most recent interview is the one that matters. The 7-10 business days starts from your second interview (11/21). Each time they collect new information, the clock essentially resets because they're updating your case. If you check your UI Online account, you might see a notification when a determination is made, but not always. The notification system is hit or miss.

go off the 2nd interview date 100%. i had this exact situation happen in january and ended up waiting almost 3 weeks from my 1st interview before realizing the 2nd one is what mattered!! so frustrating how they dont explain this clearly!!!

The waiting period restarts after your most recent interview. The second interviewer collecting information about your final paycheck is part of the eligibility determination process. They need this information to calculate your correct benefit amount. In my experience, while they say 7-10 business days, I've found they often make determinations faster, especially when the case is straightforward. Keep checking your UI Online account daily - once a determination is made, you'll see your claim status change from "pending" to either "paid" or "disqualified." If 10 business days pass after your second interview with no update, then it's definitely time to call EDD for a status check. Just be prepared for long hold times trying to reach a representative.

I went through something similar last month. Had two interviews and waited FOUR WEEKS with no decision!! Finally broke down and tried calling EDD directly but you know how that goes - constant busy signals and disconnections. Was about to give up when I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep I spoke with told me my claim was actually approved but there was a system glitch that prevented the notification from going out. Got my Money Network card 3 days later! Might be worth checking if you're getting close to that rent deadline.

Why does everyone say Money Network card now?? I thought EDD still used Bank of America?? Did I miss something??

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I had THREE interviews for my claim and each time they told me "7-10 days" but it took TWO MONTHS to get approved. They hope you'll just find a job and stop pursuing your rightful benefits. CALL THEM EVERY DAY until you get an answer. The squeaky wheel gets the grease with EDD. Don't listen to people saying "just wait" - BE PERSISTENT!!!! Their "timeline" is total BS.

UPDATE: I just checked my UI Online account and my status changed to "paid"! They must have processed it faster than the 7-10 days they quoted. So relieved! Now just waiting for that Money Network card to arrive. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!

Congrats on getting approved! That's such a relief when you see that status change to "paid." For anyone else still waiting - I had a similar experience where they quoted 7-10 days but it actually took 12 business days. The key thing I learned is that weekends and holidays don't count as "business days" so make sure you're calculating correctly. Also, once your status changes to "paid," the Money Network card usually arrives within 5-7 business days via regular mail. If you're in a rush, you can call Money Network directly to see if they offer expedited shipping for a fee.