EDD eligibility interview decision timeline - do they actually take the full 10 days?

In my experience, EDD rarely meets their own deadlines. They told me 10 days back in February and it took 14 days to get my determination. I kept checking UI Online every morning and suddenly one day the status changed to 'paid' without any notification. Just prepare yourself mentally for it potentially taking longer than they say. If it's been more than 10 business days, that's when you need to start calling them daily.

my determination came in 4 days last month! so sometimes they are faster. good luck

The interviewer told me the same thing about 10 days but then my determination letter arrived in the mail before anything updated online! And the letter was dated 3 days after my interview. So check your mail too, not just the website. My online status didn't update until almost a week after I got the physical letter.

The 10-day timeframe is their standard response, but actual processing times vary widely depending on your specific case and current EDD workload. For straightforward cases like mass layoffs with employer verification, determinations often come within 3-7 business days. More complex separations (quits, misconduct allegations) typically take the full 10 days or longer. A few tips that might help: 1. Continue certifying for benefits even while waiting for the determination 2. Check both UI Online and your physical mail daily 3. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the system 4. If approaching day 10, be prepared to contact EDD Also, it's worth noting that "10 days" typically means 10 business days, not calendar days.

I HATE how they say 10 days but it's totally different for everyone!!! They told me 10 days in March and I ended up waiting 23 DAYS with zero communication!!! Had to call them 37 TIMES before I finally got through to a rep who told me my claim had been approved 2 WEEKS earlier but nobody updated the system!!! Their left hand doesn't know what their right hand is doing!!! Meanwhile I almost got EVICTED waiting for them to get their act together!!!

I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to EDD when I was in a similar situation. After my interview, I waited 12 days with no update, then used their service to get connected to an EDD rep right away. Turns out my determination was already made but stuck in their system. The rep pushed it through while I was on the phone, and my status changed to 'paid' the next day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km If you're approaching that 10-day mark with rent coming due, it might be worth considering rather than spending days trying to get through on your own.

my friend had her interview last month and got approved in 2 days. i had mine a week before her and waited 9 days. seems random tbh

Just to clarify something important - when EDD says they'll make a determination within 10 days, that doesn't always mean the payment will be processed within that timeframe. The determination is just the eligibility decision. Once determined eligible: 1. Your claim status should change from "pending eligibility interview" to "approved" 2. Any weeks you've already certified for should change from "pending" to "paid" 3. Payment processing typically takes 24-48 hours after status changes to "paid" 4. Funds delivery depends on your payment method (2-3 days for Money Network cards, 1-2 days for direct deposit) So even in best-case scenarios, there's often a 2-4 day gap between determination and having funds available.

Has anyone here had their determination take LONGER than 10 days? I'm wondering what the escalation process is. Do you have to call, or is there an online option to check the status of your determination specifically?

Update: It's been 7 business days since my interview, and I just checked UI Online - my status just changed to 'paid' for the weeks I've certified! No determination letter in the mail yet, but the website status has updated. Thank you everyone for your help and insights through this stressful waiting game!

Congratulations Paolo! This gives me hope as someone who's been waiting for their EDD determination too. It's such a relief to see a success story where it actually happened within their timeframe. Did you get any notification when the status changed, or did you just happen to check at the right time? I've been obsessively checking UI Online multiple times a day and wondering if I'll miss it somehow.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm currently waiting for my EDD determination after my interview 4 days ago (also a mass layoff situation). It's reassuring to see Paolo's update that it came through in 7 days. The waiting is so stressful when you're already dealing with the financial strain of being unemployed. I've been checking UI Online obsessively too, but I think I'll try to limit it to twice a day to preserve my sanity. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know what to expect and that there are options like calling or using services to get through if needed.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this process a few months ago. My interview was also for a mass layoff (tech company downsizing), and I got my determination in 6 business days. The key thing that helped me was keeping detailed records - I wrote down the date of my interview, the interviewer's name, and exactly what they told me about the timeline. When I called EDD on day 8 just to check in, having those details ready made the conversation much smoother. Also, make sure you're checking your spam folder for emails - my determination notice went there instead of my inbox! The whole process is nerve-wracking but most straightforward cases like layoffs do get resolved pretty quickly. Wishing everyone still waiting the best of luck!

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently waiting for my determination after my interview 5 days ago (also a company-wide layoff situation). It's so reassuring to see Paolo's success story and hear from others who've been through this process. The financial stress while waiting really does make everything feel more intense. I've been checking UI Online multiple times a day, but I think I'll follow the advice here and limit it to morning and evening checks. Also definitely going to keep an eye on my spam folder and physical mail. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips - it really helps to know what to expect during this nerve-wracking waiting period!

Reading through all these experiences really highlights how inconsistent EDD can be with their timelines! I'm currently on day 3 after my eligibility interview (also a mass layoff situation), and this thread has been incredibly reassuring. Paolo's 7-day success story gives me hope, especially since our situations sound similar. I've been setting calendar reminders to check UI Online twice daily rather than obsessively refreshing - definitely helps with the anxiety. Also taking notes on all the great tips here like checking spam folders and keeping track of interviewer details. It's wild that in 2025 we still have to use third-party services like Claimyr just to reach a government agency, but good to know that option exists if I hit the 10-day mark. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and experiences - this waiting game is so much easier when you know you're not alone in it!

As someone who just went through this exact process last month, I wanted to share my timeline to add to the data points here. I had my eligibility interview on a Tuesday for a company closure (not just downsizing - the whole business shut down), and my determination came through the following Monday - so exactly 6 business days. What I found helpful was setting up text alerts through UI Online for status changes, which I didn't see anyone mention yet. You can enable these in your notification preferences. I got a text at 6:47 AM saying my claim status had changed, which was actually faster than checking the website manually. The whole experience is definitely anxiety-inducing when you're already dealing with job loss stress, but it sounds like straightforward layoff cases like yours tend to move more quickly than complex separations. Hang in there!