EDD paper check 9 days late in mail - anyone else experiencing delays?

Same!!! Mine's been 7 days late now. Says paid online but mailbox empty everyday. So frustrating!!!

Yeah there's definitely something going on with the mail delivery right now. My check was 5 days late last payment period. I heard from my neighbor who works at USPS that they're short-staffed in several distribution centers across CA. The EDD payment says 'paid' because it's been issued on their end, but it's stuck somewhere in the postal system.

I had this exact problem last month. When I finally got through to EDD, they told me there was a printing delay with their vendor who processes the paper checks. They're apparently transitioning to a new system and it's causing intermittent delays. If your UI Online account shows 'paid', the check has been processed on EDD's end but could be delayed in printing or mailing. If it's been more than 10 business days since the payment was issued, you can request a replacement check, but that starts a whole new waiting period. Honestly, I'd strongly recommend switching to direct deposit or the Money Network card for future payments - both are much faster and more reliable than paper checks.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! I waited THREE WEEKS for a paper check last month when UI Online showed 'paid' after just 2 days. Called EDD every single day - HUNDREDS of times - just to be told 'we can see it's been issued, just keep waiting.' NO EXPLANATION!!! Then when it finally came, the envelope was all beat up like it had been sitting somewhere getting trampled. EDD DOESN'T CARE about us waiting for money to pay bills!!!!

I worked through this issue with several clients recently. Here's what's happening: EDD changed their check printing vendor in February 2025, and there have been integration issues causing sporadic delays with paper check processing. This is affecting about 15-20% of paper check recipients, mostly in Southern California regions. If your UI Online account shows 'paid' status, the funds have been allocated to you, but the physical check may be delayed in printing or mailing. Here's what you can do: 1. Wait at least 10 business days from the 'paid' date before taking action 2. After 10 business days, contact EDD to verify the check hasn't been cashed (fraud concern) 3. If uncashed, you can request a replacement check or change to direct deposit for faster resolution For future payments, I strongly recommend switching to direct deposit or the Money Network debit card option. Both typically deposit funds within 24-48 hours of showing 'paid' status.

After I spent 3 days trying to reach EDD about my late check last month, I found Claimyr and it was a game changer. Got through to a rep in under 15 minutes who told me exactly what was happening with my payment. They basically connect you with an EDD rep super fast instead of you having to call hundreds of times. Check out their demo video: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km or their website claimyr.com. Totally worth it to actually speak to someone who can check the status of your check in their system.

Just wanted to update - there was a news story about this yesterday. USPS is having staffing issues at several California distribution centers, and government checks (including EDD) are being given lower priority than first-class mail. They're estimating 7-14 day delays for some government mailings. I'll try to find the link to the article.

UPDATE: My check finally arrived today! It was 11 days late in total. The envelope looked like it had been through a war zone - all bent and dirty. But the check itself is fine thankfully. I'm definitely switching to direct deposit right now. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. For anyone else waiting on delayed paper checks - hang in there, they seem to be coming eventually!

For anyone following this thread with similar issues: EDD just released a statement acknowledging the delays with paper checks. They're advising claimants to wait up to 14 business days before requesting replacement checks. They're also fast-tracking direct deposit setups and Money Network card issuance to help affected claimants. You can make the switch in your UI Online account under 'Payment Preferences'.

I'm dealing with the same issue right now - my check is 6 days late and I'm getting really anxious about it. Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring though. It sounds like this is a widespread problem with the new vendor and USPS staffing issues, not just my specific payment getting lost. I think I'll wait a few more days before panicking, and definitely switching to direct deposit once this check arrives. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this!

This is such a relief to read! I've been dealing with the exact same situation - my check is 8 days late and I was starting to think it got lost forever. My UI Online shows 'paid' too but nothing in the mailbox. I had no idea about the vendor change or the USPS staffing issues, so knowing this is happening to lots of people makes me feel way less anxious about it. I'm definitely going to switch to direct deposit as soon as this check arrives. Has anyone had success getting through to EDD recently to confirm their check status, or is it still impossible to reach them?

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! My check is 10 days late and I've been checking my mailbox obsessively every day. It's so stressful when you're counting on that money for rent and groceries. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been really helpful though - at least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess. The fact that so many people are having the same issue with their UI Online showing 'paid' but no check in the mail makes me feel like mine isn't lost, just stuck somewhere in this broken system. I'm definitely switching to direct deposit the second this check finally shows up. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories - it really helps to know we're all in this together!

I'm in the exact same boat - my check is 8 days late and I've been losing sleep over it! Reading through all these comments has been such a huge relief though. I had no idea about the vendor change or the USPS staffing issues, so knowing this is a widespread problem and not just my payment getting lost makes me feel so much better. My UI Online shows 'paid' too, so sounds like we're all dealing with the same system delays. I'm definitely going to wait it out a bit longer and then switch to direct deposit immediately. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not dealing with this stress alone!