EDD promised conditional payments within 48 hours - anyone actually get them?

Yes, conditional payments are legitimate and were introduced to help clear the backlog of pending claims. They'll pay you while they continue to verify your eligibility. In my experience, they do actually show up within 48-72 hours in most cases. Make sure your payment method (Money Network card or direct deposit) is properly set up in the system so there aren't any delays once they release the funds.

congrats on getting thru!! i been trying for WEEKS. what time did u call them???

I went through this exact situation in February. They promised conditional payments within 48 hours, but it actually took 5 business days for mine to appear. When they did show up, they switched from 'pending' to 'paid' just like regular payments - there's no special marking for conditional payments on your payment history. The important thing is to keep certifying on time even while you're waiting, and double-check your payment method is correct. If you don't see the payments by Monday, I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to EDD again. I wasted two weeks trying to call on my own, then used their service and got connected within an hour. Their video shows how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Way better than calling hundreds of times.

Conditional payments were implemented after a court order forced EDD to stop delaying benefits while they investigated claims. They have to pay you while they continue their eligibility review. In most cases, you'll see the payment status change within 2-3 business days. Weekend processing can sometimes delay things. The important thing to understand is that if they later determine you weren't eligible, they will create an overpayment case and you'll need to repay those funds. About 80-85% of conditional payments end up being proper claims, but you should be aware of the potential repayment risk.

this happened to me but dont get to excited, they told me 48 hrs but took almost 2 WEEKS!!!! and then i had to call AGAIN becauase there was a problem with my money network card!!! edd is the worst

UPDATE: The conditional payments actually came through!! I checked my account this morning (about 36 hours after my call) and all 6 weeks switched from PENDING to PAID! My bank account shows the deposit is scheduled for tomorrow. I'm literally crying right now. After months of stress, I can finally pay my rent and utilities. Thank you to everyone who responded with info and support. If anyone else is stuck with pending payments, don't give up on calling - it really does make a difference when you can finally reach a human being.

I had a similar experience. Called for weeks. Finally got through and they told me I'd get conditional payments while they finished reviewing my identity documents. Took about 3 days for the status to change to paid and another 2 days for the money to hit my account. So plan for 5 business days to be safe, but it sounds like you might get yours faster. Here's something important they don't tell you: even after getting conditional payments, you need to keep an eye on your EDD inbox for any additional verification requests. I nearly missed an important document request that came 2 weeks after my conditional payments started, and it could have caused problems.

what does conditional payment even mean? is that different from regular payment? i'm confused why they don't just pay people if they qualify??

Wow, seeing all these different experiences really shows how inconsistent EDD can be! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - been pending for 4 weeks now and finally got through to someone yesterday. They told me the same thing about conditional payments within 48 hours. Reading through everyone's responses, it sounds like it can range from 1-2 days to 2+ weeks depending on various factors. One thing I'm curious about - for those who got conditional payments, did you have to provide any additional documentation during the call, or did they just flip the switch based on what was already in your file? The rep I talked to didn't ask for anything new, just said they were "releasing the hold" on my account. Fingers crossed it works out as quickly as it did for Effie!

This is such a relief to see! I've been lurking on this sub for weeks while dealing with my own pending claim nightmare. After reading everyone's experiences, it seems like conditional payments are hit or miss on timing but they do eventually come through. The key takeaway I'm getting is that getting a human on the phone is half the battle - once they can actually look at your account and make the change, things start moving. For anyone still trying to get through, I've noticed that Tuesday-Thursday around 8 AM seem to be the best times based on what people are reporting. Also wanted to mention that if you're struggling financially while waiting, some local food banks and utility assistance programs don't require proof of income - just proof that you've applied for unemployment. It's not much but it can help bridge the gap while we wait for EDD to get their act together. Effie, so happy yours came through! Stories like yours give the rest of us hope that this system actually works sometimes.

This thread is so reassuring! I'm in week 3 of pending status and have been calling daily with no luck getting through. Seeing that Effie actually got her payments in 36 hours gives me hope that the system can work when you finally reach the right person. I'm going to try the Tuesday-Thursday 8 AM strategy that Connor mentioned. One question for those who successfully got conditional payments - did the EDD rep give you any kind of confirmation number or case reference when they made the change? I want to make sure I ask for something I can reference if I need to call back. Also, did anyone notice if their UI Online account showed any status change immediately after the call, or did everything stay the same until the payments actually switched to "paid"? Really hoping I can get through this week and join the success stories!

This gives me so much hope! I'm currently on day 8 of waiting for my conditional payments after getting the same 48-hour promise. Reading through everyone's experiences, it seems like there's a pretty wide range in timing but most people do eventually get them. The confirmation number tip is gold - I wish I had asked for one when I called. For anyone still waiting to get through to EDD, I wanted to share that I had success using the "comma trick" - when you call and get to the automated menu, press 1,2,4 really quickly with commas in between instead of waiting for each prompt. It seemed to get me into the queue faster than waiting for all the menu options. Took me about 45 calls over 3 days but finally worked. Effie, your update made my day! Knowing that someone actually got all 6 weeks released that quickly gives me hope that mine might come through soon too. This whole process is so stressful when you're living paycheck to paycheck.

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone still waiting - I got my conditional payments approved 2 weeks ago and they came through in exactly 72 hours (3 business days). The rep told me 48 hours too, but it took the full 3 days for the status to flip from pending to paid. One thing I noticed is that all my weeks changed status at the same time around 2 AM on a Wednesday, so it seems like they do batch processing overnight. Don't stress if you don't see changes during business hours - mine all updated in the middle of the night. Also wanted to echo what others said about keeping up with certification even while waiting. I almost skipped a week thinking it didn't matter since everything was pending, but the rep specifically told me to keep certifying on schedule. Hang in there everyone - it's such a broken system but the conditional payments do eventually come through for most people!

Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in week 7 of pending status and finally managed to get through to EDD yesterday using the early morning strategy several people mentioned. The rep told me they were putting me on conditional payment status and gave me the same 48-hour timeline that seems to be their standard response. Based on all the timelines shared here, it sounds like I should realistically expect anywhere from 2-5 business days rather than the promised 48 hours. I made sure to ask for a confirmation number (thanks for that tip!) and got a "CP" reference number to use if I need to follow up. One thing that's giving me anxiety is that my rent was already late last week, and my landlord is starting eviction proceedings. For anyone who's been in a similar financial crunch, did you find that EDD payments post to your bank account the same day the status changes to "paid" on UI Online, or is there additional processing time? I have direct deposit set up but I'm not sure how quickly banks process these deposits once EDD releases them. Effie, your success story is keeping me sane right now! Hoping I have a similar update to share in a few days.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact process last month. I was also promised conditional payments within 48 hours after finally getting through to EDD. Mine took exactly 4 business days to switch from pending to paid, so don't panic if you don't see changes immediately. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure to screenshot your UI Online account showing the pending weeks before they flip to paid. I didn't think to do this and later needed proof of the delay for a rental assistance application. Also, once your payments do come through, you might want to set aside a small portion in case there are any issues later (though this is rare with legitimate claims). The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're financially stressed, but based on everyone's experiences here, the conditional payment system does work - just not always on EDD's optimistic timeline. Rooting for everyone still waiting!

This thread has been so incredibly helpful! I'm currently on week 5 of pending status and have been lurking here for weeks getting more and more discouraged. But seeing Effie's success story and reading through everyone's different experiences gives me hope that there really is light at the end of this tunnel. I finally got through to EDD this morning after trying the Tuesday 8 AM strategy mentioned here - took about 30 calls but I got into the queue! The rep told me the same thing about conditional payments within 48 hours and gave me a CP confirmation number. Reading all these timelines, I'm mentally preparing for 3-5 business days rather than 48 hours so I don't get my hopes up too much. The tip about screenshotting everything before it changes is brilliant - definitely doing that. Also planning to keep certifying on time like everyone recommended. My situation isn't quite as dire as some others here, but I'm definitely feeling the financial pressure. It's just such a relief to know that this process actually works for most people, even if EDD's timing estimates are overly optimistic. Will definitely update once my payments come through to add to the data points for future people searching this thread!

This entire thread is exactly what I needed to read today! I just got off the phone with EDD after 47 calls (yes, I counted) and got the same conditional payment promise within 48 hours. My situation is pretty similar to Effie's - been pending for 8 weeks, down to my last few dollars, and honestly starting to panic about basic expenses. Reading everyone's real timelines (2-5 business days seems to be the norm despite what they tell you) helps me set realistic expectations instead of obsessively checking my account every hour for the next two days. Got my CP confirmation number and took screenshots of everything per the great advice here. What really gives me hope is seeing how many people eventually got ALL their back weeks released at once when the conditional payments kicked in. That's a lot of money hitting at once after months of stress - I can only imagine the relief! Also appreciate all the practical tips about continuing to certify, checking the EDD inbox regularly, and being prepared for overnight batch processing around 2 AM. This community has been more helpful than EDD customer service ever was. Will definitely post an update once my payments come through to add another data point for future people going through this nightmare!

This thread is giving me so much hope! I've been stuck in pending status for 9 weeks now and have been calling EDD daily with no success. Reading about Effie's 36-hour turnaround and seeing all the other success stories here is keeping me motivated to keep trying. I'm definitely going to attempt the Tuesday 8 AM strategy and ask for a CP confirmation number when I finally get through. The tip about taking screenshots before everything changes is genius - I never would have thought of that but it makes total sense for documentation purposes. My biggest fear has been that EDD would just keep stringing me along indefinitely, but seeing how many people eventually got their conditional payments (even if it took longer than the promised 48 hours) shows that this system actually does work. The fact that most people got ALL their back weeks released at once is especially encouraging since I'm looking at over 2 months of pending payments. Thank you to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - this community support means everything when you're dealing with such a broken system!