EDD refund after winning appeal - how long until I get my money back?

congrats on winning!!!! i heard those hearings r super intimidating

You need to wait for EDD to process the judge's decision. This typically takes 10-15 business days from when the decision was issued. The refund will then be issued through the same payment method as your original benefits (either Bank of America EDD card if your claim is older or Money Network card for newer claims). If you previously had direct deposit set up, they'll use that. If you don't see the refund after 15 business days, you should contact EDD directly. The judge's decision is binding and EDD has to comply, but their administrative process can be slow.

Did you get a formal Notice of Decision in the mail? Mine had a separate page at the end that talked about the implementation process. Check all the papers they sent you!!! Also, does the decision say "FULLY FAVORABLE" or "PARTIALLY FAVORABLE"? That might affect how they process it. I won my appeal too but it was classified as "partially favorable" so I only got back some of what I paid.

don't hold your breath waiting for EDD to do anything quickly lol... took them 2 months to process my refund after I won my appeal last year. I had to call them like 10 times and each time they said it was "in process" whatever that means

I went through this exact situation in February. After winning my appeal, I waited about 3 weeks and nothing happened. I finally got through to an EDD representative who told me my case needed to be manually reviewed by their appeals department before the refund could be processed. The key is getting through to someone who can actually check on the status of your appeal implementation. I wasted weeks trying their regular number before I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you bypass the phone tree and get through to an actual EDD rep - saved me hours of redial frustration. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Once I got through to someone in the appeals department, my refund was processed within a week. The money came back to my Money Network card.

One important thing to remember: EDD is required by law to implement the judge's decision, but they have internal processes that can take time. Here's what's likely happening behind the scenes: 1. The judge's decision gets transmitted to EDD (2-3 days) 2. EDD's appeals division reviews and updates your claim status (5-7 days) 3. The system generates a payment adjustment (3-5 days) 4. The refund gets processed through the payment system (2-3 days) If your case has any unusual circumstances, like multiple benefit years or a combination of regular UI and extension benefits, it might take longer. But you shouldn't have to do anything additional - the appeal decision is sufficient to trigger the refund process. If you reach the 15 business day mark with no update, then calling is appropriate.

DONT TRUST THEM TO DO IT AUTOMATICALLY!!!! I won my appeal in December and I'm STILL fighting to get my refund!!!! They "lost" my appeal paperwork twice and each time I had to start over. CALL THEM EVERY SINGLE DAY until they fix it!!!! The system is DESIGNED to make you give up!!!

Quick question - did your judge actually specify the refund amount in the decision? My judge just said I was eligible for benefits but didn't mention anything about a refund specifically. Still waiting to see what happens...

Just an update that might help others - I checked with a friend who works at EDD (not giving specific advice, just general info). She said that refunds after favorable appeal decisions are taking longer than usual right now because of a recent system update. The current processing time is closer to 20-25 business days rather than the usual 10-15. Also, for anyone in this situation, make sure your address is current in the UI Online system because sometimes they mail a check instead of using your card, especially if the original overpayment was collected more than 6 months ago.

Congrats on winning your appeal! I went through something similar last year. One thing I'd add is to screenshot or save copies of your appeal decision and all related paperwork right now. I made the mistake of only keeping the physical copies and when EDD claimed they couldn't find my case in their system, I had to wait weeks to get duplicate documents mailed to me. Also, if you have the EDD mobile app, check it regularly for any status updates. Sometimes they post notices there before they send anything in the mail. My refund actually showed up on my debit card about 3 days before I got any official notification that it had been processed. Really hoping your case goes smoothly and you get your money back quickly!

I'm in a similar situation right now - just won my appeal two weeks ago and still waiting for my refund! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and nerve-wracking. It sounds like the timeline can really vary depending on your specific case. One thing I noticed from my decision paperwork is that it mentions something about EDD having to "reconcile the account" before issuing refunds. Not sure if that's standard language or if it means additional processing time. Has anyone else seen that phrase in their decision? Also, for those who did get their refunds eventually - did you receive any kind of confirmation or tracking information beforehand, or did the money just show up one day? Trying to figure out what to watch for!