EDD showing $0 pending amount after certification - did I make a mistake?

chill out it doesnt mean anything yet. the system just does that sometimes when theyre processing ur claim. give it a few days

This is actually quite common and doesn't necessarily mean you made a mistake. The $0 pending amount usually indicates one of three things: 1. Your certification is still being processed (most common) 2. EDD needs to verify some information on your claim 3. There might be an eligibility issue that needs to be resolved I would recommend waiting 3-5 business days before panicking. The system often updates the amount once processing is complete. If it still shows $0 after that time, you'll need to contact EDD for clarification. Do NOT submit another certification thinking the first one was wrong - this will only complicate things.

THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME!!!! EDD's system is TRASH!!! When I first filed last year it showed $0 for TWO WEEKS and I couldn't pay my car note. I called them 47 times before getting through and they said it was a "system verification delay" whatever that means. The money showed up 3 days later. The whole system is designed to make you give up I swear!!!

I work with EDD claims regularly. The $0 pending amount is usually temporary and is the system's default status while the certification is being processed. Here's what you need to know: - First certifications often take longer to process (5-7 business days sometimes) - If you certified on a weekend, add 1-2 extra days for processing - If you answered "yes" to any questions about being unable/unavailable to work, that could trigger a review - If you've recently had an address change or identity verification issue, that can also cause delays If it hasn't changed by this time next week, THEN you should contact EDD to inquire. Your claim isn't rejected just because it shows $0 - that's just the default placeholder amount.

I had this same issue a month ago when I first applied for benefits. The $0 pending amount freaked me out too! What fixed it for me was finally getting through to an EDD representative who could tell me what was happening. They said my claim needed additional review because of my previous employer's response. I tried calling for days with no luck - always got the "we're receiving more calls than we can answer" message. Finally used a service called Claimyr that got me through to a rep in about 20 minutes. Worth every penny because they solved my $0 pending issue on the spot and my payment was processed the next day. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Hope this helps - waiting for payments is so stressful!

happened 2 me 2 weeks ago. it updated 2 the right amount after 4 days. just wait a bit b4 u freak out

I remember when I first signed up for disability I got so confused between SDI and UI and all these different certifications and I almost applied for the wrong thing entirely! Then I got the pending $0 issue too and nearly had a heart attack thinking I'd done everything wrong. The whole system is so stressful when you're already worried about money. Hope yours gets sorted soon!

One additional point: Make sure you check your EDD inbox for any messages requesting additional information. Sometimes the $0 pending amount appears because they need more details to process your certification. The message might be requesting income verification, identity documents, or answers to eligibility questions. Many people miss these notices and their claims stay pending longer than necessary.

Don't worry too much yet! My first payment showed $0 pending for about 5 days then suddenly updated with the correct amount. I think it's just how their system works while processing new claims.

Just checking in - has there been any update to your claim status? It's been a few days since your original post.