EDD approved my claim weeks ago but still no payments. What gives?

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Approved over a month ago and still nothing. The waiting game is killing me 😫

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. Used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ

Here's what worked for me: 1. Double-check your UI Online account for any pending tasks or requests for additional info 2. Make sure your contact info is up to date 3. If you have a complex claim (like mixed income), it might take longer to process 4. Keep certifying every week, even if you haven't received payments yet 5. If it's been more than 3 weeks since approval, definitely try to contact them Hang in there, OP! The system is overwhelmed but they'll get to you eventually.

have u checked ur bank account? sometimes the online system doesnt update but the $ still goes thru

Classic EDD 🤡 Approve you then ghost you. I swear they do this on purpose to save money.

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD.

I went through the exact same thing! Got approved but waited 5 weeks for payments. Turns out there was a "flag" on my account that required manual review even though I was already approved. What finally worked was filing a complaint through the state's ombudsman office - got my payments within a week after that. Also make sure you're still certifying weekly even without payments, otherwise you'll lose those weeks. Don't give up!