ESD adjudication date changed - still pending for 3 weeks. Good sign?

The date change is definitely a sign that someone is working on your claim. In my experience, when the adjudication date updates, it means an ESD specialist has looked at your case and either requested more info or is making a determination. Usually takes 2-3 weeks after that date for a decision, but it can be faster. When I went through adjudication last summer, I got approved exactly 14 days after my adjudication date changed. All my pending payments were released at once, hit my account 2 business days later. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting!

date changes mean nothing tbh... mine changed 3 times in january and i'm STILL waiting!!! going on 6 weeks now with no $$ and nobody picks up when i call 😡😡😡

I had the same situation in January. The date change is actually a good sign - it means your case has been assigned to an adjudicator. However, there's no guaranteed timeline for when they'll make a decision. In my case, I waited about 3.5 weeks after the date change before getting approval. One thing that really helped me was using Claimyr to actually get through to an ESD agent (claimyr.com). It lets you skip the phone queue and they call you when an agent is available. I was skeptical but watched their demo (https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3) and decided to try it when I hit week 4 of waiting. The agent I spoke with was able to expedite my claim review since I was experiencing financial hardship. Worth considering if you hit the 4-week mark with no movement.

The date changing usually indicates they've assigned your case to an adjudicator, which is good. But honestly, ESD timelines are all over the place in 2025. Some claims are processed within days after adjudication starts, while others can take 4-8 weeks. Make sure you're checking your ESD online account AND your physical mail. They often send determination letters through regular mail even if you've selected electronic communication. Also check your spam folder daily - sometimes they email you asking for more info with a 48-hour deadline to respond. Most importantly, if you're experiencing financial hardship (sounds like you are), call and specifically mention that. They can flag your claim for expedited processing in hardship situations. Also, did you get laid off or quit? Quit cases take much longer to adjudicate typically.

anyone else notice esd seems to be slower this year?? my friend got approved in like 10 days in 2024 but now everyone i know is waiting FOREVER

When I had my claim in adjudication back in 2024, I waited 5 weeks then BOOM denied because they said I didn't respond to some fact-finding questionnaire I NEVER received!!! Had to appeal and wait another 6 weeks. Check your online account message center EVERY DAY and answer ANYTHING they send you even if it seems redundant. The system is designed to find reasons to deny you I swear.

Mine just got approved yesterday after being in adjudication since January 16th! The date changed twice during my wait. I think they're just really backed up right now. All my pending payments got released at once (5 weeks worth) and should hit my account tomorrow. Something that might have helped - I was completely honest about my job separation in my initial application. My employer said exactly the same thing in their response, so there wasn't anything to investigate. If your employer disputes anything about your separation reason, that can add weeks to the process.

Based on what you're saying about being laid off with documentation, you should be approved eventually. But ESD is extremely backed up right now. I'd recommend calling after you hit the 30-day mark of waiting - that's when you can request an expedite for exceeding their processing timeline guidelines. Make sure you mention financial hardship specifically when you call. The magic words are "I'm at risk of losing housing" - that triggers their expedite process.

my adjuducation took 12 weeks in 2024 it was TERRIBLE i had to use all my savings and max out credit card! the whole system is broken!!!! when i finally got someone on phone they approved me in 5 minutes like why did it take 12 weeks then????????

Update: I finally got through to ESD this morning after trying for 2 hours. The agent said my claim looks good but is waiting for employer response. They have until Feb 28th to respond, and if they don't, ESD will make a determination based on my documentation alone. She flagged my claim with financial hardship since I explained my situation. Fingers crossed this moves things along!