ESD claim shows 'active' with 'processing web' weekly status - is this approval or normal status?

This is actually normal and doesn't necessarily mean full approval yet. 'Active' just means your claim has been received and is in the system, while 'processing web' indicates your weekly claim was submitted and is being processed. Your overall claim could still be under review even with these statuses showing. The system will update to 'paid' once approved and processed.

I panicked about the same thing when I first filed lol. The confusion is real!! Mine said active/processing for 2 whole weeks before suddenly switching to 'paid' status. So dont worry to much yet but keep checking daily

To add to what others are saying, 'active' means your claim exists in the system, but you might still need to go through identity verification or adjudication if there are any issues with your claim. 'Processing web' just confirms your weekly claim was received through their web system rather than by phone. If it's only been since Friday, I'd give it at least 7-10 business days before getting concerned. The system updates overnight, so check each morning. If after 2 weeks you're still seeing the same status, that might indicate there's an issue that requires contacting ESD directly.

IN MY EXPERIENCE WITH ESD THE WORD "ACTIVE" MEANS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!! Had an "active" claim for 3 MONTHS while stuck in ID verification hell. They keep you in limbo forever without telling you anything is wrong! Then suddenly demand 20 forms of ID. The whole system is designed to deny people benefits!!!

When I filed last year, my claim was stuck at that exact status for almost 3 weeks with no movement. Turns out my former employer was contesting my claim, but ESD never notified me about it. I finally got through to an agent using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which helped me bypass the hold queues. The agent was able to tell me exactly what was happening and what I needed to submit to resolve it. They have a quick video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 Definitely worth considering if your status doesn't change in the next week or so.

just want to add that i had the same thing happen in january. 'active' and 'processing web' for like 9 days then suddenly it changed to 'paid' without any notification. checked my bank account the next day and money was there. so probably just need to wait a bit longer

One more thing to consider - if this is your very first claim, ESD often takes longer to process it compared to subsequent weekly claims. The first payment can take 2-3 weeks even without any issues, while later weekly claims may process in just 2-3 days once everything is established. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims every week, even while waiting for the first one to process.

Yes, absolutely continue filing your weekly claims on time, every week, even if prior weeks are still processing. Each week stands alone, and missing a week can cause gaps in your benefits. As for notification, ESD should send an alert to your preferred contact method (email or text) when payment is processed, but the system isn't always reliable for notifications. The most reliable method is checking your account directly.

Update: You were all right! My status finally changed to 'paid' this morning - took exactly 8 business days from when I first filed. Thanks everyone for helping me understand the process and keeping me from panicking unnecessarily!