ESD claim switched from IVR to pending - will I get paid during adjudication?

The exact same thing happened to me last month! My status changed to pending and I saw a benefit amount appear. I got paid about 4 days later even though it still said my claim was in adjudication. I think they sometimes release payments while still reviewing parts of your claim.

What you're seeing is actually a good sign. When your claim moves from IVR-processing to pending AND shows a weekly benefit amount, it typically means your monetary eligibility has been established. The system has calculated what you qualify for based on your work history. The adjudication is likely for a non-monetary issue (like reason for separation, availability for work, etc.). In many cases, ESD will pay benefits while investigating these issues, especially if they believe you'll likely qualify after review. Keep filing your weekly claims on time and watch for any correspondence requesting additional information. Also check your online notices section regularly.

dont get 2 excited, mine did this and then nothing for 6 weeks. they can still deny u even after setting benefit amount. depends what the adjudication is for

I HATE how confusing their statuses are!! 🤬 When I got laid off in January I went through FIVE different status changes before finally getting paid. "In process" then "pending issue" then "adjudication" then back to "pending" then finally "paid". ESD seriously needs to hire some UX designers to make their system understandable to normal humans. And maybe hire enough staff to actually process claims in less than 3 months!!!!

If you need to speak with ESD about your specific situation, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation with a pending adjudication and couldn't get through on the phones for weeks. Claimyr helped me get through to an ESD agent in about 25 minutes, and they were able to tell me exactly what was happening with my claim and when I could expect payment. They have a video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. It seriously saved me weeks of stress and uncertainty.

As someone who worked with unemployment claims for 8+ years, let me clarify: The status change from IVR-processing to pending with an established weekly benefit amount typically indicates your monetary eligibility has been determined. However, there are two components to unemployment eligibility: 1. Monetary eligibility (do you have enough qualifying wages/hours) 2. Non-monetary eligibility (reason for job loss, ability to work, etc.) Your claim appears to be monetarily eligible, hence the benefit amount. The adjudication is likely for a non-monetary issue. ESD policy allows conditional payments while non-monetary issues are investigated if they determine there's a reasonable expectation you'll qualify. Watch your correspondence section closely for any requests for additional documentation or interviews. Respond promptly to everything.

i had this happen and got paid the next day! but my roommate had the same thing and didn't get paid for like a month. i think it depends what they're checking on your claim?? good luck!

UPDATE: You all were right! Money appeared in my account this morning even though my claim still says "pending" online. Such a relief! Now I just hope they don't come back later and ask for it back if they find some issue during adjudication. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone.