ESD expedited claim timeline? How soon after expediting did your payments arrive?

I went through the exact same thing in January! After getting my claim expedited, it took exactly 6 business days before the status changed to paid. Then another 2 days for the money to hit my account. They paid all the back weeks at once - which was a HUGE relief. Hang in there!

Thank you! 6 days actually sounds pretty reasonable. Did you have to do anything else after the expedite request or did the system just update automatically?

everybody's situation is diffrent tho. mine took 3 weeks AFTER expediting and had to call them twice more. dont get your hopes up too much just saying

Same. Expedited doesn't mean what you think it means with ESD. My

The timeline varies considerably depending on the complexity of your adjudication issue. Simple identity verification might be resolved in 3-5 business days after expediting, while employer disputes or availability issues can take 10-14 business days even after expedition. Make sure your weekly claims are still being filed during this waiting period - that's a common mistake that causes further delays. When payment is approved, you should receive all back weeks you've properly claimed in a single deposit.

Thanks for the detailed info. My issue is related to job separation (laid off but employer reported it differently). I'm definitely still filing my weekly claims though! Good reminder.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an ESD agent more directly? I was in a similar situation last month and was going CRAZY with the constant busy signals and disconnects. I found claimyr.com and their service actually got me connected to a rep in under 15 minutes (seriously - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3). The agent I spoke with was able to check exactly what was happening with my expedited claim and gave me a much clearer timeline than the generic \

I hadn't heard of this before! That might be worth a shot if I don't see any updates by Tuesday. Getting through to ESD has been IMPOSSIBLE so anything that helps with that would be amazing.

wait what counts as \

No, a note on your claim is not the same as expediting. You need to specifically request an expedite due to financial hardship (like being behind on rent or utilities). If you're facing eviction or critical bills, call again and specifically ask for your claim to be expedited, explaining your hardship situation. They may ask for documentation.

are you serious??!? nobody told me that was even an option. im literally 2 months behind on electric now. calling again first thing tomorrow THANK YOU

For me, it was exactly 8 business days from expedite to payment. But something important to know - I had to call them on day 7 because they needed additional information but hadn't contacted me about it. So if you don't see movement after a week, I'd recommend calling again to check if they need anything else from you. This often happens with job separation issues like yours. My issue was also employer-related (they claimed misconduct when I was actually laid off due to downsizing). Once I provided a more detailed statement, things moved quickly - payment the very next day.

This is super helpful and really similar to my situation! I'll definitely call back if I don't see movement in a week. Did you have to provide any documentation about the layoff or just a verbal statement?

Just a verbal statement in my case, but have any documentation ready just in case. I had emails from my manager mentioning the department downsizing that helped my case. If you have anything similar (layoff notice, emails, texts) have them ready to reference or submit if asked.

Perfect - I have the original layoff email plus some texts from my manager. I'll have those ready when I call back. Thanks so much!

Not to be a downer but I had my claim \

I think the timing really depends on what's causing the adjudication in the first place. My friend had a simple issue (missing document) and his expedited claim was processed in 2 days. My situation with my former employer contesting took much longer. It's definitely not consistent!

wait do they still owe u for all those weeks u waited or just going forward??

As long as you filed weekly claims for all the weeks you were eligible, you will receive backpay for all those weeks once your claim is approved - regardless of how long the adjudication process took. The key is making sure you've completed each weekly claim certification on time, even while waiting for the main claim to be approved.

ok cool thats what i thought but wasnt sure. ive been doing my weekly claims for 6 weeks with no money yet

Just wanted to add one more thing - when you talk to ESD, specifically mention any critical financial hardships you're facing (eviction risk, utility shutoffs, inability to afford medications, etc). I noticed my claim moved much faster after I clearly explained my specific hardship situation rather than just asking for an expedite. Also, my backpay came in a separate deposit a day after my first regular payment, which was a bit confusing at first!

Thanks for the tip! I definitely mentioned potential eviction when I called yesterday, so hopefully that helps. I'll keep an eye out for separate deposits too - good to know they might not come all at once.