Status changed to 'Adjudication in Progress' from 'Waiting for Information' - What's the ESD timeline now?

The 'Adjudication in Progress' status means an ESD adjudicator has been assigned to review your case. In my experience (I went through this last year), this phase typically takes 2-3 weeks, though some cases resolve faster. The good news is that once a decision is made, if approved, you'll receive backpay for all eligible weeks you've claimed. Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting for adjudication to complete - this is absolutely critical for getting those backpayments.

Mine took 6 WEEKS in adjudication!!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN. they expect us to survive on nothing while they take their sweet time making decisions. I ended up having to borrow money from family just to keep the lights on. AND THEN they had the nerve to disqualify me initially and I had to go through the whole appeal process which took ANOTHER 2 months. The ESD is a joke.

If you need to talk to an actual ESD agent (which I highly recommend), try using Claimyr. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get through on the phone lines. Claimyr got me connected to an ESD rep in about 45 minutes when I had been trying for days on my own with no success. The rep was able to tell me exactly what was holding up my claim and gave me a realistic timeline. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. The website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Honestly was a game changer for my sanity during the wait.

hey just a tip, the 'adjudication in progress' status can mean different things depending on ur specific issue. what reason did they give for the adjudication? separation issue, able and available issue, job search related? the timeline can be really different depending on whats being investigated

Since your employer contested it, that explains the delay. For separation issues where there's a discrepancy, ESD has to gather evidence from both sides and make a determination. During this time, I'd recommend a few things: 1. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in the system 2. Check your ESD Secure Message Center daily for any requests for additional information 3. Answer any phone calls, even from unknown numbers (could be an adjudicator) 4. Keep detailed records of all your communications with ESD And most importantly, continue filing your weekly claims regardless of what's happening with the adjudication process.

My adjudication took exactly 17 days from when it changed to that status. When they made the decision, my status changed to "paid" that same day and I received all my back payments the next business day via direct deposit. I had 5 weeks of back pay by that point. Each claim was different though - one of my friends waited over 2 months!

One more thing to consider - if you're facing potential eviction or having utilities shut off due to the delay in benefits, make sure to document this. If you do speak with an ESD representative, explain your hardship situation. In some cases, they can expedite claims that involve imminent homelessness or similar severe hardships. This doesn't guarantee faster processing, but it can help prioritize your case.

The whole adjudication thing is a joke anyway. Even if you get approved, half the time they mess up your payment amount or miss weeks. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Screenshot your weekly claim confirmations! Take pictures of ALL the documents you submit! The ESD system is designed to frustrate people into giving up on their rightful benefits.

I just got through to an ESD agent using that Claimyr service someone mentioned above. The agent was actually really helpful and explained that my case has been assigned to an adjudicator but they're currently working through a backlog. She added a note about my financial hardship and said while she couldn't promise anything, cases with documented hardships do sometimes get prioritized. She also confirmed all my documents were received correctly, which is a relief. Now it's just more waiting, but at least I know nothing is missing on my end.

I talked to esd they said from when it file it could take up to 8 weeks and you can fast track it if you have a notice of eviction or utilities tur off