Won my ESD appeal - how long until benefits actually arrive?

congrats on winning!!!! i won my appeal back in february after like 3 months of fighting with them. it took about 2 weeks for the money to hit my account but my friend got hers in like 6 days so its totally random i think. they did pay all my back benefits in one big deposit tho which was AMAZING.

Congratulations on your appeal victory! When I won my appeal last year, it took approximately 7-10 business days for ESD to process the payment. The important thing to understand is that your appeal decision gets sent back to ESD, and they still need to process it in their system before payment is released. I recommend doing two things immediately: 1) Call ESD first thing Monday morning to confirm they've received the appeal decision and ask about the timeline for payment processing 2) File any weekly claims you might have missed during the appeal process (you only have a limited window to backdate these) Typically, they'll pay all back benefits in one lump sum direct deposit, including any weeks that were previously denied due to the disqualification that you appealed.

they NEVER answer their phones though!!! i tried calling everyday for THREE WEEKS straight before my appeal and never got through once. the system is designed to keep us from getting help!!!

Just to add some practical information about post-appeal payments: After the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) issues a decision in your favor, they send the decision to ESD for implementation. ESD typically takes 5-12 business days to process and release payments, depending on their current workload. If your rent is due on the 15th, you're cutting it close but there's a good chance the payment will arrive in time. However, I'd recommend having a backup plan for your rent just in case there's a delay. One thing that can help speed up the process: call the ESD claims center and specifically ask if there are any additional "release holds" on your account that need to be cleared following the appeal. Sometimes there are additional verification steps required even after an appeal is won. And yes, they typically pay all back benefits at once, including any weeks you properly filed claims for during the appeal process.

my brother won his appeal but ESD ✨still✨ messed up the payments and only gave him part of what he was owed. he had to call like 20 times to get it fixed. don't assume they'll get it right the first time!!! check all your weeks and payment amounts when it finally comes through

One more thing to be aware of: if you've been filing your weekly claims during the appeal process (which you should have been), those pending weeks should process automatically once ESD implements the appeal decision. However, if there were any weeks you didn't file claims for during the disqualification period, you may need to request backdating for those specific weeks. ESD has a backdating request form available on their website, or you can ask about it when you call. You'll need to provide a good cause reason for not filing timely weekly claims, though in appeal cases they're usually more understanding about this.

@profile4 yes he got all his money eventually but it took another 2 months of constantly calling and emailing!!! he even had to contact his state rep to finally get it resolved. such a nightmare. hope yours goes smoother

I won an appeal last month for a similar situation. Here's my timeline: - Appeal decision received: May 3rd - Called ESD to confirm: May 4th - Payment showed in my account: May 9th (4 business days later) I did use Claimyr to get through to ESD quickly after winning my appeal, which probably helped speed things up. When I got through, I asked the agent to check if any additional action was needed on my part. They confirmed everything was in order and told me exactly when to expect payment. FYI - they paid everything in one lump sum, which was nice, but it did trigger a fraud alert with my bank! So you might want to give your bank a heads-up if you're expecting a large deposit.

Update us once you get paid! It's always helpful for other claimants to know current processing times. ESD's timeframes have been fluctuating a lot lately - I've seen some people get paid within 3-4 days after appeal decisions while others wait 2+ weeks. Calling them to confirm they've received the appeal decision is definitely the most important step.

congrats!!! i'm still waiting for my hearing date after 5 weeks. this gives me hope!

UPDATE: Got through to ESD this morning! Used the Claimyr service that someone suggested and it worked perfectly - got connected in about 20 minutes. The agent confirmed they received my appeal decision and said the system shows my payment should process in 5-7 business days. She also verified all my weekly claims were in the system correctly. The relief is real! Thanks everyone for your help and advice. I'll update again when the money actually hits my account.