5 weeks and counting. Will i ever get paid??

I submitted for benefits on the 2nd of march. got approved for a weekly rate, and now im just waiting for any word at all. i’ve been certifying every week but the only payment i see on the website is the waiting week payout for 0 dollars.

i got this email on the 16th : “Thank you for your patience. We have determined your unemployment insurance (UI) claim can now be paid. Shortly after you applied for UI benefits, we mailed you a determination letter with information about your weekly benefit rate.”

I am thousands in debt, i will straight up become homeless if i can’t get this money or find employment. please help.