i wouldnt count on getting that money anytime soon EDD is so backed up right now just had a relative wait 4 MONTHS for their refund check and they had to call like every week to remind them

Quick update for those following this thread - I've helped several clients with this exact situation in my work. The most efficient approach is to send your request to BOTH the Appeals Board and the Overpayment Unit simultaneously. The current refund processing time is running about 4-6 weeks if you submit all documentation correctly. Also important: if your household income is below certain thresholds, you can request expedited processing due to financial hardship. Include a brief statement explaining your hardship situation and why you need the funds returned quickly. This can sometimes reduce the wait time to 2-3 weeks.

ya its real but super confusing! i thought i was being scammed to but its just edd being weird as usual lol. took like a week after i put in my bank stuff to get paid so be ready to wait

Just as an update for anyone finding this thread later - EDD has now published an official FAQ page about the Money Network and My Banking Direct partnership. You can find it on the main EDD website under "Payment Information." It confirms that this is their legitimate payment processing system for all disability and unemployment claims in 2025 going forward.

my baby is 4 months now and just fyi the bonding leave part goes by SO FAST 😭 enjoy every minute!!

One more important tip - once your SDI claim is approved, you'll need to complete bi-weekly certifications to keep getting paid. Make sure you set a reminder because it's easy to forget, especially when you're sleep-deprived with a newborn! And when you transition to PFL, you'll certify differently - just once at the beginning of that claim period.

For anyone else reading this thread who may be in a similar situation, I want to clarify a few important points about disability appeals and payments: 1. When an appeal is granted, there is indeed a required manual intervention step. The Appeals Board decision has to be implemented by an EDD SDI specialist. 2. Your employer can appeal the ALJ's (Administrative Law Judge) decision, but they must do so within 20 days of the decision. This appeal would go to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB). 3. For partial disability claims related to pregnancy accommodations, make sure your medical provider clearly documents work restrictions and reduced earning capacity on the DE 2501 form. 4. Post-appeal payments typically take 2-3 weeks to process once a specialist has reviewed your claim, though backlogs can extend this timeline. 5. If you're experiencing a hardship due to delayed benefits, specifically mention this when you speak with a representative - they have procedures for expediting payments in hardship cases. This information applies specifically to California's State Disability Insurance program and may differ from other states' disability programs.

FINAL UPDATE: The money arrived! Almost exactly 8 days after speaking with the specialist, all my back payments were deposited to my EDD debit card. Total was $5,890 for the weeks I had reduced hours. For anyone else dealing with post-appeal payment issues, definitely be persistent and try all the methods suggested in this thread. What ultimately worked for me was: 1. Using Claimyr to get through to a real person 2. Specifically mentioning I had an approved appeal waiting for payment processing 3. Having all my documentation ready (appeal case number, judge's name, dates of decision) Thanks again to everyone who offered advice! This community was so helpful when I felt completely stuck.

Hey my cousin works for edd and she says theres a special form for this called DE 1545W or something like that. You gotta ask for it specifically because they dont give it out automatically. Good luck!

Did anyone ever get this resolved? I'm having the exact same issue right now with my March claim and getting nowhere with EDD. I've wasted hours on hold only to get disconnected!