Just wanted to update - I called using Claimyr this morning like someone suggested above and finally got through to a real person at EDD! They confirmed my account was missing the transition code and fixed it on the spot. The rep said my Money Network card should arrive within 7-10 business days. Such a relief!

I'm dealing with this exact same nightmare right now! Started SDI in December, transitioned to PFL in February, and it's been 3 weeks with no Money Network card. My EDD online account shows everything as approved but Money Network says I don't exist in their system. I've called EDD 50+ times and can't get through their phone maze. Reading through these comments, it sounds like the "payment method designation code" is the key issue. Going to try Claimyr today since multiple people here had success with it. This whole transition has been such a disaster - how can they switch payment systems without having proper procedures in place for ongoing claims? Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, at least now I know I'm not alone in this mess!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim has been showing "processed" for about 10 days but no payment has hit my account yet. I've been checking multiple times a day and it's driving me crazy. I tried calling but like everyone else here, I can't get through. The automated system just keeps saying "high call volume" and hangs up on me. It's so stressful when you're counting on these benefits to pay rent and bills. Has anyone had success with the secure messaging system through the UI Online portal? I'm thinking of trying that next since the phone seems impossible.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My claim has been showing "processed" for over 3 weeks but still no payment. I've tried everything - calling at different times, checking my account info, looking through emails including spam folder. The whole system seems completely broken. What's really frustrating is that I can see my weekly benefit amount is approved, but the money just never shows up. I'm starting to wonder if there's some kind of technical glitch on their end that's affecting a bunch of us. Has anyone who experienced this delay actually gotten their back payments once it was finally resolved? I'm worried they might only pay from when they fix the issue forward, not the weeks that were already "processed" but never paid.

I went through something similar last year! The key is getting to a Tier 2 specialist who actually understands the system. When you do get through, ask them specifically about "correcting the benefit period dates" - that's the magic phrase that worked for me. They were able to retroactively cancel my PFL claim for the first 6 weeks and convert it to SDI, then I filed a new PFL claim for the remaining time. It took about 3 weeks to process, but I got backpay for everything. Don't give up! The system is broken but there are people there who can fix individual cases.

I actually had success getting through to EDD by calling the Spanish language line (even though I don't speak Spanish) - they transferred me to an English speaker and the wait was only about 45 minutes compared to the 3+ hours I was spending on the regular line. Might be worth a try! Also, make sure you have all your documentation ready before you call - they'll want your claim numbers, dates, and be able to explain exactly what happened. I've heard they're more helpful when you come prepared with specific details rather than just saying "I messed up my claim." Good luck mama! 🍀

Just remember to breathe, OP. It's a lot, but you've got this! 💪

One thing that really helped me was creating a checklist before I started filling anything out. I went through each form and wrote down exactly what documents I needed, then gathered everything first before touching the paperwork. Also, if you're doing this for bonding leave (new baby), make sure you have the birth certificate or adoption papers ready - they'll need certified copies. And don't be afraid to call if you have questions! I know the wait times are brutal, but it's better to ask than to guess and get it wrong.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! After getting my Notice of Computation, I was able to start certifying within a few days. My first payment hit my account about 10 days after my first certification. The key things that helped me: 1) Set up direct deposit immediately (saved me almost a week vs waiting for the debit card), 2) Certified as soon as the option became available in my account, and 3) Made sure all my info was accurate to avoid any holds. Don't stress too much - once the process gets rolling, it's pretty reliable. Just keep checking your account daily for certification opportunities!

Just wanted to share my recent experience to give you some hope! I got my Notice of Computation about 3 weeks ago and was in the same anxious boat as you. Here's my timeline: Got the notice on a Tuesday, was able to certify for my first week that Friday, and my payment hit my account the following Wednesday (so about 8 days total). The key was setting up direct deposit right away - I almost made the mistake of waiting for the debit card but changed my mind after reading posts here. Also, I found that logging into the EDD site around 6 AM worked way better than trying during the day when everyone else is on there. Hang in there, the waiting is brutal but once it starts flowing it's pretty consistent!