Update: I called EDD using that Claimyr service and got through to someone who explained everything. For anyone else who needs to know: You mark "No" for the days you're at jury duty when they ask if you were able and available for work. Then report the jury pay as income. They said as long as you're honest about it, there's no issue with your claim. Thanks everyone for the help!

Just wanted to add that if you're on a longer jury trial (like 2+ weeks), you might want to contact EDD directly to discuss your situation. I served on a 3-week trial last year and they were actually pretty accommodating - they adjusted my certification schedule so I didn't have to worry about missing deadlines while in trial. The key is being proactive and transparent with them about your jury service dates.

Hey Kayla! I just wanted to add one more reassuring perspective - I had my EDD interview about 2 months ago and was absolutely terrified beforehand, but it ended up being one of the most straightforward government calls I've ever been on. The interviewer introduced herself, explained that they just needed to verify some information, and then asked very specific, factual questions. In my case, the issue was that I had reported my separation reason as "laid off" but my employer had told EDD it was a "workforce reduction" - same thing, just different terminology. The whole call took maybe 12 minutes and she was actually quite nice about it. One thing I wish someone had told me: they might ask you to verify your identity at the beginning with your SSN and birthdate, so have that ready. Also, they may reference specific weeks or dates, so having your original claim paperwork in front of you is super helpful. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like you're incredibly well-prepared. The fact that you care this much about getting it right tells me you're going to be just fine. This community has your back, and we'd love to hear how it goes! Wishing you the best of luck with your interview.

I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago and I completely understand the fear and anxiety you're feeling right now! Reading through all the responses here, it sounds like you're getting amazing advice and preparing really well. I wanted to share one more tip that helped me: if possible, try to do the interview from a landline or at least make sure your cell phone is fully charged and you're in an area with strong signal. My first scheduled interview got cut short because of connection issues and they had to reschedule, which just added more stress to the whole process. Also, something that really calmed my nerves was realizing that the EDD interviewer has probably done hundreds of these calls - they're not trying to catch you in a lie, they're just working through their checklist to verify information. Most of the time they already know what the discrepancy is before they even call you. From everything you've shared, it really sounds like you've been doing everything right and this is probably just a simple administrative issue. The fact that you've been so thorough in preparing and reaching out for advice shows you have nothing to hide. You're going to do great, and I'm looking forward to hearing your positive update after the interview!

This is such a widespread problem and it's honestly infuriating! I went through the same thing last year - got denied twice even with all my EDD paperwork. What finally worked was calling my county's Medi-Cal office directly (not the main state number) and speaking with a local eligibility worker. She was able to see exactly what was missing from my application and walked me through resubmitting everything properly. Turns out they needed me to specifically check a box indicating I was applying due to "loss of employer coverage" rather than just general eligibility. Also make sure your application reflects that your unemployment is TEMPORARY income - sometimes they treat it like it's permanent employment income which puts you in the wrong category. The local county offices seem way more helpful than trying to navigate the state system. Don't let them wear you down - you absolutely deserve coverage while you're job searching!

I'm new to this community but dealing with the exact same issue right now! Lost my job in retail back in January and have been getting EDD benefits since then. Applied for Medi-Cal about 3 weeks ago with all my unemployment documentation and just got the denial letter yesterday saying "insufficient income verification" - makes zero sense! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been SO helpful though. Sounds like the magic combo is: 1) Submit bank statements showing the EDD deposits, 2) Make sure you're applying for EXPANDED Medi-Cal (had no idea there was a difference!), 3) Put together that complete evidence packet approach, and 4) Maybe try calling the county office directly instead of the state line. It's absolutely mind-boggling that two California state programs can't talk to each other properly. We're already stressed about being unemployed and then they make getting basic healthcare coverage feel impossible! Thank you all for sharing your stories - knowing I'm not the only one going through this bureaucratic nightmare really helps. Definitely not giving up on this!

I'm going through this EXACT same stress right now! Just initiated my first Money Network transfer 3 days ago and have been checking my bank account every few hours like a crazy person. This thread has been such a lifesaver - knowing that 4-5 business days is completely normal has really helped calm my nerves. The lack of email confirmation is so frustrating! I kept checking my spam folder thinking I missed something. But seeing everyone's experiences here confirms that Money Network just has terrible communication even though the transfers do eventually go through. I had no clue about that 1pm cutoff time either - did my transfer around 8pm so I'm definitely looking at the extra processing day. The Transaction History tip in the Money Network portal has been amazing too - at least I can see my transfer shows "Processing" which gives me some peace of mind. @Zainab Ibrahim congratulations on your money finally coming through! This thread is going to help so many people avoid the panic we all went through. I'm 100% setting up direct deposit as soon as my transfer clears - never want to deal with this waiting game stress again! Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and experiences. This community knowledge is way better than anything EDD provides about what to actually expect!

I'm currently in the middle of this exact same stressful situation! Just did my first Money Network transfer 2 days ago and have been anxiously checking my account every hour. This thread has been incredibly reassuring - especially seeing everyone's consistent 4-5 business day timelines. Like so many others here, I never got an email confirmation either, which had me convinced something went wrong. The Transaction History tip has been a lifesaver - seeing "Processing" status in the Money Network portal at least confirms it's moving through their system. I had no idea about that 1pm cutoff time! I initiated my transfer around 7pm, so that definitely explains the extra processing day. It's crazy that Money Network doesn't make this timing more clear when you're doing the transfer. The business day breakdown several people have shared is so helpful: - Day 1: Funds removed from Money Network balance - Days 2-3: ACH processing - Days 4-5: Should appear in bank account I'm on day 2 now, so hopefully will see it by Wednesday or Thursday. Like everyone else, I'm definitely setting up direct deposit once this goes through - this anxiety isn't worth repeating every two weeks! Thanks to @Zainab Ibrahim for starting this thread and to everyone who shared their experiences. This community support beats any official EDD guidance by far!

I'm going through a very similar situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I got terminated last month from a customer service job for "excessive absences" - had 4 call-outs in 3 months, all for legitimate reasons (two for documented migraines, one for a family funeral, and one for a stomach bug). Just like your situation, I never received any verbal or written warnings before they called me in and terminated me. I was honestly too scared to apply for unemployment because I thought attendance issues meant automatic disqualification, but reading everyone's experiences here has given me the confidence to file. It sounds like the key factors are having documentation for medical absences and the employer not following progressive discipline procedures - both of which apply to my case too. Jacob, your situation with the bronchitis documentation and lack of warnings sounds really strong based on all the advice here. I'm definitely filing my claim this week and will make sure to have all my documentation organized for the eligibility interview. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's amazing how many of us have gone through similar situations!

Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring! I had no idea so many people have gone through similar situations with attendance-related terminations. It's really encouraging to see actual success stories from people who got approved despite being fired for absences. I'm definitely going to file my claim today. Based on everyone's advice, I'm going to make sure to emphasize: - Medical documentation for 3 out of 5 absences (bronchitis) - Legitimate reasons for the other 2 (car breakdown with tow receipt, family emergency) - Zero progressive discipline from my employer - That I followed proper call-out procedures I'll organize all my documentation before the eligibility interview and create a timeline of each absence with supporting evidence. Even if my employer contests it, I feel much more confident about my case now. Thank you all so much for taking the time to share your experiences and advice. This community is amazing and I'll definitely update everyone on how my claim goes. Fingers crossed!