I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now! Had my eligibility interview scheduled for yesterday morning and they never called. It's so stressful when you're already worried about finances and then EDD adds this extra layer of uncertainty. Reading through everyone's responses here has been really helpful though - especially knowing that this is a widespread issue and not something I did wrong. I'm going to follow the advice about documenting everything and trying to reach them in the next day or two. Thanks for posting about this because it's reassuring to know there's a community of people who understand what we're going through with EDD right now!

This is exactly what happened to me last summer! I had an interview scheduled for 9 AM and waited until 11:30 with my phone glued to my ear, checking reception every 5 minutes. When I finally got through to EDD three days later (after literally hundreds of call attempts), they said the interviewer had an "emergency" and couldn't complete scheduled interviews that day. No notification, no apology, nothing. What really helped me was keeping a detailed log of every attempt to contact them - dates, times, what happened (busy signal, disconnected, etc.). When I finally had my rescheduled interview two weeks later, I mentioned the missed appointment and the interviewer actually made a note in my file about the delay being on their end, not mine. Since you already got rescheduled for Friday, make sure to call them right at the start of your time window - don't wait for them to call you. Sometimes they expect claimants to initiate the call. Also have a backup phone ready just in case there are technical issues. The whole system is a mess but once you get through the interview, things usually move much faster. Hang in there!

Glad to hear your payment came through! 30 hours is pretty typical in my experience. For anyone else reading this thread - this is a good reminder that the timing can vary quite a bit depending on when during the day your payment gets processed. The key is not to panic if it doesn't show up immediately, but definitely follow up if it's been more than 48 hours like others mentioned.

Just want to echo what others have said - the 24-48 hour window is definitely the norm! I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and I've noticed the timing can really vary. Sometimes it's there by the next morning, other times it takes the full 2 days. One thing I learned is that if you certified later in the day (like afternoon/evening), it usually takes closer to the full 48 hours. But if you certified early morning, you might see it by the next day. The waiting is always nerve-wracking but it sounds like yours came through right on schedule! Glad it worked out for you.

I've been in your exact situation @Aiden Chen! Waited 10 days for a callback that never came, then tried again and got one within 3 days. The system is totally unpredictable. Here's what I learned: definitely try the 8:01 AM Tuesday calling strategy everyone's mentioning - it actually worked for me on the second try. Also, I set up a Google Voice number just for EDD calls so I wouldn't miss anything, and made sure to answer every unknown number for about 2 weeks. When they finally did call me back, the rep was super helpful and resolved my payment issue in one call. The assembly member route is solid backup too - my friend got results that way when calling failed. Don't give up! The waiting sucks but most people here eventually got through one way or another. Keep your documents ready and stay persistent! 💪

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been waiting for a callback for 6 days and honestly starting to lose my mind with the uncertainty. After reading everyone's experiences here, it's clear the callback system is basically a gamble - some people get lucky within days, others wait weeks or months with nothing. I'm definitely going to try that 8:01 AM Tuesday calling strategy that @Jean Claude and @Amaya Watson mentioned - seems like multiple people have had success with that specific timing. Also planning to look up my assembly member today as a backup plan since @Zane Hernandez had such good results that way. One thing I'm wondering - for those who got callbacks, did EDD leave a voicemail if you missed the call? Or do they just try once and move on? I'm paranoid about missing it and having to start the whole process over again. The stress of waiting is honestly affecting my sleep and mental health. It's insane that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our own benefits. But this thread gives me hope that persistence eventually pays off. Thanks everyone for sharing your strategies and experiences - knowing we're not alone in this makes it slightly more bearable! 🙏

alguien sabe si puedo cambiar mi dirección si me mudé a otro estado? o tengo que cerrar mi reclamo en california y abrir uno nuevo aca?

También puedes intentar usar el portal en línea UI Online del EDD. A veces es más fácil actualizar tu información personal ahí sin tener que esperar en el teléfono por horas. Solo ve a "Perfil" y busca la opción para cambiar dirección. Si no te deja hacerlo en línea, entonces sí tendrás que llamar. Pero definitivamente vale la pena intentarlo primero - me ahorró mucho tiempo cuando me mudé el año pasado.

This thread is absolutely amazing - wish I had found it 3 weeks ago when I was going through my own Money Network nightmare! My card was frozen for 11 days with $2,180 stuck in there and I wasted SO much time calling Money Network customer service over and over. They kept giving me the same "security review in progress" runaround while my credit card payments were bouncing. What finally worked was exactly what everyone here recommends - getting EDD directly involved. I used a different service to bypass the phone queues but the approach was identical: told the EDD rep I needed help with a Money Network security hold preventing access to my benefits, emphasized my financial hardship with specific bill due dates, and they submitted an emergency release request that got my funds unlocked in 2 days. The most frustrating part is that EDD clearly has the power to resolve these issues quickly, but most people don't know to contact them directly. Money Network customer service is basically just there to waste your time and hope you give up on your benefits. For anyone currently dealing with this - definitely follow the proven playbook everyone has shared here. Skip Money Network entirely, get an EDD Tier 2 specialist involved, and switch to direct deposit the second you get access again. This thread should be required reading for anyone getting unemployment benefits in California!

This thread is an absolute lifesaver! I'm currently on day 5 of my Money Network card being frozen with $1,750 stuck in there, and I was going insane calling their customer service every day getting the same scripted "security review" responses. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly eye-opening - it's clear that Money Network customer service is completely useless for resolving these security holds. The fact that EDD can resolve these issues in 24-48 hours while Money Network drags people through weeks of phone queue hell really shows how broken this system is. I had no idea EDD could intervene directly with payment card security holds! I'm definitely going to use the Claimyr service tomorrow morning and follow the exact playbook everyone has shared: ask specifically for help with "Money Network payment card security hold preventing access to unemployment benefits," have all my info ready (SSN, claim number, exact frozen amount), and emphasize the financial hardship with specific bill due dates. Thank you to everyone who took the time to document what actually works - this community support is incredible when you're dealing with these bureaucratic nightmares. Will definitely update once I get this resolved and immediately switch to direct deposit to avoid this broken Money Network system entirely. This thread should seriously be pinned as a resource for anyone dealing with EDD payment issues!