Quick update on timeframes based on what I've heard from others recently: - Regular timeline: 7-10 business days - Current actual average: 10-14 business days - If you need it faster: You can request expedited shipping for $10 (2-3 business days) - Replacement cards: Usually 7-10 business days, but can be expedited for a fee If you're in a genuine financial emergency situation, mention this when you call Money Network. In some cases, they have provided emergency expedited shipping at no cost, though this isn't guaranteed.

UPDATE: Finally got my card today! Exactly 15 business days after my first payment was issued. For anyone else in this situation - hang in there! Calling Money Network directly was definitely more helpful than trying to reach EDD. They confirmed it had been mailed and gave me the exact date. Thanks everyone for your advice!

Thank you! Yes, I've been certifying every two weeks even during the disqualification. I'll give it a few days and then call if nothing updates automatically.

congrats!! told ya you'd win! startup funding issues are totally not misconduct. glad the judge saw it that way!

u should also no that when u file ur claim u don't have to say u chose to be laid off... just say u were laid off due to lack of work or business necessity. that's technically true bc they didn't have work 4 u at ur current position/pay. don't overthink it man

Thanks everyone for all the advice! I've decided to take the layoff with severance since it seems like I should qualify for benefits - the pay cut is definitely substantial enough. I'll make sure to get everything in writing, be completely honest on my application, and properly report the severance payment. I'm feeling a lot better about the decision now. I'll update after I apply to let you know how it goes in case anyone else runs into this situation in the future.

Update: I tried clearing cookies, using incognito mode, and even a completely different browser but still having the same login issues. I tried calling the technical support line but of course couldn't get through. Starting to panic a bit since it's been 3 days since I certified and I have no way to check the status of my payment! Does anyone know if there's an email address I can contact about the account access problems?

If ur payment gets stuck on pending for more than 3 days definitely call!! Don't wait like I did thinking it would fix itself. Wasted 3 weeks before I got someone to manually push my payment through. Good luck!

also once u get the card make sure u setup the online account on moneynetwork website so u can see ur balance and stuff. easier than calling that automated phone system thing

Just a follow-up - if you urgently need the funds before your card arrives, you can contact Money Network customer service at 1-866-692-9374 and request expedited delivery of a replacement card. There's usually a fee for this service (around $10), but they can get it to you in 3 business days. You'd need to verify your identity with them first.

UPDATE: Had my interview yesterday and it went fine! The interviewer was actually really nice. She just wanted to verify the details about that one-day job I did last month - asked about the company, how many hours I worked, if it was a one-time thing or ongoing, and confirmed I'm still looking for full-time work. The whole call took maybe 10 minutes. My payment for this week is already showing as paid in the system. Thanks everyone for your help!

Great news! Glad it was straightforward and you're still on track with your benefits. This is the most common outcome for these verification interviews when everything has been reported correctly.

when does the money show up after approval? i need to budget and plan for bills

Make sure you're using the CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS to send your application! EDD has different processing centers for different programs. My sister sent her pregnancy disability claim to the wrong address last year and it delayed everything by almost a month. For SDI claims, mail to: State of California Employment Development Department P.O. Box 989777 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9777

just curious has anyone had good experiences with direct deposit instead of the card? seems way better but i heard horror stories of payments getting stuck

UPDATE: Thanks for all the helpful responses! I just got approved and set up direct deposit like many of you suggested. They did mention they'll still be sending a new Money Network card as backup since my old one expired. For anyone finding this post later - definitely set up direct deposit AND request the card as backup!

To clarify about the Claimyr service - they connected me to an actual EDD rep who was able to help with my fraud case. I was getting nowhere with the automated system. The rep I spoke with submitted an expedited fraud review and I got my money back in about 3 weeks (instead of the 2+ months others were waiting). Still not perfect but way better than getting the runaround. Combining good security practices with your EDD card (like the cash advance method mentioned here) AND being able to actually reach someone when issues occur has made dealing with unemployment much less stressful for me.

Just wanted to update that I've now successfully done the cash advance method at 4 different banks! Chase, Wells Fargo, BofA (even though it's the issuing bank), and a local credit union. Fees ranged from $1-3. I've made it part of my routine now - as soon as I get the certification confirmation email from EDD, I wait 2 days for the deposit, then immediately go get a cash advance for the full amount. No more worrying about card skimmers or hacked accounts! THANKS to everyone for the other suggestions too. I might try the transfer to personal bank option next time.

I had something kind of similar happen but it was for my disability claim not unemployment. They scheduled me for a phone appointment but never called. I ended up having to call the main number like 20 times and finally got someone who told me my interview was actually canceled but nobody bothered to tell me! Maybe check if yours was actually still scheduled? The whole system is such a mess sometimes.

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to reach someone at EDD today? Did they help resolve the interview situation?