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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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wait im confused about something... isnt money network replacing b of a completely? why r u getting payments to both places? my payments all switched to money network last year and i never got anything to b of a after that
The transition happened in phases throughout 2024-25. If someone had pending payments or a backdate that was processed during the transition period, they could end up with funds in both systems. It depends on when each payment was actually processed by EDD, not when it was certified or approved. It's confusing because EDD didn't communicate the transition timeline clearly to claimants.
Just wanted to add one more thing - once you get your B of A card situation resolved, make sure you transfer ALL funds out of that account. The B of A EDD accounts will eventually be closed completely as EDD fully transitions to Money Network. Any funds left in B of A accounts after the transition completes could cause headaches to recover.
That's really good advice - I'll make sure to empty the account completely once I get access. Do you know if there's a deadline when the B of A accounts will be closed?
EDD hasn't announced a firm deadline, but based on their communications, they aim to complete the transition by mid-2025. I'd recommend emptying the account as soon as you can access it rather than waiting.
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wait im confused... so if ur sick do u say yes to question 2 or no? cuz question 2 asks if theres any reason OTHER THAN sickness that u couldnt work. so wouldnt u say no if sickness was the only reason??
You're absolutely right to ask for clarification! Question #2 asks if there was any reason OTHER THAN sickness that you couldn't work. So if being sick was your only reason for not being able to work, you would answer "No" to question #2. Then Question #3 specifically asks "Were you sick or injured?" - that's where you would answer "Yes" and indicate the number of days. I apologize for the confusion in my earlier response. The EDD certification questions can definitely be tricky to understand.
UPDATE: I just completed my certification and answered honestly about the days I was sick. I said NO to question 2 (since being sick was my only reason) and YES to question 3 about being sick/injured, and entered 6 days for the first week and 1 day for the second week. My status now shows "pending" so I guess I'll find out in a few days what happens. Thanks everyone for your help - I'll update again when I know more!
You did exactly the right thing. The "pending" status is normal after certifying - it usually takes 1-3 days to change to "paid" status. Since you were honest with your certification, you should receive at least partial payment for the first week and most of your regular amount for the second week. Keep us posted!
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dont waste ur money on that claimyr thing btw, just keep calling EDD and pressing different options. i got thru after like 20 tries one morning.
20 tries is actually LUCKY!! I called 76 TIMES in one day before getting through. The system is DELIBERATELY designed to keep people from reaching representatives!
Quick update - I just had my follow-up CalJOBS appointment today (about 8 weeks after my first one). Apparently they're doing them more regularly now due to some new initiative. Just wanted to give you a heads up that you might have more than one, especially if you remain on unemployment for more than a couple months. This one was much shorter though - only about 15 minutes.
Thanks for the update! I had my appointment yesterday and it went really well. The rep was super helpful and showed me some search features I didn't know about. She said I might have another one in about 2 months, so your experience confirms that. Appreciate everyone's help here!
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when i worked at walmart someone acidentally filed for ui while they were still working full time lol. they just called edd n explained. nothing happened to them. dont panic just dont certify n ur fine
UPDATE: I was able to get through to EDD this morning! I used the Claimyr service someone recommended and got connected within 30 minutes. The representative was super helpful and made a note on my account that I didn't intend to proceed with the claim due to continued employment. She said my employer will still get the initial notice, but there won't be any impact on their rates since I won't be collecting benefits. She also suggested I let my HR department know what happened just as a courtesy. Such a relief to have this resolved!
Excellent! Glad you got it sorted out quickly. This is definitely the best approach - getting official documentation of your intent not to proceed with the claim. Smart move to inform your HR department too.
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have u tried going to an actual edd office in person?? sometimes thats the only way
Most EDD offices don't handle UI claims in person anymore. They primarily handle employment services now, not unemployment claims. This hasn't been a viable option since before the pandemic.
UPDATE: We finally got through to EDD! After trying the ID verification direct line this morning with no luck, we decided to try the Claimyr service mentioned above. Took about 38 minutes, but they got us connected to an actual EDD representative. Turns out there was a mismatch between her legal name in the EDD system (which included her middle name) and her ID.me verification (which didn't). The rep fixed it on the spot and released all pending payments. Should be in her account within 48 hours. Thank you everyone for your suggestions! This community was incredibly helpful when we were at our wits' end.
Great to hear! Those name mismatches are frustratingly common but relatively easy to fix once you actually reach someone. Glad your daughter will be getting her payments soon.
thats awesome!! so glad u got it resolved! EDD is such a mess lol
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For what it's worth, I've found that for disability conversion claims specifically, you can also try emailing them through your UI Online account. Go to Contact EDD > Question Category > Change in Claim Type. It's slower than calling, but I've usually gotten responses within 5-7 business days. Make sure your email is very specific about your medical situation, includes your claim ID, the date your regular UI ended, and any medical certification numbers you have. The more specific details you provide, the more likely you'll get a helpful response rather than a generic one.
Thanks for this suggestion. I actually tried the email approach last week but haven't heard anything back yet. I'm worried about waiting 5-7 more business days since my rent is due so soon, but it's good to know this is a legitimate alternative if I can't get through by phone.
I tried that Claimyr service somebody mentioned and IT ACTUALLY WORKED. Got connected to a rep in about 20 minutes. Just wanted to update since I was skeptical too. The rep was able to see my disability paperwork had been received but not processed yet. She expedited it and said I should see payment in 3-5 days. HUGE relief after weeks of stress!
Wow, that's amazing! Thank you for reporting back. I think I'll try this tomorrow morning if my calls still don't go through. Expedited processing would be exactly what I need right now.
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Quick update question: Were you able to get through to EDD? If you're still struggling to reach them, I recommend calling right when they open at 8:00 AM. The phone lines are least congested then. Also, Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to have slightly lower call volumes than Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays in my experience.
I actually tried that Claimyr service that someone mentioned! Got through to EDD in about 25 minutes. The representative was super helpful and explained that I needed to reopen my claim. She processed it while I was on the phone and said I should be able to certify starting this Sunday. She also confirmed that my penalty weeks were completely served, so I should start receiving payments after I certify. Such a relief!
that's awesome! make sure u certify on time every 2 weeks from now on. also remember to report ANY work or income when u certify even if its just 1 day of work
Absolutely! I've learned my lesson about accurate reporting. I'll be super careful with my certifications from now on. Thanks everyone for all your help!
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i moved from new york to california and its sooo different. in NY we had to list 3 work searches per week no matter what. in CA i just check a box saying yes i looked for work. but i keep a journal with dates job titles and websites just in case they ever ask me. better safe than sorry
That's exactly what I'm doing now! I have a journal where I'm writing everything down. I was just confused because the website isn't very clear about the requirements.
Just to add a little more clarity - the EDD defines "reasonable effort" based on your occupation, labor market, and physical limitations. For instance: - If you're in a specialized field with few openings, applying to 1-2 quality positions weekly could be reasonable - If you're in retail/service with many opportunities, they'd expect more applications - If you have physical limitations, they consider that when evaluating your search efforts If you're maintaining good records of 3+ work search activities weekly, you'll be in good shape. "Activities" can include: submitting applications, attending interviews, networking events, job fairs, updating your resume, taking training related to your job search, etc.
wait... updating my resume counts as a work search activity?? i never knew that!
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My brother works at a bank and he says Easter Monday doesn't affect direct deposits! But some banks batch process overnight so sometimes Tuesday morning is when you actually see the $$ even though it technically arrives Monday. Hope that helps!
Update for everyone following this thread: I just checked with EDD through my UI Online account, and holiday payment processing for Easter 2025 is following the normal schedule. If your certification is processed without issues: - Money Network card payments typically post Monday evening - Direct deposit payments typically post Tuesday morning to Wednesday (depending on your bank) If your payment shows "pending" for more than 72 hours after certification, that could indicate an eligibility issue that needs attention.
Thanks for checking! Mine finally switched from pending to paid about an hour ago, so sounds like I'll probably see the deposit tomorrow. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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Update: I used Claimyr this morning and it actually worked!!! Got connected to an EDD rep in about 45 minutes (way better than the 3 days I was trying on my own). The rep saw that my identity verification had a problem - apparently my driver's license expiration date was entered wrong when I did my ID.me verification. She fixed it right away and said my payments should be processed within 24-48 hours. SUCH a relief!
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•nice!! thx for the update. how much did the service cost? might need to try this myself
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I had a similar issue back in January and what worked for me was contacting my state assembly member's office. They have special liaisons who work directly with EDD. I emailed them (found contact info on my district's website), and within 3 days someone from EDD called ME. Might be worth trying if you're still stuck.
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