I made a similar mistake last year with my address information on a certification! From my experience, the EDD system is usually pretty forgiving with minor clerical errors like zip codes. What happened in my case was that my payment got held up for about 2 weeks while they did a verification review. I ended up having to submit some documents to confirm my actual address, but once I did that, they released all my pending payments. The key is definitely to contact them proactively like others have mentioned - it shows good faith and can help speed up the resolution process. Also, make sure your address is correct in your main account profile, as they'll cross-reference that during the review.

I had the exact same thing happen to me about 6 months ago! I accidentally used my previous zip code when I moved and didn't update it in time for my certification. What I learned is that it's really important to contact them ASAP like others mentioned. In my case, I called the EDD phone line (which took forever to get through) and explained the situation. The representative was actually pretty understanding and said these kinds of mistakes happen all the time. They put a note on my account and had me email a copy of a utility bill showing my correct address. The whole process delayed my payment by about 10 days, but I did get everything I was owed. The sooner you reach out, the better - don't wait for them to contact you about the discrepancy!

This is such valuable information for anyone going through this stress! I'm relatively new to unemployment benefits (started in January) and had no idea these random eligibility reviews were a thing. Reading through everyone's experiences here really shows how common this is, which is both frustrating and reassuring. What really stands out to me is how @2ff2c9d98ae1 kept us updated throughout the whole process - from the initial panic to getting through with Claimyr and finding out it was just a routine interview. That kind of transparency is so helpful for the rest of us who might face this same situation. I'm definitely taking notes on all the advice here about keeping detailed work search records and not stopping certifications during pending status. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community is a goldmine of practical knowledge for navigating EDD's maze!

I'm new to this community and currently going through my first unemployment experience. This whole thread has been incredibly eye-opening and honestly a huge relief! I had no idea that EDD does these random eligibility reviews - it's both frustrating that it can happen to anyone at any time, but also reassuring to see so many people go through it and come out fine on the other end. The way @2ff2c9d98ae1 documented their entire journey from panic to resolution really helped me understand what to expect if this happens to me. I'm definitely taking all the advice here to heart about keeping super detailed work search records, saving screenshots of job postings, and continuing to certify even if payments go pending. I'm also bookmarking that Claimyr service just in case - the regular EDD phone lines seem impossible to get through to. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences so openly - this kind of community knowledge is invaluable for navigating such a confusing system!

Just as a final note - I checked the EDD Twitter account and they actually posted about scheduled maintenance this past weekend. They don't always announce every backend update, but that confirms the system was being worked on. Typically after maintenance, there can be display glitches that resolve themselves within a few business days. Your payment processing should continue normally despite these display issues.

I had this exact same issue happen to me back in February! My entire January was missing from the payment history tab, and I was so worried my payments would get messed up. But just like others have said, it really is just a display glitch. My payments continued to process normally, and the missing history showed back up about 4 days later. The key thing is to check your certification status on the Home tab - if it says "pending payment" you're all good. I've learned not to stress about the History tab anymore since it seems to have these glitches pretty regularly after they do system maintenance.

This thread is super helpful! I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now - made the switch to direct deposit 2 weeks ago and just got my second payment on the card still. Based on what everyone's saying, sounds like I need to wait one more payment cycle before calling EDD. The timing thing about making changes 3 days before certification is really important info that definitely should be more visible on their website!

Pro tip for anyone still waiting for their direct deposit to switch over - you can actually set up automatic transfers from your Money Network card to your bank account! Log into their website, go to "Move Money" and set up a recurring transfer for the day after you usually get paid. That way you don't have to remember to do it manually each time. I did this while waiting for my direct deposit issue to get resolved and it saved me so much hassle. The transfers are free and usually hit your bank account within 2-3 business days.

UPDATE: Finally got this resolved! For anyone with similar issues - I called this morning and specifically asked about both the August system update AND if there were any stop payment alerts. The rep confirmed there was a system error that affected accounts certifying on the last weekend of August (which is when I certified). They had to manually override something in the system and release my payments. The money should be in my account within 48 hours! Thank you everyone for your help - especially the tip about asking for a Tier 2 specialist and mentioning the August update specifically. That seemed to immediately help the rep understand my issue.

That's amazing news! So glad you got it resolved. This is really helpful for others who might be dealing with the same August system update issue. I'm curious - did they mention if this is still affecting other accounts, or have they mostly fixed the underlying problem? Also, did you end up needing to do those paper certifications they mentioned, or did the manual override make that unnecessary?