Congrats on getting your card! That gives me hope - I'm on day 6 right now waiting for mine. Quick question: did you have to sign for the card when it arrived or did it just show up in your regular mail? I'm worried about missing the delivery if I'm not home.

Just wanted to share my recent experience for anyone still waiting! I got approved 3 weeks ago and my card took 8 business days to arrive. What really helped was signing up for USPS Informed Delivery like someone mentioned - I could see it was coming a day before it actually arrived in my mailbox. One tip: make sure to activate your card as soon as you get it and write down the customer service number somewhere safe. I had an issue where my PIN got locked after too many wrong attempts (stress typing lol) and had to call Money Network to unlock it. Their customer service was actually pretty helpful, unlike EDD's phone system. Also seconding what others said about setting up direct deposit ASAP - I did it through UI Online and my second payment went straight to my bank account, which was so much faster than waiting for the card to load.

im confused is today even a holiday? i thought mlk day was next week lol

I'm in the same boat - no payment today and I'm on direct deposit too. Reading through all these comments, it sounds like it's definitely the holiday causing delays. I had no idea that federal holidays could affect EDD payments like this! Really wish they would send out some kind of notification when this happens. For anyone else dealing with landlord pressure, maybe try explaining it's a federal banking holiday delay - most people understand that's out of your control. Fingers crossed we all get our payments tomorrow morning!

I'm so sorry you're going through this nightmare - I know exactly how terrifying and overwhelming it feels to receive one of those overpayment letters. I just want to add my voice to all the incredible support and success stories you're seeing here. I went through almost the identical situation 5 months ago when I received an overpayment notice for $29K in PUA benefits from 2021. Like you, I had to leave my job at a retail store because my son's daycare kept shutting down due to COVID outbreaks. I was completely honest during my phone interview and provided every detail they asked for about my childcare situation. The panic and sleepless nights are so real - I completely understand that feeling of dread wondering if they might pursue criminal charges or garnish your wages. But reading through all these amazing success stories from @AstroAlpha, @Madison Allen, @Maya Jackson, @Emily Sanjay, @Pedro Sawyer and others gave me the courage to fight instead of giving up. I successfully appealed and WON my case! The entire overpayment was reversed. The key was following the same approach everyone here has outlined - gathering every piece of documentation about childcare closures, creating a chronological timeline, and emphasizing that I had been completely transparent from day one. My hearing was over the phone, lasted about 40 minutes, and the judge was actually very understanding. When I presented my organized evidence showing the pattern of daycare closures and how they made steady work impossible, they ruled completely in my favor. You absolutely have a strong case here. Childcare disruption due to COVID was explicitly covered under PUA guidelines, you were honest throughout the process, and you deserve to fight this unfair determination. Start gathering your documentation ASAP and get that appeal filed before the deadline. Stay strong - you've got this, and we're all here supporting you!

I'm so sorry you're going through this terrifying situation - I completely understand the panic and sleepless nights you're experiencing right now. I just received a very similar overpayment notice last week for $20K in PUA benefits from 2021, also due to childcare disruptions when my toddler's daycare kept closing for COVID exposures. Reading through all these incredible success stories has given me so much hope! It's amazing to see people like @AstroAlpha, @Madison Allen, @Maya Jackson, @Emily Sanjay, @Pedro Sawyer, @Ryan Kim and others who have successfully appealed and completely reversed their overpayments. Your situation sounds exactly like what PUA was designed to cover - you were honest, transparent, and dealing with legitimate COVID-related childcare disruptions. I'm already starting to gather my documentation following everyone's advice - emails from the daycare about closures, texts with my supervisor, and I'm going to create that chronological timeline approach that seems to work so well in these appeals. The fact that you explained everything clearly during your phone interview and wrote it on your application shows you acted in complete good faith. Criminal charges are extremely rare for honest cases like ours - they focus on clear fraud, not legitimate parents who needed help during impossible circumstances. You followed the rules and qualified under the guidelines. File that appeal ASAP and don't let them intimidate you! Based on all these success stories, you have a really strong case. We're all in this together and rooting for you to win this fight!

Great to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else who encounters this issue, I'd recommend setting up calendar reminders for your certification dates. I learned this the hard way after missing a few weeks myself. The EDD system is pretty unforgiving when it comes to missed certifications, but at least the reactivation process is usually straightforward once you get through to someone.

This is exactly what happened to me a few months ago! I panicked thinking something was wrong with my claim, but it turned out I had just missed a couple certification periods during a really hectic time at work. The key thing I learned is to never click "File a New Claim" when this happens - that can mess up your existing claim. Always call first to confirm what's going on. I know the wait times can be brutal, but it's worth it to get the right information. Also, once you get it reactivated, you might want to sign up for text or email reminders if EDD offers them in your area. Glad to see from your update that you got it sorted out!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - fraud on unemployment cards seems to be happening way too often lately. Based on what others are sharing here, it sounds like you should prepare for potentially 2-4 weeks minimum for resolution, which I know doesn't help your immediate rent situation. A few things that might help while you wait: contact your landlord ASAP to explain the situation and see if they'll work with you on a payment plan or extension. Most landlords would rather work with you than go through eviction proceedings. Also check if your county has any emergency rental assistance programs - many do and they can sometimes help within just a few days. For the Money Network side, definitely take the advice about calling every few days and mentioning financial hardship. Sometimes being the squeaky wheel really does help. And yes, file that police report - it creates an official record that can strengthen your fraud claim. Hang in there - this system is absolutely terrible but you will get your money back eventually. Just focus on protecting your housing situation in the meantime.

I'm dealing with Money Network card fraud right now too - had $800 stolen from my account three weeks ago. Based on my experience so far, here's what I've learned that might help: 1. When you call Money Network, ask to speak with the "fraud resolution department" specifically - don't just go through regular customer service. They have different timelines and seem more empowered to help. 2. Get everything in writing via email if possible. I started requesting email confirmations of our phone conversations and it's made a huge difference in tracking progress. 3. Check if your state has any emergency UI assistance programs. California actually has some rapid response funds for situations like this, though they're not well publicized. 4. Document the financial impact this is having on you - late fees, inability to pay rent, etc. This can be used as evidence for expediting your case and potentially getting additional compensation beyond just the stolen amount. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you have bills due. I'm still waiting on mine but following these steps has at least made me feel like I have some control over the process. Stay strong and keep fighting - these fraudsters shouldn't get away with stealing from people who are already struggling!