Glad to hear you got your payment sorted out! Just wanted to add a few tips for anyone else dealing with Money Network card timing issues: If you're ever in a tight spot waiting for your EDD payment and need to access funds quickly, you can actually get cash back when making purchases at most grocery stores and pharmacies (usually up to $40-100 depending on the store). Also, if you have multiple weeks to certify, they'll all get deposited together once processing is complete, so don't panic if you see a larger amount than expected. The Money Network mobile app also sends push notifications when deposits hit your account, which is super helpful for tracking payments in real time!

Great to see this worked out! Just wanted to share my experience for anyone else reading - I've been on EDD for about 8 months now and the timing has gotten pretty predictable for me. I always certify Sunday night around 11pm and my Money Network card gets the deposit by Tuesday morning 99% of the time. The key things that helped me were: 1) Setting up text alerts through the Money Network app so I know immediately when funds hit, 2) Double-checking my certification before submitting (one small mistake can delay everything), and 3) Having a backup plan for tight timing situations. For rent payments, I've found that most landlords are understanding about a 1-2 day delay if you explain it's EDD processing time - just communicate early! Also pro tip: you can pay rent directly with the Money Network card at some property management companies, which saves you from having to transfer to your bank account first.

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago. Got a small raise in January, then was suddenly "let go for performance" in March with zero documentation or prior warnings. The whole thing felt so sketchy. I filed for EDD benefits immediately and was honest about everything - told them I was terminated for alleged performance issues but had recently received a raise and positive feedback. They scheduled me for an eligibility interview about 3 weeks later. During the interview, the EDD rep asked really specific questions about whether I had any written warnings, performance improvement plans, or if I violated any specific policies. When I said no to all of that, and explained about the recent raise, she seemed pretty skeptical of my employer's story. My employer did contest the claim, but EDD approved me anyway because they couldn't provide any documentation showing I actually did anything wrong. The key was that I had that recent raise - the EDD rep said it would be very unusual for a company to give someone a raise if they were truly having performance problems. The whole process took about 6 weeks from filing to getting my first payment, but I did get all the back-dated weeks once approved. Definitely file right away and don't let them intimidate you - if they really fired you for performance, they should have documentation to back it up.

I'm so sorry this happened to you - what a shock that must have been! I'm actually going through something eerily similar right now. I was let go last month supposedly for "performance issues" but had just gotten great feedback in my quarterly review and was being considered for a team lead position. No warnings, no documentation, nothing. I filed for EDD benefits and just had my eligibility interview yesterday. The rep asked a lot of questions about prior warnings (none), documentation (none), and whether I violated any specific policies (nope). When I mentioned the recent positive review and being considered for promotion, she made a note and said that was "interesting timing." My employer is contesting it of course, but my case worker seemed pretty skeptical of their story. She basically said that if someone was really having performance problems serious enough to warrant immediate termination, there should be some kind of paper trail showing progressive discipline or at least documentation of the issues. The whole process has been stressful but honestly, after reading everyone's responses here and going through the interview myself, I think you have a really strong case. That raise two weeks before termination is going to be very hard for them to explain away. File as soon as you can and don't let them make you feel like you don't deserve benefits - if they really had legitimate performance concerns, they should have addressed them before giving you a raise!

This is such valuable info, thank you everyone! I'm in a similar boat - my benefit year ended in February and I still have about 6 weeks left on my current claim. Reading through all these experiences makes me feel more prepared for what to expect. One thing I'm curious about: for those who had successful automatic transitions, how long did it typically take for the new claim balance to show up in your UI Online account after your old balance hit zero? I want to know what's considered "normal" timing vs when I should start worrying and calling.

This thread has been incredibly helpful - thank you all for sharing your experiences! I'm actually going through something similar right now. My benefit year ended last month and I have about 4 weeks left on my current claim. I filed my new application right away, but I've been anxiously waiting to see how the transition will work. Reading everyone's stories gives me a much better idea of what to expect. I especially appreciate the tips about taking screenshots and keeping documentation - that's something I definitely wouldn't have thought of on my own. It's both reassuring and concerning to hear that the process can be smooth for some but require multiple phone calls for others. At least now I know to be patient but also persistent if things don't go as expected. Has anyone noticed if certain times of year tend to have more issues with these transitions, or is it pretty random?

I'm going through something similar right now! I retired from the Navy in December 2024 and filed for UI in January. Same exact situation - my pension hasn't started yet due to DFAS processing delays, but I'm also showing $0 for my recent certifications. Based on what everyone's saying here, it sounds like we both probably have eligibility interviews scheduled. I just checked my UI Online and sure enough, there's a notice there I missed before. One thing I learned from talking to other veterans is to start documenting your job search activities NOW if you haven't already. Keep a spreadsheet with company names, job titles, application dates, and how you applied. The EDD interview will want specific details about your efforts to find work. Also, don't stress too much about the pension reporting - you're doing it right by not reporting income you haven't received yet. The $0 payments are almost certainly due to the standard review process they do for military retirees, not because you made an error. Hang in there - sounds like once we get through these interviews, we'll get all the back payments we're owed!

I'm also a recent military retiree (Army, January 2025) and went through this exact same thing! Just wanted to add a few things that might help: 1. The eligibility interview is standard for military retirees - they schedule it automatically because they want to verify you're genuinely seeking civilian employment and not just taking a "transition vacation" 2. When I had my interview (took about 6 weeks to get scheduled), they asked very detailed questions about my job search. Have ready: specific company names, job titles, dates applied, method of application, and be prepared to explain how your MOS/military skills translate to the civilian jobs you're targeting 3. They also asked about any networking events, job fairs, or veteran employment resources I'd used. Consider registering with ClearanceJobs, Corporate Gray, or RecruitMilitary if you haven't already - having these on your list shows proactive job searching 4. Regarding the pension - you're 100% correct not to report it until you actually receive payments. I made the mistake of mentioning I was "entitled" to retirement pay and they got confused. Only report actual received income 5. Once approved, they released all my held payments in one lump sum. The whole process was frustrating but the back pay made up for the stress Hang in there - this is just part of the military-to-civilian transition process with EDD. Your benefits should come through once you complete the interview!

I had a similar issue a few months ago! The error message was super vague and unhelpful. What worked for me was logging out completely, clearing my browser data (cookies, cache, etc.), and then trying to log back in after waiting about 30 minutes. Sometimes their system gets confused if you have multiple sessions or cached data. Also double-check that you don't have any browser extensions that might be interfering with the site. Hope this helps!

I've been dealing with EDD issues for months and here's what I've learned: First, make sure you're using the right browser - Chrome or Firefox work best. Clear all your cookies and cache, then try accessing the site in incognito/private mode. If you're still getting the error, it might be because you have an existing claim that needs to be closed or there's a flag on your account. The system is notorious for giving vague error messages when there are backend issues. Document everything - take screenshots of the error messages and keep notes of when you tried to file. This will help when you eventually get through to someone on the phone. Also, try filing during off-peak hours like early morning or late evening when the servers aren't overloaded. Good luck, and don't give up! The system is frustrating but you'll get through it eventually.