jst got mine 2day after noon. check again mayb?

Great to hear so many people are finally getting their forms! For anyone still waiting, I'd suggest also checking your mailing address on file with EDD. Sometimes if there's any discrepancy with your address, it can delay both online and paper delivery. You can update it through UI Online under "Contact Information." Also, if you moved recently and didn't update your address, that could be causing the delay. The paper forms are supposed to be mailed by January 31st too, so if you haven't received either digital or physical copy, definitely worth double-checking your address is current.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been dealing with EDD for over a year now - payment delays like this are unfortunately more common than they should be. I've had it happen 3-4 times where everything shows "paid" but the actual deposit takes several extra days. From my experience, it's usually one of three things: 1) Technical glitches in their payment processing system, 2) Bank/card network delays (especially around holidays), or 3) Sometimes they run additional verification checks that aren't visible to us but cause delays. The good news is that if it shows "paid" in your payment history, the money will come through eventually. I know that doesn't help with immediate bills, but I've never had a "paid" status not eventually result in the actual deposit. Hang in there!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Certified on Sunday, shows "paid" since Monday, but still no deposit on my EDD debit card as of today (Friday). This is my first time experiencing a delay like this in 8 months of collecting benefits. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really comforting - sounds like this is just one of those random EDD system hiccups that happens sometimes. I was worried there was an issue with my account specifically, but it seems like multiple people have dealt with similar delays recently. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and solutions. Going to give it the weekend and if nothing shows up by Monday, I'll try that Claimyr service someone mentioned to actually get through to a human at EDD. This whole situation really highlights how much we're at the mercy of their system when we're relying on these benefits to survive!

Hey Sienna! I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and totally feel your stress about the payment method confusion. Since you've already set up direct deposit, you're good to go for future payments - that was the smart move! For your first payment that's already processing, yes it will go to the Money Network card by default. The card typically arrives 7-10 business days after the payment is issued. Once you get it, definitely download the Money Network app right away and link your bank account. You can do an instant transfer for a small fee (around $1.50) if you need the money immediately, or a free transfer that takes 2-3 business days. One tip: when the card arrives, activate it immediately and set up your PIN. I made the mistake of letting mine sit for a few days and then panicked when I couldn't remember if I'd thrown away the activation instructions! Also, definitely keep the card even after you switch to direct deposit. EDD sometimes randomly sends certain payments (like backpay or adjustments) to the card even if you have direct deposit set up. Learned that one the hard way too. Hope your card arrives quickly so you can make rent! The waiting is definitely the worst part of this whole process.

Hey there! I'm actually in almost the exact same situation right now - just got my first unemployment approval yesterday and was completely lost about the payment method thing. Reading through all these comments has been super helpful! I'm planning to set up direct deposit for future payments like you did, but it sounds like I should also prepare for that first payment to come via the Money Network card. The 7-14 day wait time is nerve-wracking when bills are due, but at least now I know what to expect. One question for everyone - has anyone had success calling EDD directly to ask about expediting the card delivery, or is that pretty much impossible to get through? I'm wondering if it's worth trying the phone lines or if services like Claimyr are really the only way to actually talk to someone these days. Thanks for posting this question Sienna, and thanks to everyone who shared their experiences! It's such a relief to know this confusion is normal and not just me being clueless about the system.

Update us if you get in! I'm curious which solution works. The EDD login issues seem to be happening to different people for different reasons, so documenting what works helps everyone.

Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I just joined this community because I've been having the exact same login issues with EDD for the past week. Reading through all these solutions gives me hope - I was starting to panic about missing my certification deadline too. I'm going to try the Firefox + early morning approach that worked for @Amara Eze, and if that doesn't work I'll use the TeleCert backup number that @Sofia Martinez mentioned. It's frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our own accounts, but at least there are workarounds. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!

Update: I called EDD this morning (finally got through!) and spoke with a representative who confirmed there was a misunderstanding. The disqualification is only for the two weeks I was trying to backdate, not for my entire claim. They're sending me a revised determination letter. So I won't need to appeal after all! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.

Wow, what a relief that you got it sorted out! This is exactly why I always recommend calling EDD when there's any confusion about their notices - they can be so poorly worded that people panic thinking they've lost all benefits when it's actually something much more limited. Your experience is a perfect example of why it's worth the hassle of getting through their phone system. Glad you can move forward with your claim now!