Just wanted to update everyone - I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and actually got through to EDD this morning! The representative confirmed it was just a display glitch in their system because of my address change. She fixed it right on the spot, and now all my previous weeks show the correct 'paid' status again. She also noted in my account that this was resolved so it won't affect my new claim next month. Such a relief! If anyone else is experiencing this, definitely try to speak with a rep directly rather than waiting for it to fix itself.

This is exactly what I needed to see! I'm dealing with the same issue right now - updated my address last week and suddenly all my old weeks from my previous claim are showing as disqualified. It's been keeping me up at night worrying they'll want the money back. Reading that Jayden got it resolved so quickly through Claimyr gives me hope. I'm definitely going to try that service tomorrow. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is so helpful!

That's such great news! I'm so glad you were able to get through and get some clarity on what was happening. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD's system just automatically disqualifies everything without any warning when you update your address. Thank you for sharing the update - this thread is going to be so helpful for anyone else dealing with out-of-state moves. Fingers crossed the questionnaire process goes smoothly and you get those disqualifications reversed quickly!

This is such a nightmare scenario but I'm so relieved to see your update about getting through to EDD! I went through something similar when I moved from LA to Portland last year - the automatic disqualification without warning is absolutely terrifying when you're counting on those benefits. The Interstate Claims specialist route that @Kayla Morgan mentioned is spot on - I wish I had known about that option earlier. For anyone else reading this thread, definitely document EVERYTHING about your job search activities before moving. I had to provide detailed records going back months, including specific job titles, companies, application dates, and any responses I received. EDD really scrutinizes out-of-state moves heavily. @Adrian Connor - hoping your questionnaire process goes smoothly and you get this resolved fast! Keep us posted on how it works out.

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up.

Hey Sean! I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago. After I submitted my questionnaire, it took about 10 days to see the payment hit my account. The key thing is to make sure you didn't miss any follow-up notifications - sometimes they send additional questions or require document uploads that can hold things up. Also, double-check that your bank info is correct in your profile. I'd give it at least 2 weeks before panicking, but definitely keep checking your online portal daily for any updates or action items. Good luck! 🤞

One more thing to be aware of - when your Money Network card arrives, you MUST activate it through their specific activation process (phone or website). Even if you plan to switch to direct deposit later, you should still activate the card as soon as it arrives. If the card doesn't arrive within 10-12 business days after your first payment is processed, that's when you should contact EDD to check on its status. Sometimes the cards get lost in the mail or sent to old addresses.

Just wanted to add that if you're really anxious about when your card will arrive, you can check your payment status on UI Online. Once it shows "Paid" (not just "Pending"), that's when the 7-10 business day countdown starts for the Money Network card to arrive in the mail. I was in the same situation last year - kept refreshing the website obsessively waiting for that first payment to process! The waiting week thing is confusing at first but totally normal. Hang in there, the card will come automatically once everything processes properly.

Reality check: I called the EDD phone number 500+ times over 2 weeks and only got through twice. Both times the call dropped after 90+ minutes on hold. Sometimes you need to try alternatives.

Just want to confirm what everyone's saying - 800-300-5616 is the correct EDD phone number for unemployment. I finally got through last week after 3 days of trying. My strategy was calling right at 8:00am sharp and having my finger ready to speed through the menu (1-wait-1-1-***). Still took 45 attempts but I got on hold and actually spoke to someone after waiting about 2 hours. The lunch break thing is real too - complete waste of time calling between 12-1:30pm. If you're getting desperate, the callback services people mention might be worth it, but the free route does work if you're persistent enough.