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EDD Appeal Decision Timeline? Anxious about overpayment reversal after hearing
Had my appeal hearing on October 3rd after EDD hit me with a $5,800 overpayment notice claiming I 'knowingly provided false information' (which is complete BS - I reported every single dollar I earned). Does anyone know how long it typically takes to receive the judge's decision after an appeal hearing? The judge seemed pretty sympathetic to my case but didn't give any hints about which way she was leaning. It's been 2 weeks now and I'm checking my mailbox obsessively. The stress is killing me because I can't afford to pay this back. Also, for those who WON their appeals - how long did it take for EDD to actually reverse the overpayment in their system? My account still shows the overpayment balance and I'm worried they'll start collections before updating it.
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EDD account status when back to work - does it automatically close?
I started a new job about a month ago (yay finally!) but I'm wondering what happens with my EDD account now? I've stopped certifying since I'm employed full-time, but I'm not sure if I need to formally close my claim or if the account automatically becomes inactive after a certain period. Will EDD send me a notice or something? I just want to make sure everything is properly closed out so there aren't any issues down the road. Thanks for any info!
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I just want to say CONGRATS on the new job!!! The relief of getting off unemployment is HUGE. I remember when I finally found work after 8 months on UI back in 2023, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Even though my benefits were helping, the constant stress of certifications and worrying about mistakes was awful. Having a steady paycheck again is the BEST feeling!
Thank you! You're so right - the stress of unemployment was really getting to me. The weekly certifications, constantly checking for payments, worrying about making mistakes... it's such a relief to have that regular paycheck again!
Congrats on the new job! Just wanted to add - if you end up in a situation where you need to reactivate your claim later (hopefully not!), make sure you know exactly when your benefit year expires. I made the mistake of waiting too long to file a new claim after my benefit year ended, thinking I could just restart the old one. Had to go through the whole application process again. Your benefit year date should be visible in your UI Online account if you ever need to check it.
Wrong last day of work on approved EDD claim - can I fix this mistake?
I'm having a mini panic attack right now. I just realized I made a huge mistake on my unemployment application. I put my last day of work as 2/11/25 but it was actually 1/11/25 (exactly one month earlier). My claim has already been approved and I've certified twice, even received my first payment. Will EDD consider this fraud? Can I fix this mistake or will my benefits be cancelled? Has anyone dealt with something similar? I'm worried sick they'll make me pay everything back with penalties.
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anyone know if ur still eligible for ui if you switch from w2 to 1099 at the same company??? my boss is trying to change my status but i think im getting laid off soon
That's a completely different topic - you should start your own thread about that. This thread is about correcting date errors on an application.
Update: I finally got through to EDD this morning! The representative was actually really understanding. They're going to correct the date in their system and recalculate my benefits. She said since I reported it myself, they'll just note it as a claimant-reported correction with no fraud issues. My weekly benefit amount might change slightly, but she didn't think it would be dramatic. Thank you all for the advice and helping me not panic!
Make sure to document the call details (date, time, rep name/ID) just in case there's any confusion later! But sounds like you're all set now.
So glad you got it resolved! This is exactly why it's important to contact them right away when you notice a mistake. Your experience will definitely help others who find themselves in similar situations. Thanks for updating us on how it turned out!
EDD Money Network card transfer to bank not working - app/website issues
I've had my EDD benefits going to a Money Network card for 6 weeks now, and I CANNOT figure out how to transfer the funds to my actual bank account. I've tried both the Money Network mobile app and the website. Every time I try to set up a transfer, it either gives me an error message or just loads forever. I called the number on the back of the card twice, but after being on hold for 45+ minutes each time, I got disconnected. Has anyone successfully transferred money from their Money Network card to their bank account? What am I missing here? I've got over $2,800 sitting on this card that I need to access for rent next week!
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UPDATE: I finally got it to work! For anyone else having this problem, here's what worked for me: 1. I used Chrome on my laptop (not the app) at 11:30pm 2. I split my transfer into three smaller amounts ($700, $700, $700) instead of trying to move it all at once 3. I made sure to add my bank account again from scratch, even though it was already saved in the system 4. I disabled my ad-blocker and cleared my browser cache before starting All three transfers went through and should hit my account in 2-3 business days according to the confirmation. Thanks to everyone who helped with suggestions! This community saved me from a major headache.
This is excellent! Thanks for updating us with what worked. This will definitely help others facing the same issue. Glad you got it resolved before your rent was due!
thx for sharing!!!! gonna try this tonight
So glad you got it working! I'm dealing with the same issue right now - been trying to transfer $1,400 from my Money Network card for the past week with no luck. Going to try your exact steps tonight. Quick question - when you re-added your bank account, did you have to wait for micro-deposits to verify it again, or did it let you use it right away since it was already in the system before?
EDD UI Online registration error with CAN# - system won't recognize SSN despite having award letter
I'm struggling with the weirdest UI Online registration issue for my brother. He already filed his claim, got his award letter with the Customer Account Number (CAN#), and even received his Money Network debit card with one week of payment on it after certifying by mail. But he CANNOT register for UI Online! When he tries to enter his CAN# to create the account, he keeps getting the error message saying "your information does not match our records & must have filed" - which makes no sense since he obviously DID file and has the CAN# right in front of him! His SSN is definitely correct too. He had UI benefits a few years back, so maybe that's causing some weird system conflict? The most frustrating part is that when he calls EDD, the automated system doesn't recognize his SSN or info, so he can't even get into the queue to speak with someone. There's no field office open, no email option... literally NO WAY to get this fixed that we can figure out. He's certified by mail so far, but needs access to UI Online for everything else. Has anyone dealt with this before or know how to actually reach a human at EDD who can fix this registration problem?
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Update: My brother FINALLY got this resolved! For anyone with similar issues, here's what worked: He used the password recovery trick mentioned above, which didn't fix it completely but did get him to a different error message. Then he called the technical support line (1-833-978-2511) using the 1-2-4 menu sequence at exactly 8:00am, pressed # when asked for SSN, and actually got through to a person after about 45 minutes on hold. The agent confirmed there was a conflict with his old account from 2021 and did a technical account reset. He had to wait 48 hours, but then was able to register successfully! Thank you all for your suggestions - this community saved his sanity!
Great news! Thanks for coming back to update us. This will definitely help others with the same issue. The 48-hour waiting period after the reset is really important - I've seen people try too soon and think it didn't work when they just needed to wait the full time.
So glad to see this got resolved! I'm dealing with a similar issue right now where the system won't recognize my CAN# even though I have the award letter. This thread is incredibly helpful - I had no idea about the technical account reset or that there was a difference between regular claims reps and technical support. Going to try the password recovery trick first and then call using the 1-2-4 sequence tomorrow morning. It's ridiculous that we need to jump through all these hoops, but at least there's a solution. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and specific steps!
Zara Malik
Thank you for this advice. Mine is definitely marked as fraud which is what makes me so angry - I never misrepresented anything! I'll make sure to upload the decision letter right away if I win.
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Abigail Patel
I'm going through something similar right now - had my hearing 3 weeks ago and the waiting is absolutely brutal! From what I've gathered reading through all these responses, it sounds like 4-6 weeks is pretty typical for the decision letter. What really struck me is how many people mentioned that even after winning, you have to stay on top of EDD to actually implement the changes. I'm already preparing myself for that battle. The fraud designation is what really gets me too - like you, I reported everything accurately and they're acting like I'm some kind of criminal. Hang in there, and definitely save all those phone numbers and tips people shared here. Sounds like we're going to need them!
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