Just checking back - has your payment status changed to paid yet? It's Tuesday evening now, so based on the typical timeline we discussed, you might see movement on your claim.

Congratulations on getting it switched to paid status! That's exactly the timeline most of us experience. Since you mentioned reporting $120 in earnings, it's good to see that didn't cause any delays - that amount is typically well under the threshold that would affect processing. You should definitely have your funds by Thursday morning, and possibly even Wednesday night depending on when Money Network processes their batch updates. Keep us posted on when it actually hits your card - it helps other members know what to expect!

I was in the same situation last month and honestly I tried everything - calling 50+ times, different numbers, different times. I eventually used Claimyr that others mentioned and got through in about 20 minutes. The EDD agent was able to fix my certification issue right away. It's ridiculous we have to resort to these measures, but when you're desperate and rent is due... sometimes you gotta do what works.

UPDATE: I got through today! Called the technical support line (2511) at exactly 10:15am, was on hold for about 45 minutes but finally spoke to someone who was actually really helpful. She fixed the issue with my certification where I had accidentally reported the wrong hours for my part-time job. My payments should resume within 48 hours! Thanks everyone for all your advice - especially the tip about trying the technical support line instead of the main number. Huge relief to finally get this resolved.

Update: I spoke with an EDD rep today (finally!) and confirmed there are no extensions available. However, they suggested applying for CalFresh which I did online and might qualify for about $280/month in food assistance. Not enough to cover rent but at least I won't starve while job hunting. The rep also mentioned that any new claim would require earnings in the last 18 months that weren't used on my current claim, so that won't work for me either. Guess I'll be hitting the job search even harder now. Thanks everyone for the advice and support.

I'm in a similar situation - exhausted my benefits in December after being laid off from my marketing job. The job market is absolutely brutal right now, especially in tech-adjacent fields. I've been surviving on savings and gig work, but it's getting tight. One thing that's helped me is joining local job seeker meetups and networking groups. Sometimes they share leads that aren't posted online yet. Also, don't overlook temp agencies - I got a few short-term assignments that at least brought in some income while I keep searching for something permanent. The CalFresh suggestion is solid - I qualified for about $250/month which definitely helps with groceries. Also check if your county has any emergency rental assistance programs. Mine had a one-time payment program that bought me an extra month. Stay strong - this job market can't last forever, and your tech support experience should be valuable once things pick up. We're all in this together.

tldr: EDD sucks, water is wet, news at 11 🙄

I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! The "review required" status had me panicking too. Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD number (1-800-300-5616) right at 8 AM when they opened and kept redialing until I got through - took about 45 minutes but I finally reached someone. Turns out they just needed me to verify my identity with additional documents. The rep was actually really helpful and walked me through uploading everything through the UI Online portal. The whole thing got resolved within a week after that call. Don't give up - sometimes it really is just a routine check and not as scary as it seems! Keep trying to call early in the morning, and make sure to check your UI Online account daily for any new messages or document requests.

To sum everything up for clarity: 1. Unemployment (UI) and Disability (SDI) come from separate funding sources 2. UI is employer-funded, SDI is employee-funded through payroll deductions 3. You cannot collect both simultaneously 4. UI requires you to be able and available for full-time work 5. SDI requires a medical certification that you cannot work 6. Benefit calculations are different for each program 7. Both have separate one-week waiting periods If your condition worsens, you would stop certifying for UI and apply for SDI with your doctor's certification.

Just wanted to add one more important point that might help you - if you do end up needing to switch from UI to SDI, make sure to stop certifying for unemployment benefits immediately once your doctor says you can't work. I've seen people get into trouble because they continued certifying for UI while unable to work, which EDD considers fraud. The key is being honest about your work capacity on each certification. Also, keep all your medical documentation - you'll need it for the SDI application and it helps if there's ever a question about the timeline of when you became unable to work.