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Hey everyone - just wanted to update that my payment just hit my account this morning (Wednesday) at around 5am. So exactly one day later than normal due to the holiday. Hope everyone else got theirs too!
Mine came through too! Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance. Definitely learned something new about how the system works.
Glad to see everyone's payments came through! This is such a common issue that happens every holiday - I've been dealing with EDD for over a year now and it catches me off guard every single time. You'd think they'd send out some kind of notice or at least put a banner on the website warning people about holiday delays. Would save everyone so much stress and anxiety! For future reference, I always check the federal holiday calendar at the beginning of each month so I know when to expect delays.
That's a really smart idea about checking the federal holiday calendar! I'm new to all this and definitely going to start doing that. It would be so helpful if EDD had some kind of automated email or text alert system to let people know when payments might be delayed due to holidays. Seems like such a simple thing that would prevent so much unnecessary worry for people who are already stressed about finances.
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Glad to hear your payment came through! For future reference for anyone reading this thread: EDD payments typically follow this timeline: 1. Certification processing: 24-48 hours after you certify 2. Status changes to "paid" in UI Online: Usually same day or next day after processing 3. Bank of America processes the transfer: 24 hours 4. Your bank processes the incoming deposit: 24-48 hours depending on your bank So from certification to deposit can take 2-4 days in normal circumstances. Holiday weekends, system maintenance, or high volume periods can add delays. As long as your status shows "paid" in the portal, the money is on its way!
This is super helpful information! Thank you for laying out the complete timeline. I've saved this explanation for future reference.
I'm new to the EDD system and just certified for the first time this past Sunday. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really reassuring! I was getting worried when I didn't see my deposit this morning, but it sounds like delays of a few hours are totally normal. My status shows "paid" so I guess I just need to be patient. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines - it's so helpful to know what to expect as someone who's never dealt with this before!
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Does anyone know if edd has a duty to notify claimants of interview for eligibility issues discovered at beginning of benefit year yet waited 18 mos after last payment . Subsequently they called and number was disconnected so they made determination to my acct for a staggering 25000$+ filed summary judgment to levy and garnish . I had no idea until I filed for ui recently. Just wondering if I can raise due process violation with superior court …
@Jennifer Bazzano That s'a really tough situation. Generally, EDD is supposed to provide proper notice for interviews and determinations, and due process violations can definitely be challenged in court. The 18-month delay between your last payment and their action does seem problematic. I d'strongly recommend consulting with an employment law attorney who handles EDD cases - many offer free consultations and can advise if you have grounds for a due process challenge. You might also want to contact your local legal aid society for help. Don t'ignore this - overpayment determinations can often be appealed or negotiated down, especially if proper procedures weren t'followed.
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I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now! Filed in late January and it's like my claim just vanished into thin air. The most infuriating part is when you finally get through to someone and they act like they're doing you a huge favor by looking at your account, only to tell you to "keep waiting" with no actual timeline. What really gets me is how they can just hold up people's livelihood for months without any accountability. We're talking about rent, groceries, basic survival needs - not some optional government service. The stress of not knowing when (or if) this will get resolved is honestly worse than being unemployed in the first place. I'm definitely going to try the assembly member suggestion after reading these responses. It's ridiculous that we have to go to elected officials just to get a basic government service to function, but at this point I'll try anything. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and advice - at least knowing we're not alone in this mess helps a little bit.
You're absolutely right about the stress being worse than just being unemployed. The uncertainty is killing me! I've been checking my UI Online dashboard multiple times a day like some kind of obsessive ritual, hoping something will magically appear. The worst part is not being able to plan anything because you have no idea if you'll get paid next week or in 3 months. I'm definitely joining you in contacting my assembly member - seems like that's the only thing that actually moves these claims forward. It's insane that we have to become political activists just to get unemployment benefits we're entitled to!
I'm so sorry you're going through this - the whole EDD "recompute" situation is absolutely maddening! I went through something similar last year where my claim was stuck for 7 weeks with the exact same symptoms (no weeks to certify, $0 everything, complete radio silence). Here's what I learned: when they say "supervisors need to recompute," it usually means there's a wage verification issue or employment history discrepancy that got flagged in their system. The problem is their automated system can't resolve it, but human specialists can fix it in minutes once they actually look at your case. A few things that helped me: - Document EVERYTHING (dates, times, rep names, reference numbers) - When calling, specifically ask for "wage and claim determination specialist" - If you get the runaround, politely but firmly ask to speak with a supervisor - File a "Request for Information" through UI Online even if it seems pointless The assembly member route that others mentioned here is golden - my friend used that approach and got her claim resolved within a week after months of waiting. Don't feel bad about "bothering" them - constituent services for stuff like this is literally part of their job. Hang in there! The system is broken but your claim will eventually get processed. The backpay when it finally comes through will include everything you're owed.
Javier Morales
I'm dealing with something similar right now - been waiting 2.5 weeks for my card and getting really anxious! Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring because it sounds like this happens more often than I thought. I'm definitely going to try the Money Network website first to see if I can create an account and check the status, then call them early morning like Mei Lin suggested. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't make it clearer that Money Network handles the cards separately - I've been calling EDD this whole time thinking they could help! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions.
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ThunderBolt7
•You're definitely not alone in this! I'm actually new to this whole EDD system and honestly had no idea Money Network was a separate company either until reading this thread. It's pretty frustrating that they don't explain this stuff clearly when you're setting up your payment preferences. I'm not even at the point of receiving payments yet but this is making me think I should just go straight to direct deposit to avoid all these card issues. Good luck with your calls - sounds like the early morning timing really makes a difference!
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Joshua Hellan
I'm new to the unemployment system and reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and concerning! It sounds like the Money Network card delays are unfortunately pretty common. For those who have dealt with this - once you finally get your card and access your funds, how long does it typically take to switch over to direct deposit? I'm wondering if I should just set up direct deposit from the beginning when I file my claim next week, or if there are any advantages to having the card option as a backup. Also, does anyone know if you can have both payment methods set up simultaneously, or do you have to choose one or the other?
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Adrian Hughes
•Hey Joshua! From my understanding, you can only have one payment method active at a time - either the Money Network card OR direct deposit, not both simultaneously. If I were starting fresh like you, I'd honestly recommend going straight with direct deposit to avoid all these card headaches we're seeing in this thread. Switching from card to direct deposit is pretty straightforward through UI Online once you have your account set up, but you'd still need to deal with any funds already loaded to a card if you start with that option. The direct deposit setup usually takes 1-2 business days to process for future payments. Given all the stories here about missing cards and mail delivery issues, direct deposit seems like the safer bet from the start!
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