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UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for the advice! I called Money Network again this morning and specifically asked for the fraud department using the phone tree someone suggested. Got a much more helpful rep who processed an expedited claim AND issued a provisional credit that should appear in 2-3 business days! Also filed a CFPB complaint as backup. I'm switching to direct deposit as soon as this is resolved. Will update again when everything is finalized.
Great news! The provisional credit should help with immediate expenses while they complete the investigation. Definitely follow through on switching to direct deposit - it's much more secure and gives you more control over your unemployment benefits.
wow that was fast!! good to know about asking for fraud dept specifically
So glad you got the provisional credit! I had a similar experience where the regular customer service was useless but the fraud department actually helped. Just a heads up - make sure you keep checking on your case every few days. Sometimes they need additional documentation or the investigation stalls. Also, when you switch to direct deposit, double-check your bank account info because I've seen people accidentally transpose numbers and then their payments get delayed. The direct deposit is SO much better though - no more worrying about card skimmers or ATM fraud!
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Has anyone else noticed that EDD ALWAYS finds a way to make us wait for money even when we're LEGALLY entitled to it?? Like, we win an appeal which PROVES they were wrong, and instead of rushing to fix their mistake, they make us wait ANOTHER month?! It's almost like they're hoping we'll just give up!!
seriously!! its like they purposely make everything as difficult as possible
I'm definitely feeling that frustration right now. I've already waited months for the appeal hearing and decision, and now more waiting for them to actually implement what they already decided. It feels like unnecessary bureaucracy.
UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning! The rep confirmed they received my appeal decision but said it's in a processing queue. She put in a request to expedite it due to my financial hardship, but couldn't give me an exact timeframe. She did say I should see some movement on my account within 7-10 days though. Just wanted to update everyone in case someone else runs into this same situation. Will post again once I actually see the money! Thanks everyone for your help so far!
@Jujubeans Hey! Yes, I finally got my payments! It took exactly 9 days after that phone call where they put in the expedite request. All my back payments from the 7 weeks showed up on my EDD card on a Tuesday morning. My UI Online account updated the same day showing all the certifications changed from "disqualified" to "paid". Hang in there - it's frustrating but it does eventually come through! Make sure you keep calling if it goes past 10 business days like they told me.
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Quick update question - have you checked your UI Online account under the "History" tab as well as the "Appeals" section? Sometimes decisions don't show up in Appeals but your payment status will change under History if the decision was favorable. Also, make sure you're still certifying for benefits every two weeks even while waiting for the appeal decision!
Yes, I've been checking both sections and still certifying every two weeks as required. Everything is still showing as "disqualified" status. I really appreciate everyone's help and suggestions. This community has been more informative than any official EDD communication I've received!
I'm going through something similar right now - had my appeal hearing 2.5 weeks ago and still waiting on the decision. The uncertainty is absolutely brutal, especially when you're already financially stressed from months without benefits. One thing that's helped me cope is setting up a daily routine where I only check my UI Online account once in the morning instead of obsessively refreshing it all day. I've also been documenting everything (hearing date, judge's name, case details) in case I need to follow up later. Hang in there - from what I'm reading here, it sounds like 3-4 weeks is pretty normal right now, even though it feels like forever when you're living it.
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Update: Finally got through to EDD this morning! For anyone with this issue in the future - they confirmed my payment was sent to Money Network and a new card is being mailed automatically. Should arrive within 7-10 business days. I asked about getting a check instead but was told that's not possible for payments already processed. For future payments though, I've switched to direct deposit. Thanks everyone for the help!
Thanks for the update! Glad you got it sorted. Direct deposit is definitely the way to go once you have access to this payment.
Congrats on finally winning your appeal after 4 years! That's incredible persistence. Just want to add that when you do get your new Money Network card, make sure to activate it right away and set up your PIN. I had a similar situation where my card took 10 days to arrive, but then I had to wait another 2 days because I didn't realize I needed to call to activate it first. The activation number should be on the sticker attached to the card. Also, there might be a temporary daily withdrawal limit until you verify your identity with Money Network, so don't panic if you can't withdraw the full amount immediately.
This is really helpful info! I had no idea about the activation step or potential withdrawal limits. I'll definitely keep this in mind when the card arrives. After waiting 4 years for this money, I don't want any more delays because I missed a simple step like activation. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Madison King
Update: My sister decided to take the 1-month position. We made sure to get everything in writing and her direct manager promised to provide her with a termination letter at the end of the temporary assignment that clearly states the permanent business closure. She also found out they're NOT offering any severance pay to anyone (so at least we don't have to worry about that complication). Thanks everyone for the super helpful advice! It's making this stressful situation a bit easier to navigate.
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William Schwarz
•That sounds like a good plan. Just a reminder that when she does file after the temporary assignment ends, she should have ready: 1) The termination letter, 2) Pay stubs from the past 18 months, 3) Her employment history for the past 18 months with start/end dates, and 4) Any documentation about the business closure if available. This will make the application process much smoother since EDD won't be able to verify with the employer easily once they're completely closed.
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Ellie Perry
Smart choice on taking the temporary position! One more thing to keep in mind - when she files her claim after the temp work ends, she should be prepared to explain the timeline clearly during her initial interview or if EDD has any follow-up questions. Sometimes they get confused when there's a gap between the original layoff announcement and the actual last day of work. Having that termination letter mentioning the business closure will be key. Also, she might want to start putting together her job search documentation now since EDD requires proof of work search activities. Good luck to your sister!
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