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As someone new to the EDD system, I'm absolutely shocked at how broken this Money Network situation is! I've been trying to access my benefits for 4 days now with the same frozen login issue everyone's describing. What really gets me is that this seems to be a widespread problem affecting thousands of people, yet there's no official communication from EDD or Money Network about when it'll be fixed. I tried the early morning login at 5:15am today and got lucky - managed to transfer my funds to my bank account before the site froze up again. For anyone still struggling, I'd definitely recommend trying between 5-6am and having your transfer details ready to go quickly. Also just set up direct deposit through UI Online as others suggested - never dealing with this Money Network garbage again! It's ridiculous that people have to jump through these hoops just to access their own benefit payments.
@Sofia Peña Thank you so much for sharing your success story! As someone completely new to this system, it s'reassuring to hear that the early morning approach actually worked for you. I m'going to try tomorrow at 5am sharp with all my bank details ready to go. It s'honestly mind-boggling that we have to resort to these workarounds just to access our own benefits! The lack of communication from EDD and Money Network is what really bothers me - like you said, this is clearly affecting thousands of people but there s'radio silence from them. I had no idea when I first applied for unemployment that the payment system would be this unreliable. Already planning to switch to direct deposit as soon as I can get into my account. Thanks again for the practical advice and for confirming that persistence and (very early wake-up calls can) eventually pay off!
I'm so glad I found this thread! As someone completely new to the unemployment system, I've been dealing with this exact same Money Network login freeze for the past 5 days and was starting to panic that it was just me. My payment showed up in EDD on Monday but I can't access it at all - just that endless frozen screen after clicking sign in. I tried clearing cookies, different browsers, incognito mode, everything people suggested online but nothing worked. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful, especially knowing that the early morning login actually works for some people. I'm definitely going to try the 5-6am window tomorrow with my transfer info ready to go. Also really appreciate the tip about the automated phone system to at least check that the funds are there - gives me some peace of mind! Already started the direct deposit setup process through UI Online because this Money Network situation is absolutely ridiculous. It's insane that a government contractor can have such widespread issues with zero communication to users. Thank you all for sharing your workarounds and experiences!
@Jayden Reed I m'in the exact same boat as a newcomer to this system! Been struggling with the Money Network freeze for 3 days now and finding this thread has been such a relief - at least we know it s'not just us! I tried the automated phone balance check you mentioned and it worked great, definitely helps with peace of mind knowing the money is actually there. Planning to try the early morning login tomorrow around 5:30am based on everyone s'success stories here. It s'really frustrating that as new users we have to figure out these workarounds just to access our benefits, but I m'grateful for this community sharing solutions! Already got my direct deposit setup started too - never want to deal with Money Network again after this experience. Good luck with your early morning attempt tomorrow!
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this Maria! I went through the exact same shock when I first filed - it's incredibly frustrating that EDD doesn't make the waiting week policy crystal clear upfront. You're absolutely right to feel blindsided by this. Just to confirm what others have said - yes, this is the standard "waiting period week" and unfortunately you won't get paid for it at the end of your claim either. It's basically a one-week deductible that everyone has to absorb when filing a new claim. Since you mentioned rent is due next week, definitely look into the emergency rental assistance programs others mentioned. Also, many landlords will work with you if you contact them proactively and show proof of your pending unemployment benefits - don't wait until you're already late! One thing that helped me budget during this transition was creating a simple spreadsheet tracking my expected payment dates so I could plan ahead better. The good news is that once you get past this first hiccup, the payments should come regularly every two weeks. This whole system really needs better communication - no one should have to discover major policy details like this after the fact when they're already financially stressed. Hang in there, and I hope things stabilize for you soon!
Thanks for the validation and practical advice! I really appreciate the spreadsheet tip for tracking payment dates - that's actually a brilliant way to stay organized during this chaotic process. You're so right about contacting my landlord proactively rather than waiting until I'm already late. I've been dreading that conversation but showing proof of pending benefits is a good approach I hadn't considered. It's reassuring to hear from someone who's been through this exact situation and came out the other side. The waiting week policy is definitely terrible communication on EDD's part, but at least this community has been incredibly helpful in filling those information gaps. Thanks for the encouragement - it really helps during such a stressful time!
I'm so sorry you had to discover this the hard way Maria! This exact same thing happened to me when I first filed - I was counting on both weeks of payment and felt completely blindsided when only one showed up. The waiting week policy is real and unfortunately permanent (you never get that week back), but what makes it worse is how poorly EDD communicates this crucial information. Since your rent is due soon, definitely call your landlord today and explain the situation. Most are understanding when you're proactive and can show proof of your unemployment claim. Also, if you haven't already, apply for emergency rental assistance through your county - many programs can help cover that gap while you get stabilized on unemployment benefits. For immediate needs, call 2-1-1 for local food banks and emergency assistance. Some churches and community centers also have small emergency funds specifically for situations like this, even if you're not a member. The silver lining is that once you get past this first payment hiccup, your benefits should come regularly every two weeks. Keep documenting your job search activities and hang in there - this system is frustrating but you'll get through it!
Thank you so much Aisha! Your advice about being proactive with the landlord is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been putting off that conversation because I was embarrassed, but you're right that showing proof of my unemployment claim and explaining the situation upfront is much better than waiting until I'm already late. I'm definitely going to call 2-1-1 today and look into emergency rental assistance for my county. It's so helpful to hear from people who've been through this exact situation - makes me feel less alone in dealing with this frustrating system. I really appreciate you taking the time to share all these practical resources!
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If you're still having trouble getting through by phone, another option is to contact your local Assembly or Senate representative's office. They often have dedicated EDD liaisons who can help with urgent cases like yours. I had to do this for my mom when she couldn't get through for her disability claim. Just call their district office and explain it's an urgent SDI filing issue - they usually respond within 1-2 business days and can sometimes get things resolved faster than going through the normal channels. You can find your representatives at findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov. Worth trying if the direct calling doesn't work out!
That's really helpful advice about contacting representatives! I never thought of that option. Quick question - when you contacted them for your mom, did you need to provide any specific documentation or just explain the situation? I'm wondering if I should gather any paperwork before reaching out to make the process smoother.
@Lia Quinn When I helped my mom contact our assemblyman s'office, we just called and explained the situation - they didn t'ask for documentation upfront. The staff member took down her basic info name, (SSN, brief description of the EDD issue and) had her sign a privacy release form so they could speak with EDD on her behalf. They got back to us within 48 hours with a direct contact at EDD who was able to resolve her account issue in one phone call. Definitely worth trying if you re'stuck in the phone loop! Just have your basic info ready when you call.
I've been through this exact nightmare! Here's what finally worked for me: I created a simple spreadsheet to track all my call attempts with timestamps, which number I called, and how long I waited before getting disconnected. This helped me identify patterns - I noticed I had better luck on Wednesdays around 8:15 AM (not exactly 8:00 when everyone calls). Also, if you have any old text messages or emails that might reference your EDD email address, search for "edd" or "unemployment" - sometimes there are clues buried in confirmation texts or email forwards you forgot about. One last tip: when you do get through, ask the agent to add a secondary email to your account as a backup so this doesn't happen again!
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¡Qué situación tan desesperante! Yo también estuve en una situación similar hace unos meses y entiendo completamente la frustración. Una cosa que me ayudó mucho fue hacer un horario específico para las llamadas - yo llamaba todos los días a las 8:00 AM exactamente y usaba la función de redial automático en mi teléfono. También quería mencionar algo importante que no he visto aquí: revisa tu cuenta del EDD en línea para ver si hay alguna "interview" o cita pendiente que tal vez no notaste. A veces te asignan una cita telefónica automáticamente y si la pierdes, tu caso se queda pausado indefinidamente sin que te notifiquen claramente. Otra cosa que me funcionó fue crear un email específico solo para correspondencia del EDD y agregarlo como contacto alternativo en mi perfil - esto ayudó porque a veces mandan notificaciones importantes que terminan en spam. He visto todos los consejos excelentes que han compartido aquí y realmente es increíble cómo nos apoyamos entre todos. @148935461000 especialmente gracias por esa información tan detallada sobre los números alternativos y lo del asambleísta estatal. ¡No te rindas Isaiah! Con toda la información que hemos recopilado aquí, tienes muchas herramientas para resolver esto. Mantennos al tanto de tu progreso 💪🙏
¡Excelente punto sobre revisar las citas pendientes! @6eb09c9372d3 Eso me pasó a mí también - tenía una "phone interview" programada que casi pierdo porque la notificación se perdió en mis emails. Es increíble cómo el sistema puede pausar todo tu caso por algo así sin avisarte claramente. Lo del email dedicado es súper inteligente también. Yo he estado usando mi email personal y definitivamente algunas cosas han terminado en spam. Voy a crear uno específico para el EDD ahora mismo. Estoy abrumado (en el buen sentido) con todos los consejos que han compartido aquí. Entre lo del asambleísta estatal, los números alternativos, el 2-1-1, organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales, y ahora esto de revisar citas pendientes - siento que tengo una estrategia completa por primera vez en mes y medio. ¡Gracias a todos por tomarse el tiempo de compartir sus experiencias! Esta comunidad realmente demuestra que juntos podemos navegar este sistema tan complicado. Voy a empezar con todas estas estrategias mañana y definitivamente mantendré a todos actualizados sobre mi progreso. Su apoyo significa mucho 🙏✨
¡Hola Isaiah! Siento mucho que estés pasando por esta situación tan frustrante. Yo tuve una experiencia similar el año pasado y sé lo desesperante que puede ser. Una cosa que me funcionó fue crear un "plan de ataque" diario - cada mañana dedicaba 2 horas específicamente a esto: primera hora llamando al EDD usando múltiples números, segunda hora trabajando en otras estrategias como emails, contactar representantes, etc. También quería agregar algo que no he visto mencionado: si tienes algún familiar o amigo que hable inglés con fluidez, a veces ayuda que ellos llamen también. He notado que algunos agentes del EDD responden diferente dependiendo del idioma o acento, lo cual no debería ser así pero lamentablemente pasa. Otra estrategia que me ayudó fue crear una hoja de cálculo con todos los números, horarios, y resultados de cada intento. Esto me ayudó a identificar patrones - por ejemplo, descubrí que los martes y miércoles temprano tenía mejor suerte que otros días. Y algo súper importante: cuando finalmente logres hablar con alguien, pide el nombre del agente y un número de referencia de tu caso. Esto ayuda si necesitas hacer seguimiento después. ¡Todos los consejos que han compartido aquí son oro puro! Con tanta información valiosa, estoy seguro de que vas a resolver esto pronto. ¡Mantén el ánimo alto! 💪
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I just want to say how grateful I am for this entire thread! I filed my claim yesterday (Thursday) and immediately started panicking when I saw last Sunday showing up as my benefit year start date in UI Online. I was convinced I had somehow messed up my application or that there was a system error. The "weekly buckets" explanation has been absolutely revolutionary for my understanding - it's like EDD has these predetermined Sunday-Saturday containers and everyone just gets dropped into whichever bucket covers their filing week. So simple once you get it, but their website makes it sound so complicated with all the legal jargon about "effective dates" and "benefit periods." What really struck me reading everyone's stories is how universal this confusion is. Literally every single person goes through this same "wait, why does my claim start before I filed?" panic. It's almost comforting knowing it's not just me being dense - EDD's system really is that confusing at first glance! I'm feeling so much more confident now about certifying for my waiting week (even though it includes days before I filed) and understanding that my first certification will cover two weeks. This community has provided better education about EDD timing than hours of reading their official documentation. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and making this process way less scary for newcomers like me!
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Chris King
•This thread really should be pinned or turned into an FAQ! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - filed on Tuesday and was so confused when Monday's date showed up as my benefit year start. Everyone's explanations about the "weekly buckets" finally made it click for me. It's crazy how EDD's official website makes this sound so complicated when it's actually pretty straightforward once you understand their Sunday-Saturday framework. I was about to call them in a panic thinking something was wrong with my claim, but now I know this is totally normal. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's so reassuring to know we're all going through the same confusion! Now I just need to remember to certify for that waiting week when the time comes, even though it feels weird. 😊
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DeShawn Washington
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with this exact situation right now - just filed my claim on Wednesday and was completely baffled when I saw last Sunday listed as my claim start date. I kept thinking there was some kind of system glitch or that I had filled out something wrong during the application process. The "weekly buckets" explanation is absolutely perfect - it's like EDD has these predetermined Sunday-Saturday time slots, and no matter what day you actually file during any given week, you automatically get assigned to that week's Sunday bucket. So my waiting period will start from last Sunday even though I didn't even apply until Wednesday. What really helps is thinking of it as EDD's way of standardizing everything rather than trying to be confusing on purpose. Their whole system is built around these weekly cycles, so it makes sense they'd want everyone's claims to align with the same calendar structure. I was getting so frustrated thinking they were somehow shortchanging me by counting days before I could even access the system, but now I see it's just their administrative framework. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community knowledge is worth its weight in gold compared to trying to decipher EDD's official explanations! Now I know to expect my first certification to cover both the waiting week and my first payable week, and most importantly, not to skip that waiting week certification even though I won't get paid for it.
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