UPDATE: I got my new Money Network card today! Only took 5 days after calling them to report the address issue. For anyone else facing this problem - definitely call Money Network directly instead of trying to reach EDD. And check your address in UI Online! My payments were there as expected and I was able to transfer funds to my bank account right away. Thanks everyone for the help!

So glad you got it resolved @Sean Kelly! Your experience is super helpful for others dealing with the same issue. I'm actually dealing with a similar situation right now - been approved for 10 days and no card yet. After reading all these comments I'm definitely going to call Money Network first thing Monday morning instead of trying to get through to EDD. The address issue seems to be really common - I should probably double-check mine in UI Online too. Thanks for sharing your update and congrats on finally getting access to your funds!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know I received my decision letter today! So it took exactly 8 days after the hearing. I WON MY APPEAL! The judge agreed that the working conditions were unsuitable. Now I'm just waiting for the payments to be processed. Thank you all for your help and support during this stressful time!

Congratulations Logan! That's fantastic news! 🎉 Your case really shows how important it is to document everything - those text messages proving you gave notice made all the difference. I'm currently waiting for my own appeal decision (had my hearing 2 weeks ago for a similar situation) and your timeline gives me hope. Just wanted to add for anyone else reading - make sure you keep certifying for benefits while waiting for the payments to process. I made the mistake of stopping during my first appeal thinking it was automatic, and it delayed everything even more. Thanks for updating us with the good news!

my friend had a interview last month and got approved but her money still says pending after 3 weeks!!!! she calls and calls and cant get thru so now shes stressing abut rent. the whole system is broken i swear

Good luck with your interview on 9/28! I went through this exact same thing a few months ago. Everyone's right that you'll get backdated to your filing date (9/11) once approved. Just want to add - make sure you have all your documents ready for the interview: separation letter, pay stubs, ID, etc. The interview itself is usually pretty straightforward for layoffs. They'll ask about your work history, why you left, and verify you're actively looking for work. Since you were laid off due to company restructuring, you should be fine. The whole process is stressful but you're almost there!

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I'm feeling much better about my situation now. I'm going to: 1) Report the one day worked when I certify, 2) Gather documentation about my medical needs, 3) Write down a detailed timeline of events, and 4) Prepare for a possible eligibility interview. I'll update this thread after I certify to let you know what happens in case anyone else faces a similar situation in the future.

Just wanted to add - if you do end up needing to talk to EDD about this, don't volunteer too much information upfront. Answer their questions directly but don't over-explain unless they ask for details. Sometimes giving too much context can actually work against you because they might focus on the wrong parts of your story. Also, if they do put your claim on hold for review, that's actually pretty normal for situations like this. It doesn't mean you did anything wrong - they just need to verify that you had good cause for leaving. The medical necessity for health benefits is definitely a legitimate reason, especially since you weren't told about the lack of coverage during the hiring process. One more tip: if you get an interview scheduled, write down your key points beforehand so you don't forget anything important when you're on the call. These interviews can be nerve-wracking and it's easy to forget details when you're stressed. You're handling this the right way by being proactive and honest about it!

Wait I'm confused about something... when you say you kept applying for jobs while at the marketing place, were you still collecting unemployment during those 3 months you were working? Because if you were working full-time AND collecting UI that would explain the overpayment.

I'm dealing with something similar right now - got an overpayment notice last month with what felt like an impossible deadline. The stress is real, but it sounds like you've done everything right by responding through multiple channels! One thing that really helped me was calling the EDD overpayment unit directly (not the main UI number) at (916) 464-3502. They have slightly different hours and sometimes you can actually get through. When I finally reached someone, they were able to confirm they received my response and walked me through the payment plan options over the phone. Also, since you mentioned commission payments - that's super common for overpayments! The EDD system gets confused when earnings don't align perfectly with the weeks you report them. When you get your payment history, look for any weeks where your reported earnings don't match what your employer reported to them. You might have a strong case for an appeal if it was just a timing/reporting issue rather than actual fraud. Hang in there - this community has been a lifesaver for navigating EDD chaos!