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A whole week?? Ugh this process is so slow 😭
@e062c331c939 You can actually request expedited delivery for the Money Network card if you really need it faster! There's usually a fee (around $15-20) but it can arrive in 2-3 business days instead of a week. Just call the number on the EDD website once your payment shows as paid. Also, some people set up direct deposit to avoid the card altogether for future payments.
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UPDATE: It worked!!! I used Claimyr this morning and got connected to an EDD rep after only waiting about 10 minutes! The agent confirmed what some of you suggested - reporting those part-time hours triggered an eligibility review but there was a system error that didn't notify me or schedule the interview. She cleared the flag on my account and I'm now able to certify online again! She also processed my pending certifications from the paper forms I'd sent in. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!
OMG thank you for posting this update!!! I'm going to try Claimyr right now. So sick of this broken system!
That's amazing news Miguel! Thanks for coming back to update us - it really helps to know what actually worked. I'm dealing with a similar issue where my online certification suddenly stopped working after I reported some freelance income. Going to try Claimyr today based on your success. It's so frustrating that EDD's system has these glitches but doesn't properly notify us what's happening. At least now I know there's hope of getting it fixed quickly with the right approach!
Wow, this thread has been so helpful! I'm new to this community but dealing with the exact same certification lockout issue. My online access stopped working about 2 weeks ago right after I reported some gig work income. I had no idea this was a known pattern with EDD's system. Seeing Miguel's success with Claimyr gives me hope - I was starting to think I'd be stuck with those slow paper forms forever. Going to try both the secure message approach and Claimyr. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!
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Not sure if this helps, but I had a similar issue with my SDI claim. I ended up having to fax (yes, fax in 2023 🙄) a signed letter explaining my situation along with copies of my ID. Took forever, but they eventually sorted it out.
omg they still use fax? what year is it lol 💀
ikr? felt like i was time traveling 😂
I went through this exact same nightmare a few months ago! Here's what finally worked for me: I had to submit a paper form (DE 8714) that you can download from the EDD website. You fill it out with your SSN, old email, new email, and include a copy of your ID. Then mail it to their Sacramento office. It took about 2-3 weeks to process, but they eventually updated my email and sent me a confirmation letter. Way slower than online, but it's the official way to change your email when you can't access the old one. Hope this helps!
This is super helpful! @7ca11bd5e86e Do you happen to remember the exact mailing address for the Sacramento office? I want to make sure I send it to the right place. Also, did you have to get the form notarized or anything like that?
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Just wanted to add my experience from last month - I was in almost the exact same situation. Filed my claim in December 2024, exhausted benefits in March, got that same confusing message about extensions. After spending 3 days trying to get through to EDD (finally succeeded using the 2511 trick - call at exactly 8:01 AM and press 1-3-4 immediately), the rep confirmed there are NO automatic extensions right now. However, she did mention that if you're willing to enter an approved training program, you might qualify for Training Extension Benefits. The catch is you have to apply BEFORE your regular benefits run out, not after. So for anyone reading this whose balance is getting low - look into this option now, don't wait! Also, make sure you keep certifying if the system lets you, even with a $0 balance. Sometimes there are processing delays and you don't want to lose eligibility for any potential benefits. Good luck OP - this whole system is needlessly confusing.
I'm dealing with something similar right now - my claim balance hit zero last week and I got the exact same message about extensions. After reading through all these responses, it sounds like that message is just outdated and misleading. For anyone else in this situation, I found some additional resources that might help bridge the gap: - Local food banks and community assistance programs (many don't require lengthy application processes) - Gig work apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc. while job hunting (I know it's not ideal but helps with immediate cash flow) - Check if your local library has free job search resources and computer access Also, I called my county's social services office directly instead of trying to navigate everything online, and they were actually really helpful in explaining what programs I might qualify for immediately vs. what has waiting lists. This whole situation is so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss. Hang in there everyone! 💪
This is such great practical advice! I hadn't thought about calling the county social services office directly - that's probably way more efficient than trying to figure everything out online. And you're absolutely right about the gig work, even though it's not ideal it can help cover basics while searching for something more permanent. Thanks for sharing those resources, especially the library tip. Sometimes the most obvious solutions are the ones we overlook when we're stressed. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
Anastasia Kozlov
Anybody else think its weird that we can order a pizza, book a flight, and do our taxes online but we cant get basic help from the government without jumping through 1000 hoops? 🤔
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Sean Flanagan
•For real tho. It's like they're stuck in 1995 or something.
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Zara Mirza
•Probably cuz pizza places actually want our business lmao
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Levi Parker
I feel you on this struggle! After dealing with the same nightmare for weeks, here's what finally worked for me: I started calling the technical support line (1-800-300-5616) instead of the main number. They can sometimes transfer you directly to claims or at least give you better info on system status. Also, try calling on Wednesdays or Thursdays - seems like Mondays and Fridays are absolute chaos. Keep a log of when you call and what happens, it might help if you need to escalate later. Don't give up, you'll get through eventually! 💪
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Zainab Khalil
•This is super helpful, thanks! I never thought about trying the technical support line. Definitely going to give that a shot tomorrow. The idea about keeping a log is smart too - I've been so frustrated I haven't been tracking anything. Really appreciate you sharing what worked for you! 🙏
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Finley Garrett
•Wait, there's a technical support line?! 🤯 I've been banging my head against the wall with the main number for weeks. You just saved me so much hassle - definitely calling that number first thing tomorrow morning. The Wednesday/Thursday tip is genius too, makes total sense that beginning/end of week would be swamped. Thanks for sharing the actual helpful advice instead of just complaining!
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