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UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the help! My certification from Sunday just processed and the payment DID go straight to my Money Network card automatically. Now I'm working on transferring the remaining balance from my BofA card to my checking account. The whole transition was definitely confusing but at least it's working now!
Glad it worked out! If you haven't already, make sure to download the Money Network mobile app - it makes managing the card much easier than the website.
Great to hear it all worked out for you! This thread is going to be so helpful for other people going through the same transition. I'm still waiting for my Money Network card to arrive - EDD said it could take up to 10 business days. Did you have to do anything special to activate it or was it pretty straightforward? Also, how long did the bank transfer take from your BofA card to your checking account? I want to have everything ready to go when my card finally shows up!
Hey! I'm in the same boat waiting for my Money Network card - been about 7 business days so far. From what I've read in this thread, activation seems pretty straightforward once you get the card. @Lucas Adams mentioned it was simple when he did it. Really helpful thread for those of us still in the transition process! Did anyone else have to wait longer than the 10 business days EDD quoted?
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To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
I'm going through something very similar! Applied for about 6 weeks ago and only received the notice of computation. My claim also shows as "active" but no yet. After reading everyone's comments here, it sounds like the new requirements are causing major delays. I'm going to try calling using one of the services mentioned here since I haven't been able to get through on my own. Has anyone had luck getting their released after completing the identity process? Really hoping this gets resolved soon as I'm also on a time-sensitive leave situation.
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Update: I FINALLY got through this morning! For anyone else struggling, here's what worked: Called at 8:17am (after the 8am rush), used the prompt sequence 1-1-7-1-7 as suggested, and got connected to a real person after about 30 mins on hold. Turns out my employer hadn't responded to EDD's wage verification request, which was holding up my claim. The rep put a note on my file and is expediting the process. They said payment should process within 5-7 days. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Thanks for reporting back with what worked. This will help others in the same situation.
Congrats on finally getting through! This is such a helpful update. It's crazy that employer wage verification delays are so common but they don't tell you that's what's holding things up. I'm dealing with a similar "pending review" status right now and this gives me hope. Going to try calling tomorrow morning around 8:15-8:20 using those same prompts. Did the rep give you any way to follow up if it takes longer than the 5-7 days they quoted?
@fb0860042981 That's such a relief that you got through! When I had a similar wage verification delay, the rep told me I could reference the case number they put in my file if I needed to call back. They should have given you some kind of reference number or case ID during the call. If not, you can always call back using the same prompts and mention the date of your previous call and what was discussed. The good news is once they've flagged your case for expedited processing, it usually does move faster. Fingers crossed you get paid soon!
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UPDATE: My payment status just changed from pending to paid about an hour ago! It's not in my account yet but at least it's moving forward. Thanks everyone for your help and sharing your experiences - it really helped keep me from panicking too much!
lucky!! mine is still pending :( guess ill try calling tomorrow
Don't lose hope! Since @Noland Curtis just got his cleared, yours might be in the same batch and could update soon too. But yeah, if it s'still pending by tomorrow morning definitely give them a call. The fact that his moved is a good sign that they re'processing the backlog.
Hang in there! I went through something similar a few months ago and it took an extra day after others in the same situation got theirs cleared. Sometimes they process these holds in batches but not everyone gets released at exactly the same time. Definitely call if it's still stuck tomorrow, but there's still a good chance it'll update overnight or first thing in the morning.
Nolan Carter
Mine is showing as processed now too! What a relief. Though I really wish they'd communicate better about these issues. It's so stressful not knowing if or when money you depend on will arrive.
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Mohamed Anderson
•Mine is STILL not processed!!! This is exactly what happened last time before they randomly disqualified me and I had to appeal!! I'm calling again tomorrow morning!!
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Ava Thompson
•@Mohamed Anderson don t'panic just yet! The status page mentioned they re'processing payments in batches throughout today and tomorrow. Since some people are already seeing theirs processed, it sounds like they re'working through the backlog. Maybe try checking again in a few hours before calling? But definitely call tomorrow morning if it s'still not showing as processed by then.
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Keisha Robinson
Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been dealing with EDD/SDI for over a year now. This exact same thing happened to me back in January - payment didn't show up on the usual day, nothing in the online portal, and I was freaking out because I had rent due. Turns out it was a system glitch that affected a bunch of people. My payment ended up processing about 48 hours late. The key thing I learned is to NOT resubmit anything during these delays - it can actually trigger a manual review of your account which takes way longer to resolve. Just keep monitoring your SDI Online portal. If it shows as processed there, the money will hit your account within 1-2 business days. If it's still not showing as processed by Monday, then definitely call. Also, for anyone struggling to get through on the phones - try calling exactly at 8:00 AM when they open. I've had much better luck getting through in the first 30 minutes of the day. Hang in there everyone, these technical hiccups are frustrating but they usually resolve pretty quickly!
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