Anyone else think its weird that a government website is this bad? Like, we pay taxes for this stuff. Shouldn't it actually, ya know, work? 🤔

I've been dealing with the same redirect issue! What worked for me was going directly to the EDD homepage and manually navigating to the SDI section instead of using any bookmarked links. Sometimes the old URLs get messed up when they update their site. Also, if you're still stuck, try accessing it through the "Benefits Online" portal - that's been more stable for me lately. Hope this helps!

UPDATE: The Money Network cards now come in a yellowish-beige envelope as of 2025, not plain white anymore. My friend just got his replacement card last week. They changed it to make it more recognizable according to the insert that came with his card. Just FYI for anyone still waiting!

Just wanted to add that if you're worried about missing it, you can sign up for USPS Informed Delivery (it's free) to get email previews of your mail each day. That way you'll see a scan of the Money Network envelope before it arrives and won't accidentally toss it. I've been using it since I started my claim and it's been super helpful for tracking any EDD-related mail.

After trying everything with my claim last year, I finally contacted my state assembly member's office. They have special liaisons who work directly with EDD. Within 3 days of contacting them, my paperwork was magically "found" and processed. Might be worth trying if all else fails.

I went through something similar with my SDI claim for a work injury about 6 months ago. The mail processing backlog is real - I ended up having to resend my paperwork twice before it finally got processed. Here's what worked for me: 1. Resend everything via certified mail with tracking (keep all receipts!) 2. Include a cover letter explaining this is a resubmission due to processing delays 3. Try calling the SDI line early in the morning (around 8:05 AM) - that's when I had the best luck getting through 4. If you have any medical appointments coming up, ask your doctor's office to fax records directly to EDD as backup The whole process took about 7 weeks total for me, but once it finally went through, I got all the back pay. Don't give up! The system is broken but your claim will eventually get processed. In the meantime, see if you can get any emergency assistance from local resources to help with bills.

UPDATE: I just managed to get through to EDD (kept calling back-to-back this morning) and they confirmed my first payment was processed yesterday! The representative said the card should arrive within 7-10 business days from payment processing. She also said I can set up direct deposit for future payments once I activate the card. I'm still frustrated about the wait, but at least now I know the money is coming. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!

That's such a relief that you got through and got confirmation! I'm actually in a similar situation - got my NOC last week and have been anxiously waiting. Your update gives me hope that mine should be coming soon too. Did the EDD rep mention anything about whether they can expedite the card if you're facing eviction or other emergency situations? I've heard mixed things about whether they have any options for people in dire financial straits.

Thank you for this advice. Mine is definitely marked as fraud which is what makes me so angry - I never misrepresented anything! I'll make sure to upload the decision letter right away if I win.

I'm going through something similar right now - had my hearing 3 weeks ago and the waiting is absolutely brutal! From what I've gathered reading through all these responses, it sounds like 4-6 weeks is pretty typical for the decision letter. What really struck me is how many people mentioned that even after winning, you have to stay on top of EDD to actually implement the changes. I'm already preparing myself for that battle. The fraud designation is what really gets me too - like you, I reported everything accurately and they're acting like I'm some kind of criminal. Hang in there, and definitely save all those phone numbers and tips people shared here. Sounds like we're going to need them!