Last year I had a NIGHTMARE scenario where my payments randomly changed from biweekly to these weird split payments where I'd get different amounts on different days. Called EDD and the rep had NO IDEA why it was happening. System is completely broken and nobody there knows how to fix anything!!! When you DO get paid, immediately transfer the money out of that card to your bank account!

Just wanted to add my experience as someone who recently went through this process. I certified for the first time about 3 weeks ago and my payment showed up exactly 48 hours later on my Money Network card. The key thing is to make sure you certify during the certification period (usually opens Sunday morning) and don't wait until the last minute. I set up both email and text notifications through UI Online and the Money Network app, which really helped me track when the payment was processed. The biweekly schedule is definitely correct for California - you certify every two weeks for the previous two-week period. One tip: take screenshots of your certification confirmation page in case you need proof later!

I'm in a similar situation - filed about 3 weeks ago and still waiting on paperwork. From reading through all these comments, it sounds like 2-6 weeks is pretty normal, though definitely frustrating. I'm going to try checking the online portal like @Amina Sy suggested - sometimes they upload documents there before mailing them out. If you're really worried, maybe try calling early in the morning when they open (around 8am) or consider reaching out to your local state representative if it goes much longer. Hang in there!

I've been through this exact same anxiety! Filed my claim about 5 weeks ago and was getting really worried when nothing showed up in my mailbox. Turns out my paperwork was stuck in some kind of processing queue - when I finally got through to a rep (took like 50+ calls over 3 days), they were able to see it and push it through. Got everything within a week after that call. The waiting is absolutely the worst part because you have no idea if something went wrong or if it's just normal delays. Based on what I've learned from my experience and reading through this thread, I'd say: - Check your online portal daily (some docs appear there first) - If you hit the 6-week mark, definitely start calling persistently - Keep all your filing confirmation info handy when you do get through The system is frustrating but most people do eventually get their stuff. Hang in there! 🤞

Just want to add my experience for anyone else who might be dealing with this in the future - I've been on UI for about 6 months and every single federal holiday has caused exactly a one business day delay when my status shows "paid". The key thing I learned is to not even bother checking your Money Network card on the actual holiday because the banking systems are completely offline. I usually just mark my calendar for the next business day and check then. It's also worth noting that if you have direct deposit to a regular bank account instead of the Money Network card, the timing is usually very similar - still delayed by federal holidays but typically processes the next business day. The stress definitely gets easier once you know the pattern!

I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The anxiety is so real when you're depending on that money and it doesn't show up when expected. What helped me was learning that EDD actually processes payments on their end regardless of holidays - that's why your account shows "paid" - but the actual transfer to your Money Network card gets held up by the banking system being closed. I started setting reminders in my phone for federal holidays so I know to expect the delay. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't make this clearer on their website, but once you know the pattern it gets much less stressful. Hope your payment comes through today!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got my Money Network card 3 days ago, activated it, but I'm getting "insufficient funds" errors at ATMs even though I can hear the automated balance when I call. Based on everything shared here, it sounds like I should try using my old ZIP code (I moved 2 months ago and updated my address with EDD but probably not with Money Network) and maybe wait another day since it's only been 72 hours. One question for the group - has anyone had success getting Money Network to update your address over the phone, or do you have to do it through the website? The website login is giving me issues similar to what the original poster experienced. I'd rather get the ZIP code sorted out properly than keep using my old one long-term. Thanks everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world advice you can't find in the official documentation!

I just want to say how amazing this community is! I'm new here and was dealing with my own Money Network card issues when I found this thread. Reading through everyone's experiences and solutions has been incredibly reassuring - it's clear that most of these card problems are temporary and solvable, even though they're super stressful when you're dealing with them. For anyone else who might be new to the EDD Money Network system like I am, here's a quick checklist based on what I've learned from this thread: 1. Wait 24+ hours after phone activation before trying ATM withdrawals 2. Use the ZIP code that's on file with Money Network (might be different from your EDD address) 3. Try fee-free ATMs at 7-11, Walmart, or Target 4. Call Money Network customer service early morning or evening for shorter wait times 5. Ask specifically about security holds if your card isn't working 6. Activate online transactions separately if you plan to pay bills online 7. Consider transferring funds to your regular bank account for easier access Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - you've saved so many people time and stress! This is exactly the kind of peer support that makes navigating these systems so much easier.

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! You can definitely file a new claim right after your benefit year ends - no need to wait for tax filing. The tricky part is making sure you have enough qualifying earnings. Since you worked part-time for 8 weeks and earned around $3,200, you should be in good shape to qualify. That's well above the minimum thresholds others mentioned. Just be prepared that your new weekly benefit amount will probably be significantly lower since it's based on those part-time earnings rather than your original restaurant management salary. One heads up - when you file the new claim online, it might take a few days to process and you'll likely get some mail asking you to verify information. Don't panic if it's not instant! And yeah, the one-week waiting period is annoying but that's just how it works with every new claim. The restaurant industry has been really tough lately so don't get discouraged about the slow job search. Keep applying and hopefully something good comes through soon!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! You can absolutely file a new claim right away - no need to wait for taxes. The $3,200 you earned during those 8 weeks should definitely be enough to qualify since you need at least $1,300 in your highest quarter. Just a heads up though - when I filed my new claim after working only part-time during my previous benefit year, my weekly benefit dropped from $450 to $180. It was still helpful but definitely a shock! Also make sure when you file online that you have all your employment info ready (employer name, dates, gross wages) for those 8 weeks you worked. The ID verification thing is super annoying but unfortunately pretty normal now. At least if you already have an ID.me account it should go faster. Good luck with the job search - the restaurant industry has been really tough but things seem to be slowly picking up in some areas!