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my cousin had this happen and ended up having to pay back like $14k!!!!! she got on a payment plan for like $78/month tho so it wasn't too bad
To summarize what you should do: 1. Don't wait passively - contact EDD to check your overpayment status 2. Gather evidence showing you were able and available for work during your claim period 3. Start preparing financial documentation for a potential waiver request 4. Consider appealing the 'ineligible to work' determination if you have evidence 5. Request a payment plan if you do receive an overpayment notice The fact that you won on 'good cause' is positive, but the availability for work issue is separate and equally important for benefit eligibility.
To directly answer your question: Yes, your payment will still deposit to your frozen card. The card freeze only prevents withdrawals and purchases, not deposits. Regarding the bank transfers issue - this is a temporary security measure that Money Network implemented after a spike in fraud cases. It's not affecting all cardholders, but many have reported restrictions. If you need immediate access to your funds while waiting for a replacement card, you have a few options: 1. You can add your Money Network card to a digital wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) and continue using it that way even while the physical card is frozen 2. You can authorize a one-time transfer by calling Money Network customer service and completing additional verification steps 3. Request a 'provisional credit' while they investigate the fraud, which may give you access to the funds that were fraudulently taken I recommend calling Money Network first thing in the morning (6:00 AM PT) when their call volume is lowest.
Just following up to share that I had this EXACT situation in April. Called for replacement card, money deposited fine while waiting. But heads up - any automatic payments you had set up on the old card will fail. You'll need to update those with the new card number when it arrives. The new card will have completely different numbers for security reasons.
when my friend had this problem where he needed the money by a specific date he just called his landlord and explained the situation... most landlords will give u a couple extra days if u communicate ahead of time js
Glad to see you're getting good advice here. One final tip: after you certify, keep checking your UI Online account throughout the day. You'll see when your payment status changes from "pending" to "paid" - which usually means the money is on its way. If it's still showing "pending" by late afternoon on 10/2, that might indicate there's going to be a delay and you should contact your landlord as suggested.
Just an update for everyone - EDD just posted on their website that they're experiencing higher than normal traffic today, and they recommend certifying during non-peak hours. They're also suggesting using the phone certification system until they resolve the online issues. If anyone's payment gets delayed because of these technical problems, make sure to document everything and call them - they can sometimes expedite payments when the delay was caused by their system issues.
Ravi Patel
One more thing to consider: If you apply and get denied initially, you have the right to appeal the decision. Sometimes the automated system doesn't properly account for unique situations like yours. An appeal gives you the opportunity to explain your case to a judge who can look at your specific circumstances more carefully. Documentation is critical - keep records of all communications regarding the layoff, hours worked at both jobs, pay stubs, and any evidence showing your need for both incomes to meet financial obligations. This can help your case if you need to appeal.
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Malik Jenkins
•That's really good to know about the appeal option. I'll start gathering all my documentation now - pay stubs from both jobs, the layoff notice, my mortgage statement and bills to show my financial obligations. Thanks for the detailed advice.
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Freya Andersen
just curious - how did u manage 2 full time jobs at once?? thats like 80 hours a week??
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Malik Jenkins
•One job is remote with flexible hours (Company B), and the other (Company A that I'm losing) has set shifts. I basically work from 5am-1pm at Company A, then 2pm-10pm at Company B. Weekends are a mix of both. It's been absolutely exhausting but necessary to pay off medical debt and keep up with the increased cost of living. Not sustainable long-term, but I was hoping to do it for another 6 months to build up savings.
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