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The automatic card replacement is standard procedure, but it's always good to verify there's no unauthorized activity on your account. Here's what you should do: 1) Check your UI Online account for any recent claim activity 2) Look at your State Tax Account for any 1099-G forms that might indicate benefits were paid 3) Check your credit report for any suspicious activity If everything looks normal, then it's just the standard card replacement process. Money Network debit cards are typically issued with a 3-year validity period, and the replacement is automatic regardless of claim status. The EDD doesn't always communicate this clearly.
Why would they waste money sending new cards to people who don't have active claims?? Just another example of government inefficiency. They should save those resources for people actually trying to get their benefits! I've been waiting 6 weeks for my disability claim to process and they're over here sending cards to people who don't need them.
Update: I finally got through to EDD this morning. The rep confirmed what several of you said - it's just an automatic replacement because my old card was expiring. She verified there's no new claim activity on my account. Thanks everyone for your help!
So glad to hear it wasn't fraud!!! The EDD really should include some kind of note explaining this with the new cards. Would save everyone a lot of stress!!!
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Wait I'm confused... if you already went through appeals for this job but they're asking again, isn't that double jeopardy or something? Can they really make you prove the same thing twice?
Double jeopardy is a criminal law concept that doesn't apply to administrative determinations like unemployment. EDD can review cases if they have reason to believe there was an error or incomplete information in the original determination. That said, if the OP genuinely already appealed this specific separation and won, they should reference the previous case number and determination in their response.
UPDATE: I managed to get through to EDD this morning! The agent explained that they're doing a standard audit of claims from the pandemic period. Apparently, this employer I've never heard of got mixed up in my file somehow. She noted the error on my account and said I should still provide documentation about the job I actually quit in 2020, but she extended my deadline to 10 days instead of 48 hours. I'm still gathering my medical records, but I'm feeling much less panicked now. Thanks everyone for your advice!
That's excellent news! The 10-day extension gives you reasonable time to gather proper documentation. Make sure to get the agent's ID number or name for your records in case you need to reference this conversation later. I'd still recommend submitting a brief written statement through UI Online acknowledging the call and the extension, just to have a paper trail. Glad you got some clarity!
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my brother works for edd (not supposed to tell anyone lol) says they're doing system updates this week and lots of weekend certifications are delayed. shouldnt be anything to worry about!
thx for inside info! EDD never tells us anything
UPDATE for anyone finding this post later: The most likely explanation is the Monday holiday (Memorial Day) causing processing delays. EDD typically takes 48-72 hours after holidays to catch up on certifications. Since you certified on Sunday before a holiday, expect things to take 1-2 days longer than usual. Still recommend waiting until Thursday before calling.
You were right! It just showed up as PAID this morning. Thanks everyone for helping me not panic!
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One more thing - make sure you report you were looking for work during this period EVEN THOUGH you had this short gig. Since it's temporary, you're still available for full-time employment and should be continuing your work search efforts. I got tripped up on this and almost lost benefits because I didn't report my work search activities during a week I had a short contract job.
That's really helpful - I wouldn't have thought of that. I'll make sure to keep up with my work search requirements even during this short job. Thank you!
OMG the EDD system is THE WORST for self-employed and contract workers!! I had to deal with this for MONTHS during the pandemic. Sometimes I think they intentionally make it confusing so they can later say you did it wrong and make you pay everything back. It's like they don't understand that not everyone has a simple hourly job with regular paychecks!!
PREACH! 👏 I swear they design these systems to trip people up. Then they send those scary overpayment notices months later when you're not expecting it.
Evelyn Kim
what about legal aid? i think they help with edd stuff for free if ur low income
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Raúl Mora
•I hadn't considered that. We definitely qualify as low income at this point. I'll search for legal aid services in our area today. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Henrietta Beasley
Make sure to file your second appeal WITHIN 30 DAYS of receiving the first appeal decision! This deadline is super strict and they won't make exceptions. Send it certified mail so you have proof of when you submitted it.
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Raúl Mora
•Yes! We got the decision letter 3 days ago, so we have 27 days left. Planning to submit the second appeal by the end of this week after collecting all the additional documentation everyone has suggested. Great tip about using certified mail!
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