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wait i'm confused... did u have a eligibility interview or a holding period?? aren't those diffrent things?? my claim has a holding week but nobody called me for any interview??
They're different things. The holding period (sometimes called a waiting period) is the first week of any unemployment claim where you're eligible but don't receive payment. It's basically a deductible week. An eligibility interview happens when there's a question about your eligibility that needs to be resolved - like if you reported refusing work, had excessive earnings, or there was a question about your availability for work. From what the original poster described, they already served their waiting week (ending 9/30), but EDD mistakenly scheduled an eligibility interview anyway. During that interview, the rep realized the interview wasn't necessary and also said they'd make subsequent weeks available for certification.
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Has your claim status changed yet? I'm still waiting on mine after a similar situation and getting desperate...
GOOD NEWS!! I just checked my account again this morning and all my pending weeks switched to PAID!! No notification or anything, just suddenly changed. The money isn't in my account yet but at least the status updated. Hang in there - maybe yours will change soon too!
Great to hear your payments switched to paid status! The funds should hit your account within 24-48 hours if you're using the EDD debit card, or might take an extra day if you're using direct deposit. This is pretty typical timing after that second interview - they often do resolve things but their systems take time to update. For future reference, if you do ever get stuck again, make sure you check your EDD inbox regularly and respond to any requests for additional documentation immediately. Delays in providing requested info is one of the biggest reasons claims stay pending.
and make sure to keep certifying on time every two weeks!! i missed one certification and it messed up my whole claim for like a month
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I waited 11 days for my card and was going crazy. Called EDD 23 times trying to get through but no luck. Finally it just showed up in the mail. The system is broken they should overnight these cards when people need money for bills and food not make us wait weeks!!
I had this happen in February. The Money Network card took 9 days to arrive after my first payment posted. The most frustrating part is the lack of communication - no email, no notification, nothing to let you know when to expect it. What helped me was setting up the Money Network mobile app as soon as I got the card. It's much better than their website for tracking deposits and managing your funds. You can also set up alerts for new deposits. One thing to watch out for - when you activate the card, they'll try to upsell you on all kinds of features you don't need. Just decline them all.
That's helpful advice about the app and the upsells - thanks! I agree that the lack of communication is so frustrating. Even a simple email telling us when to expect the card would make a huge difference in reducing anxiety.
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UPDATE: The card finally arrived today!! It was in a super plain white envelope that didn't look official at all. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
Great news! Now that he has the card, make sure he activates it right away and sets up a PIN. Also, many people don't realize you can set up direct deposit from the Money Network card to a bank account. It's often faster than waiting for the card to load after each certification. Glad it all worked out!
That's a great tip about direct deposit! I'll let him know he can transfer the funds to his regular account. Thanks again for all your help!
Jay Lincoln
Just to clarify a few things: 1. For your federal refund, EDD must refer your debt to the Treasury Offset Program 2. You should receive a "Notice of Intent to Offset" letter before they take your federal refund 3. Setting up a payment plan can prevent the offset, but timing is critical Based on my experience helping others with this issue, if you set up a payment plan now, there's about a 70% chance you can protect your federal refund if it hasn't already been processed. Call that collections number first thing in the morning (right when they open at 8:00 AM) for the best chance of getting through.
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Elijah Knight
•This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I'll definitely call right at 8am. Do you know if I need to have the full first payment ready immediately when I call, or will they give me a few days to make the first payment after setting up the plan?
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Jay Lincoln
They typically give you options for the first payment. You can usually arrange to make it within 7-10 days of setting up the plan. Make sure you have your bank account information ready when you call. They'll also ask about your income and expenses to determine a monthly payment amount that's feasible for your situation.
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Elijah Knight
•Perfect - thank you again for all this information! I'll update here once I've been able to talk to someone at EDD about the payment plan.
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