Another option to consider is filing a complaint with the EDD Ombudsman if the regular channels don't work. I had to do this when my payments were delayed for months. They can sometimes help resolve issues that regular customer service can't handle. You can find their contact info on the EDD website under "Contact EDD." It's worth having this in your back pocket if the letter and phone calls don't pan out!

Also want to mention - if you're still having trouble after trying all these suggestions, consider contacting your state representative's office. They often have constituent services that can help with state agency issues like EDD. I had to do this once when I was stuck in limbo for weeks, and their office was able to get through to someone at EDD who actually helped resolve my case. It's free and they're usually pretty responsive since helping constituents is part of their job. Just google "[your area] state assembly" or "state senator" and look for their constituent services contact info.

This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what's actually happening during EDD's review process! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - had my interview 9 days ago and my status changed to "no weeks to certify" 3 days ago. Like everyone else here, I initially thought I was denied and was starting to panic about my finances. What's really striking is how consistent everyone's experience has been - the same status progression, the same confusion, and ultimately the same resolution pattern. It's clear that EDD has a serious communication problem when so many people are going through identical situations with zero explanation of what's actually happening. Reading Ella's journey from panic to successful resolution, and seeing how many others have had their "disqualified" weeks flip to paid status once the flags were cleared, gives me real hope. The advice about calling instead of waiting the full timeline seems to be the key - it's frustrating that we have to be proactive to get our own claims unstuck, but at least there's a path forward. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the success stories. This community support is exactly what people need when dealing with EDD's broken system. I'm going to try calling tomorrow and will update with my results!

This thread has been such a lifesaver for me! I'm currently in day 6 of the "no weeks to certify" status after my interview, and I was absolutely convinced I'd been denied until I found this discussion. Reading through everyone's nearly identical experiences really shows how broken EDD's communication system is - we're all going through the exact same process but getting zero explanation from them about what these status changes actually mean. The pattern is so consistent: pending review → no weeks to certify → system flag requiring manual review → eventual resolution with back pay. It's incredible that EDD doesn't just explain this upfront instead of leaving us all to panic and figure it out from each other! Based on all the success stories here, especially seeing how quickly reps can clear these flags once you actually get through to someone, I'm going to try calling tomorrow instead of waiting out their full timeline. The fact that those "disqualified" weeks can flip to paid status once resolved gives me so much hope for getting the back pay I desperately need. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this community support is invaluable when you're dealing with job loss and EDD's confusing system. I'll definitely update once I hopefully get through to someone!

Just wanted to add my recent experience for anyone else who finds this thread! I had the exact same situation happen to me in February - certified on a Wednesday, saw "paid" in History on Thursday, but the money didn't hit my Chase account until the following Monday. So it was about 4 business days total, but only because the weekend was in between. The key thing I learned is that weekends and holidays definitely don't count in the processing time, so don't panic if it spans over a weekend like mine did. Also, different banks have different processing speeds - my friend with Bank of America got hers a day faster than me with the same certification date. The system is definitely more reliable now than it was during the peak pandemic chaos!

This thread is so helpful! I'm actually going through something similar right now - filed my claim two weeks ago and just certified yesterday. The waiting and uncertainty is the worst part, especially when you have bills coming up. It's really reassuring to see all these recent success stories and actual timelines from real people. The EDD website is so vague about processing times, so hearing that 24-48 hours from "paid" status to bank account is pretty standard now makes me feel much better. I'll definitely bookmark this thread to reference if I start getting anxious about the timeline. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with EDD's confusing system!

I'm going through this EXACT same nightmare right now! Just got my EDD card yesterday and I've been stuck in that verification loop for over 6 hours. The app gets to that final step with the spinning circle and just sits there forever. When I try calling the number on the back of the card, it says my verification is "in process" and immediately hangs up. I was starting to think I was doing something wrong or my phone was broken, but reading through all these responses is such a relief - clearly this is a massive system failure on Money Network's end that they just haven't bothered to fix. Based on everyone's detailed advice here, especially from @Aisha Abdullah and @Amaya Watson, I'm definitely going to call 1-866-320-8699 first thing tomorrow morning at 8 AM and try the pressing 0 trick to get to a human who can manually reset my verification status. It's absolutely insane that we have to work around their broken system when we're already stressed about accessing our benefits, but I'm so grateful this community has figured out reliable solutions. Will definitely update once I get through to them! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - you're all lifesavers!

I'm dealing with this EXACT same verification loop issue right now! Just got my EDD Money Network card this afternoon and I've been trying to activate it for the past 2 hours with absolutely no success. That spinning circle at the final verification step is driving me insane, and like everyone else, when I call the number on the back it just says "verification in process" and hangs up immediately. Reading through all these responses has been such a huge relief - I honestly thought I was doing something wrong or that my phone was somehow incompatible with their app. It's clear this is a massive widespread system failure that Money Network just hasn't fixed despite it affecting so many people. Based on all the detailed step-by-step advice from everyone here, especially the 8 AM calling strategy and the pressing 0 trick to bypass their broken automated system, I'm definitely going to try calling 1-866-320-8699 first thing tomorrow morning. It's absolutely ridiculous that we have to work around their broken technology when we're already stressed about accessing our benefits, but I'm so grateful this community has figured out reliable workarounds. Will definitely post an update after I try the phone method tomorrow! Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - you're all heroes for helping each other navigate this broken system!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago and want to share what worked for me! The short answer is yes - you can absolutely certify for those weeks (4/10-4/23) since you weren't working during that time period. Here's what I learned from my experience: 1. **Verbal job offers don't count as "working"** - EDD's system is based on actual work performed, not future commitments or job offers. Until you physically start working and earning money, you're still unemployed in their eyes. 2. **For your certification this Sunday** - Answer all questions honestly based on your actual status during 4/10-4/23. Since you weren't working, you should be eligible for full benefits for those weeks. 3. **When you do start (around 5/2)** - That's when you'll report earnings for the days you actually worked, even if you haven't received payment yet. Keep a simple log of dates and hours worked. 4. **Contract work reporting tip** - If you know your hourly rate, multiply by hours worked. If it's project-based, estimate daily earnings by dividing total project value by expected working days. The key is being honest on your certifications and reporting based on when you actually perform work, not when you accept offers or receive payment. Since you're asking these questions, you're clearly trying to do things correctly - that's exactly the right approach! Good luck with the new contract position! 🎉

This thread has been incredibly comprehensive! Just wanted to add one more perspective as someone who recently navigated this transition successfully. I was in almost the exact same situation last month - accepted a contract role while on EDD but had about 2 weeks between accepting and starting. The key insight that helped me was understanding that EDD's certification system is really straightforward: it's all about your actual work status for those specific weeks you're certifying for. For your situation: - **Week of 4/10-4/23**: You didn't work = continue certifying normally - **Week you start working**: Report earnings for days actually worked in that week One thing I found super helpful was contacting the new employer to clarify exactly how they calculate pay for that first partial week. Some prorate based on days worked, others have minimum weekly amounts - knowing this upfront made my first certification much smoother. Also, don't overthink the "fraud" concern! The fact that you're here asking detailed questions shows you want to do everything correctly. EDD's system is designed to handle these transitions - they happen all the time. Just answer the certification questions honestly based on your actual work status each week. You've got this! Contract work can be a great stepping stone, and you're handling the transition perfectly by being thorough about the rules.