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.

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.

i alwasy certify on monday morning cause sunday is a nightmare lol

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.

wait im confused... isn't this kinda the new employers fault? like they should pay u for the time they promised u would be working. did u sign a contract or anything? maybe u should be going after them instead of EDD??

One additional important point: Make sure you're meeting the work search requirements while waiting for this to be resolved. You need to be completing job search activities and documenting them, even if you have a job lined up for January. EDD may ask for this information during your eligibility interview, and failing to conduct a work search could jeopardize your benefits for reasons completely separate from the voluntary quit issue.

has anyone else noticed the EDD website is actualy easier to use now than calling? i got halfway through my claim online before needing to talk to someone... maybe try that first? just click the "UI Online" button on their website

Update on wait times based on recent data: The EDD has implemented some staffing improvements in Q1 2025. Current statistics show: - Average wait time if you get through: 37 minutes - Average attempts needed to connect: 8-12 calls - Best time to call: 8:00-8:30am or 1:15-2:00pm - Worst time to call: 10:00-11:30am and 3:30-4:30pm If your freelance income was minimal (less than 10% of your total income), it may not significantly impact your claim processing. However, if it was substantial, prepare for additional verification steps. Also important: When certifying for benefits after your claim is approved, be sure to accurately report any ongoing freelance work. Even small amounts must be reported during the certification process.