So glad you got it working! I'm dealing with the same issue right now - been trying to transfer $1,400 from my Money Network card for the past week with no luck. Going to try your exact steps tonight. Quick question - when you re-added your bank account, did you have to wait for micro-deposits to verify it again, or did it let you use it right away since it was already in the system before?

Just want to add another workaround that worked for me when I had this same issue a few months ago. If the browser method still doesn't work, you can also try using the Money Network card at Walmart's Money Center to do a "cash transfer" to your bank account. They charge a small fee (I think it was like $3), but it's way faster than dealing with the broken online system. You just need your card, ID, and your bank routing/account info. The money showed up in my account the next business day. Not ideal to pay a fee, but sometimes it's worth it when you need the funds quickly!

As someone who just joined this community after struggling with EDD for weeks, this thread has been incredibly enlightening! I've been making probably 300+ calls over the past two weeks with zero success - just endless busy signals and the occasional dropped call after hours of waiting. Reading everyone's experiences here really validates that this isn't a "me" problem but a systemic issue with EDD's phone system. The callback service testimonials are fascinating - the fact that multiple people are reporting 20-40 minute connection times with Claimyr vs our hundreds of failed manual attempts is pretty compelling evidence that there's a better way to handle this. I'm definitely going to try it today. The way I see it, I'm already losing money by spending entire days tied to my phone instead of working or job searching. A $20-30 service that can actually get me connected seems like a no-brainer at this point. Thanks everyone for sharing real solutions and honest experiences!

I'm in almost the exact same situation as you Emily! Been trying to reach EDD for about 3 weeks now and I've probably made close to 500 calls with only 2 successful holds that both ended in disconnects after 2+ hours. It's absolutely maddening. Reading through all these responses has been so validating - I was starting to think I was doing something fundamentally wrong, but clearly this is just how broken their system is now. The success stories with callback services like Claimyr are really compelling. Multiple people reporting 20-40 minute connection times vs our hundreds of failed attempts is pretty hard to argue with. I think I'm going to bite the bullet and try it today. Like others have said, I'm already losing way more than $20-30 by being stuck on the phone all day instead of working or job hunting. Thanks for starting this thread - it's been more helpful than weeks of searching for EDD advice online!

I had a similar issue with form DE 731 a few months ago. When the blue return envelope was missing from my packet, I called the EDD customer service line and they confirmed the mailing address that @Aisha Mohammed shared is correct. Just make sure to send it certified mail or with tracking so you have proof it was delivered - I learned that the hard way when my first attempt got lost in the mail. Also, if you're still having trouble getting through to EDD by phone, try calling right when they open at 8am - that's when I had the most success reaching someone. Good luck!

I went through this exact same situation last month! When I called EDD about the missing blue envelope, the representative told me I could also fax the DE 731 form to 1-916-464-3343 as an alternative to mailing it. This might be faster than regular mail if you're in a hurry to get your benefits processed. Just make sure to keep the fax confirmation receipt as proof you sent it. The mailing address that @Aisha Mohammed provided is definitely correct though - I used that address when I mailed mine and it went through without any issues. If you do mail it, I'd highly recommend following @Dmitry Popov's advice about using certified mail or tracking.

I'm in a similar boat - certified Sunday evening and my status changed to 'paid' this morning. From what I've experienced with direct deposit over the past few months, Wells Fargo is pretty reliable for EDD payments. I usually see the deposit hit my account by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning when I certify on Sunday. One tip that helped ease my anxiety: I set up account alerts with Wells Fargo so I get a text immediately when any deposit comes through. That way I don't have to keep obsessively checking my balance! You should be good for Friday's rent payment based on the timeline everyone else mentioned.

I've been through this exact same anxiety with my first direct deposit switch! The good news is that once your status shows 'paid', you're basically in the clear. I switched from the Money Network card about 6 months ago and Wells Fargo has been super consistent - usually deposits hit my account Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning when I certify on Sundays. Since you certified Sunday at noon and your status already changed to paid, I'd expect to see it in your account tomorrow (Tuesday) evening or Wednesday morning at the latest. Wells Fargo processes EDD deposits pretty quickly compared to some other banks. You should definitely have the funds well before Friday for rent! Pro tip: download the Wells Fargo app if you haven't already - it updates faster than online banking and you can set up push notifications for deposits so you'll know the second it hits your account.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

From my experience calling EDD, their lunch break seems to vary by department and individual representatives. I've noticed the phones are harder to get through around 12-1pm, but I've also had success calling during that time when others were available. The automated system runs 24/7, but for live representatives, I'd suggest calling early morning (8-9am) or mid-afternoon (2-4pm) for better chances of reaching someone without hitting lunch breaks.