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  • Give you free callbacks if the EDD drops your call

If I could give 10 stars I would

If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!

Really made a difference

Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

An incredibly helpful service

An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

IT WORKS!! Not a scam!

I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!

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Quinn Herbert

EDD online application error after ID.me verification - help!

I'm having trouble with my EDD application online. After completing the ID.me verification, I tried to go back to the EDD website to finish my application, but I keep getting an error message. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to fix it or what to do next?

Miranda Singer

Hey OP, what exact error message are you getting? Might help to know the specifics.

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Quinn Herbert

It just says "Error: Unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later." Super helpful, right? 🙄

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Miranda Singer

Oof, yeah that's not very informative. Classic EDD. Might be worth trying at different times of day, sometimes their system gets overloaded.

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Nicole

did you ever get it fixed? I am getting the same error message now.

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Klaus Schmidt

EDD payment issues after recent job loss - need advice on notices/letters

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD payment and I'm not sure what to do. My last job ended recently and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this. Have you received any notices or letters from EDD after your job ended? What was your experience like?

Keisha Thompson

anyone else feel like they need a degree in bureaucracy just to navigate the EDD system? 🎓🤡

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Paolo Bianchi

Seriously! I think I could write a dissertation on "The Art of Waiting on Hold" at this point 📚📞

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Yara Assad

EDD should offer a course: "Confusion 101: How to Misunderstand Every Form" 😂

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Olivia Clark

Hey OP, hang in there! We've all been in the same boat. It's frustrating but it'll work out eventually. Just keep at it and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. We're all here supporting each other! 💪

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Marilyn Dixon

EDD Callback Scheduled Wrong Day - Need Advice ASAP!

Has anyone else had issues with their claim payment approval being scheduled for the wrong day? I just got notified that my callback was set for today instead of tomorrow morning like I requested. This is so frustrating! I really need to speak with someone about my claim and now I'm worried I might miss the call. Anyone know if there's a way to reschedule or what I should do?

Gael Robinson

This whole system is broken af. I've been trying to get my claim approved for MONTHS. Every time I think I'm making progress, something like this happens. Anyone else feel like were just stuck in an endless loop? 🤡

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Edward McBride

Preach! 🙌 I swear they make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits.

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Darcy Moore

It's a total clown show 🤡 I've started treating it like a part-time job just to get what I'm owed.

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Dana Doyle

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for way too long: 1. Always document EVERYTHING. Keep a log of every call, email, and interaction. 2. If possible, try to get the name and ID number of anyone you talk to. 3. Be persistent but polite. The people on the phone didn't create this mess. 4. Check your online account regularly for updates or changes. 5. If all else fails, contact your local representative's office. They can sometimes help push things through. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this frustrating boat together. 💪

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Marilyn Dixon

This is super helpful, thank you! Definitely gonna start keeping better records.

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Liam Duke

Great advice! I'd add: join local Facebook groups or subreddits about unemployment in your state. Sometimes you can get insider tips or heads up about system issues.

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Zainab Omar

SDI claim approved but no card - need help routing to bank + applying for PFL

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My disability claim was approved, but I haven't received my card yet. I really need to talk to someone about getting it routed to my bank account. On top of that, I want to apply for baby bonding insurance. Anyone else dealt with this? Any tips on how to actually get through to a real person at EDD?

Ravi Gupta

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out to your local state representative's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push things along.

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GalacticGuru

This! 👆 My assemblyman's office was a game changer when I was stuck in EDD limbo.

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Freya Pedersen

anyone else think its wild that in 2023 we still gotta jump through all these hoops just to get our benefits? smh

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Omar Fawaz

Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul

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Carmen Lopez

EDD payment delay after Notice of Computation - normal or problem?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim. I filed a while back and got my Notice of Computation, but I'm still waiting on my payment. Does anyone know why there might be a delay? I'm trying to figure out if this is normal or if I need to do something else. Any advice would be appreciated!

Dmitry Ivanov

anyone else feel like were living in a dystopian novel? government cant even do its basic job of helping people when they need it smh

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Ava Garcia

For real tho. It's like they're playing games with our lives 🤡

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Miguel Silva

Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online interaction. You never know when you might need to prove you've been trying to resolve an issue.

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Vincent Bimbach

How to check status of disability claim with EDD? Approved/denied? Need help!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get an update on my disability claim. I've been waiting for what feels like forever and I'm not sure if it's been approved or denied. Does anyone know how I can find out the status? Also, I'm wondering if they might need any additional information to make a decision. This waiting game is driving me crazy!

Amaya Watson

anyone else think its crazy that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get the benefits we've paid into? smh

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Grant Vikers

For real. It's like they forget it's OUR money 🙄

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Giovanni Martello

Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a bit depending on location.

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Vincent Bimbach

I'm in California. Does that make a difference?

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Giovanni Martello

Oh yeah, CA can be tough. Their EDD is notoriously slow. Might wanna check out r/CAUnemployment for more specific advice.

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Sofia Price

Can I use old SDI claim for new intermittent LOA or do I have to file again?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out if I can use my previous disability claim for a new intermittent leave of absence. Do I have to file a whole new claim or can I somehow use the old one? I'm not sure how to proceed and could use some advice on what to do when I call about this. Any tips on what documents I should have ready or questions I should ask?

Ella rollingthunder87

pro tip: keep a journal of all ur symptoms and how they affect ur work. itll help when explaining why u need intermittent leave

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Sofia Price

That's a great idea, thanks! I'll start doing that right away.

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Yara Campbell

Anyone else feel like they're playing disability claim bingo? 🎰 I swear, every time I call it's a new rule or requirement 😅

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Isaac Wright

LOL for real tho 🤣 I'm convinced they just make this stuff up as they go along

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Maya Diaz

Disability Claim Bingo sounds like the world's most depressing game show 😂

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Dylan Campbell

SDI claim taking over 30 days to process - what can I do?

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their SDI claim to be processed? It's been over a month now and I'm still waiting. Is this normal? I'm starting to get really frustrated with how long it's taking. Any advice on what I should do or say when I finally get through to someone on the phone?

CosmicCowboy

Anyone else notice how the wait times got way worse after covid? Its like they never recovered from the backlog 🤔

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Amina Diallo

Yep, it's a mess. I heard they lost a bunch of staff and never replaced them. Classic government move 🙄

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Oliver Schulz

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up if you're really stuck.

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Dylan Campbell

I didn't even know that was an option! How do I find my rep?

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Oliver Schulz

Just google '[your city] state representative'. Most have a 'constituent services' section on their website where you can ask for help with state agencies.

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Dylan Cooper

UI claim delayed after submitting new medical info - 10 week auto pay not working?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment claim. I filed back in June and provided some new medical info in February. I was supposed to get automatic payments for 10 weeks, but now it's delayed. Anyone else dealing with this? Any ideas why this might be happening?

Paolo Rizzo

Plot twist: the EDD is actually run by a bunch of sloths 🦥 That's why everything takes foreverrrrr

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Amina Sy

LOL 😂 That explains so much!

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Oliver Fischer

Nah, sloths would be an improvement. At least they're cute.

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Natasha Ivanova

Hey, quick question - when you say "automatic payment," do you mean SDI or UI? The process can be different depending on which one you're dealing with.

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Dylan Cooper

Oh, good point! I'm dealing with UI. Should've mentioned that in my original post.

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Natasha Ivanova

Gotcha. For UI, new medical info can definitely cause delays. They might be reevaluating your eligibility. Hang in there!

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Myles Regis

EDD payment not received - no updates on UI Online. What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment payment. I haven't received it yet and I'm getting worried. I checked my account online but there's no update or message about the status. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?

Kyle Wallace

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤡

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Ryder Ross

lmao if only fixing EDD was that easy

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Gianni Serpent

Unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for a job instead of relying on unemployment? 🤷‍♂️

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Henry Delgado

Dude, read the room. People are here because they're struggling, not because they want a lecture.

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Olivia Kay

Ok boomer 🙄

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