Can't reach California Disability? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- 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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Just a heads up, if you do end up having to repay, make sure you get documentation of everything. I paid mine off and then six months later they tried to say I still owed. Thank god I kept all my receipts!
Omg that's terrifying. Did you have any trouble proving you'd paid?
It was a pain in the ass, but I eventually got it sorted. Took like a month of back and forth tho. Moral of the story: document EVERYTHING
This happened to me last year and I was freaking out! Here's what worked for me: 1) Don't panic - these things can often be resolved, 2) Gather all your paperwork (benefit statements, work search logs, everything), 3) Call the overpayment department specifically (different from regular EDD line), and 4) If you can't afford to pay back immediately, ask about hardship options. In my case, it turned out I had reported my part-time work correctly but their system had a glitch. Took 3 months to fix but they eventually cleared it. Good luck! 🤞
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is exactly the kind of detailed advice I was hoping to find. The part about calling the overpayment department specifically is super helpful - I didn't even know there was a separate line for that. It's also reassuring to hear that system glitches do happen and can be fixed, even if it takes time. Really appreciate you taking the time to break down the steps! 🙏
Join the conversation
UPDATE: I talked to my HR department and they confirmed they had me coded as an Ohio employee even though I've been working in their California office for 6 years! They're fixing it in their system and providing me with a letter explaining the error. I'm also gathering all my pay stubs and W2s to upload to EDD. I also used Claimyr to get through to EDD (after trying for 3 days on my own with no luck). The agent was able to see that my claim is still with the auditor but added notes about the payroll error and flagged it for review. They said with the employer's letter, they should be able to process my claim within 2 weeks. Fingers crossed this gets resolved soon. I'll post another update when I hear more. Thank you all for your help!
That's great news! So glad you're making progress!
Wow, what a journey you've been through! Your experience really highlights how important it is to stay persistent and get the right people involved. I'm dealing with a similar multi-state employment issue right now (different situation but same frustration with the system), and your step-by-step approach gives me hope. The fact that your HR department was able to identify and fix the coding error so quickly once you contacted them shows how crucial that step was. And using Claimyr to actually reach a specialist who could add notes to your file - that's exactly the kind of actionable progress that makes a difference. Two weeks sounds much more reasonable than the indefinite waiting you were facing before. Thanks for sharing your update and for following the advice from everyone here. It's going to help so many people who find themselves in similar situations. Please do keep us posted on the final resolution!
I'm new to this community but wanted to chime in - your story is incredibly helpful! I just moved from Texas to California for work and I'm realizing I should probably check with my HR department proactively to make sure my disability contributions are going to the right place. Better to catch this stuff early than deal with what you went through. Really appreciate you taking the time to share all the updates and resources. The Claimyr tip especially seems like a game-changer for actually reaching real people at EDD!
Join the conversation
Hey, just wondering if you got this sorted out? I'm having the same issue and could use some advice if you found a solution!
Still working on it, but I'll update here if I figure it out. We're all in the same boat 😅
I ran into the E324 error a few months ago and it was a nightmare! What finally worked for me was making sure my address EXACTLY matched what was on file with Social Security Administration, not just the DMV. Even things like "Street" vs "St" or apartment formatting can cause this error. Also, try using Internet Explorer or Edge if you're on Chrome/Firefox - their old system seems to work better with older browsers sometimes. The whole process is frustrating but don't give up!
This is super helpful! I never would have thought about the exact address formatting being so important. I'm dealing with the same E324 error right now and I bet that's my issue - I probably put "Ave" instead of "Avenue" or something like that. Going to double-check everything against my SSA records. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙏
Oh wow, the address formatting thing makes so much sense! I've been having this same E324 error and I bet that's exactly what's happening. I moved last year and probably have slight differences between what I told DMV vs SSA. Question though - how do you check what address format SSA has on file? Do you have to call them or is there an online way to verify? Also curious about the browser thing - did IE/Edge actually make a difference for the registration process specifically?
Join the conversation
Pro tip: If you haven't heard anything after 3 weeks, try reaching out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite things!
How do you even find your local rep? 🤔
Just google '[your city] state representative' and it should come up. Most have contact forms on their websites for constituent services.
I'm currently waiting on my SDI claim too and it's been about 10 days since they received it. From what I'm seeing here, sounds like I'm still within the normal timeframe. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it helps to know what to expect! @Connor Richards, hope you hear back soon!
Hang in there everyone! I just got my approval letter today after exactly 16 days of waiting. It's such a relief! The timing really does seem to vary but most people here are right about the 2-3 week timeframe. @Connor Richards @Aisha Jackson - hopefully you both hear back soon too! 🤞
That's awesome news @Yara Nassar! 16 days isn't too bad at all. I'm on day 8 now so hopefully I'll hear something in the next week or so. It's really helpful seeing everyone's actual timelines instead of just guessing. @Connor Richards how are you holding up with the waiting?
Yuki Ito
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The online switch worked perfectly for me - took about 2 payment cycles to fully kick in. One thing to watch out for: make sure your bank account info is 100% accurate when you enter it. I made a typo in my routing number the first time and it delayed everything by another month. Also, don't close or throw away the BofA card right away even after direct deposit starts working. I kept mine as a backup just in case there were any issues with the direct deposit. EDD systems can be finicky sometimes!
0 coins
Fatima Al-Hashimi
•Great advice about keeping the BofA card as backup! I'm definitely going to double-check my routing and account numbers before submitting. Did you notice any interruption in payments during the transition, or did it switch seamlessly after those 2 cycles?
0 coins
Isabella Silva
Just wanted to add my experience - I successfully switched from the EDD debit card to direct deposit about 3 months ago. The online process through SDI Online worked great, but there are a few things I wish I had known beforehand: 1. It took exactly 2 payment cycles before direct deposit kicked in (so plan for that timing) 2. You can still access any remaining balance on the BofA card even after switching - it doesn't expire 3. Make sure to use a checking account, not savings - some credit unions have issues with SDI direct deposits to savings accounts The whole process was way easier than I expected after reading horror stories online. Just be patient with the timing and you should be good to go!
0 coins
Dylan Fisher
•This is really helpful info! I'm new to the SDI system and was worried about making the switch. Good to know about the 2 payment cycle timing - I'll plan accordingly. Quick question though - when you say "make sure to use a checking account," does that apply to all banks or just credit unions? I have a regular checking account with Chase, so hopefully that should work fine?
0 coins