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i just went to my local edd office in person and they helped me with my disability paperwork. might be easier than calling? idk if all offices do this but mine did
This isn't accurate for most SDI issues. While some EDD offices can provide general guidance, most in-person offices primarily handle Unemployment Insurance, not Disability Insurance. SDI is almost entirely handled through the centralized phone system or online. There are very few in-person services for SDI claims, especially since the pandemic.
UPDATE: Finally got through! I used the phone number and menu options that @helpful_guidance posted (thank you!!) and called right at 8:00am. Still had to wait about 35 minutes on hold, but eventually spoke with someone who was actually really helpful. They said my claim had a "medical certification issue" that needed to be resolved, but they fixed it while I was on the phone. My claim should be processed within 7-10 business days. For anyone else struggling with the phone system, definitely try calling right when they open!
Lucky you! I'm still trying to get through. Been on hold for 45 mins already today 😡
@Jake Sinclair Don t'give up! I know it s'incredibly frustrating but persistence really does pay off with EDD. Try hanging up and calling back if you ve'been on hold for more than an hour - sometimes the system gets stuck. Also, if you re'calling about a specific issue like a medical certification problem, make sure you have all your documents ready so the rep can resolve it during the call. Good luck!
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What an amazing thread to read through! Michael, I'm so relieved everything worked out for you in the end. This is such a perfect example of why this community is so valuable - seeing everyone jump in with practical advice, from Victoria's step-by-step guidance to Ruby sharing the Claimyr service, and everyone else sharing their own experiences. It really shows that even when EDD situations seem impossible, there's usually a path forward if you keep pushing and asking the right questions. Your doctor's office sounds incredible for having that emergency coverage during their closure - that's the kind of proactive service that makes all the difference when you're dealing with these tight deadlines. Hope your form gets submitted smoothly tomorrow and you can finally relax about this whole situation!
I'm new to this community but wow, what an incredible example of people coming together to help! Reading through this entire thread has been so heartwarming - from the initial panic to everyone jumping in with solutions, and then that amazing relief when Michael found out his doctor's office had emergency coverage. As someone who's just starting to navigate the EDD system myself, this gives me so much hope that there are real people here who understand these challenges and are willing to share their knowledge. Michael, congratulations on getting it sorted out, and thank you to everyone who contributed advice - I'm definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference!
As someone who just joined this community, reading through this entire thread has been such an incredible experience! Michael, I'm so happy everything worked out for you - what a relief that your doctor's office had emergency coverage available. This is exactly the kind of supportive community I was hoping to find when dealing with EDD issues. Everyone here jumped in with such practical, helpful advice - from detailed step-by-step solutions to sharing resources like Claimyr that I'd never heard of before. It's amazing how what seemed like an impossible situation had a relatively simple solution once you made that call. This thread is definitely going to be a reference point for me if I ever face similar deadline issues. Thank you all for showing how this community really works together to help each other navigate these challenging systems!
I'm also new here and completely agree! This thread has been such an amazing introduction to this community. It's incredible how everyone rallied around Michael with such thoughtful, practical advice when he was really stressed out. As someone who's never dealt with EDD before but might need to in the future, seeing all the different strategies people shared - from checking for covering doctors to using services like Claimyr to get through to representatives - has been so educational. And Michael, what a perfect ending! Your doctor's office really went above and beyond keeping someone available for emergencies. This whole experience shows that even when these government systems seem impossible to navigate, persistence and community support can make all the difference. Thanks to everyone for creating such a welcoming and helpful environment!
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hey did u try calling the different office locations? sometimes the local offices pick up faster than the main number. google edd disability offices near me and you might find a direct number
This is actually not correct information. Local EDD offices handle unemployment claims, not disability claims. SDI claims are processed through centralized units, and calling local offices will only result in being redirected back to the main SDI number. Please be careful about spreading misinformation that might waste people's time.
Any update on your situation? Were you able to get through to anyone? I'm curious because I'm about to file my claim next week for surgery and I'm getting nervous after reading all these stories...
I finally got through yesterday! I tried the Claimyr service someone recommended here, and it worked - took about 40 minutes before I was connected to a rep. Turns out there was a discrepancy between the last day worked that I entered and what my employer reported (off by one day). Something so small held up my entire claim for 5+ weeks with zero communication! The rep fixed it immediately and said I should see payment within 3-5 days. For your upcoming claim, make absolutely sure your last day worked matches exactly what your employer will report. And if you don't see movement within 2 weeks, start being proactive about contacting them.
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Has anyone tried reaching out to them on social media? Sometimes companies respond faster when you call them out publicly.
I tweeted at them last week. Radio silence. 🦗
I've seen some people get responses on Facebook, might be worth a shot
I'm in the exact same boat - been waiting since Tuesday for my callback and nothing! It's beyond frustrating when you're dealing with a disability and need these benefits to survive. I've tried calling directly multiple times but just get stuck in an endless hold loop. Reading through all these comments, it sounds like this is a widespread issue and not just us being unlucky. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and tips here - at least we know we're not alone in this mess. Going to try some of the suggestions like calling early morning and checking my spam folder. Fingers crossed something works soon! 🤞
I'm so sorry you're going through this too! It's awful that people with disabilities have to jump through these hoops just to get the support we've paid into. I've been dealing with the same runaround - it's like they don't understand that we can't just wait indefinitely when we're already struggling. Have you tried the early morning calling strategy that @Abigail bergen mentioned? I m'planning to set an alarm and call right when they open tomorrow. We shouldn t'have to work this hard for our own benefits, but here we are. Hang in there! 💪
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This is why we need universal basic income. The current system is clearly not working for people when they need it most. 😤
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Ava Garcia
•UBI would just make people lazy. We need to fix the current system, not replace it with handouts.
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StarSailor
•Ok boomer 🙄 UBI isn't about handouts, it's about providing a safety net so people can actually live while dealing with bureaucratic nightmares like this.
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Mikayla Davison
I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! After weeks of waiting, I finally got through to someone who told me there was a "processing hold" on my account that wasn't showing up anywhere online. Apparently it's pretty common but they don't notify you about it. The rep was able to release the hold immediately and I got my backpay within a few days. Definitely try the suggestions others have mentioned about calling early or using that callback service. Also, if you have any local EDD offices that do walk-ins, that might be another option. Hang in there - I know how stressful it is when you're counting on that money! 💪
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Anastasia Ivanova
•This is super helpful! A "processing hold" that doesn't show up online sounds exactly like what might be happening to me. I've been checking my account obsessively and everything looks fine on my end. Did they tell you what caused the hold in the first place? I'm definitely going to try calling first thing in the morning. Thanks for sharing your experience - it gives me hope that this can actually get resolved! 🙏
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