pro tip: if u can get thru to anyone on the phone, be super nice to them. theyre probably stressed af too. i was polite and the lady went above and beyond to help me

Has anyone else noticed that the website is always "under maintenance" when you try to log in? It's like they're doing it on purpose to avoid paying us 🙄

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes their emails end up there. Also, make sure your contact info is up to date in their system.

This happened to me too! I finally got through after weeks of trying. Here's what worked: I called the 833 number, pressed 1 for English, then 1, 2, 4 in that order. If you hear 'thank you for calling,' hang up and try again. If you get music, you're in! Good luck!

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is down... again? 🙄 How are we supposed to check our claim status if the system is always broken?

PSA: There's a new bill being proposed to overhaul the EDD system. Call your reps and tell them to support it! We need change ASAP.

Have you checked if there are any pending questions or forms you need to fill out? Sometimes they don't notify you and your claim just sits there.

guys i've been waiting for 3 months now. edd is a joke. im bout to lose my apartment cuz of this bs 😭

Pro tip: call right when they open. I always have better luck getting through early in the morning. Also, have a pen and paper ready to jot down any info they give you. And don't forget to ask for a reference number for the call!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get our money? 🤡 system is broken af

Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you checked your spam folder? I found my approval letter there after weeks of waiting. Nearly had a heart attack when I realized. 😅

Anyone else feel like they're stuck in a kafka-esque nightmare dealing with this bureaucracy? It's like we're all characters in a absurdist play and the disability office is the cruel playwright. 🎭

Plot twist: they received your docs but lost them in the void of bureaucracy. Happened to me TWICE. Make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them!

Hey OP, when you do get through, ask them for an estimated processing time. Sometimes they can give you a ballpark figure of when to expect your payment. Also, don't forget to ask if there's anything else they need from you to speed things up!

lmao welcome to the wonderful world of EDD where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter 🤡

Guys, I know it sucks, but remember the EDD workers are probably overwhelmed too. Be nice when you call, it goes a long way!

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: • Best times to call are usually early morning (right when they open) or late afternoon • Keep trying different menu options - sometimes certain departments have shorter wait times • Use the online portal to submit questions if possible • Document EVERYTHING - dates you called, who you spoke to, what they said • Be persistent and don't give up It's a pain, but eventually you'll get through. Hang in there!

lol maybe we should all pool our money and hire a skywriter to fly over EDD with 'ANSWER YOUR PHONES' 😂

Unpopular opinion: maybe if the process wasn't so long and complicated, there'd be less fraud and they could process legit claims faster. Just sayin' 🤷‍♂️

idk if this helps but I found out they have an online portal where you can check your application status. Doesn't give much info but at least you can see if there's been any movement