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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.
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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.
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Hang in there, OP. I know it's tough, but you'll get through this. Sending positive vibes your way! ✨
Thank you, I really appreciate the support! 💖
This is such a common issue unfortunately! I went through the exact same thing about 6 months ago. One thing that helped me was checking if there were any pending issues in my account that I missed - sometimes they flag something for review and don't send a clear notification. Also, try calling the disability line specifically if you were on disability benefits, not the regular unemployment line. The wait times are still brutal but sometimes a bit better. Document every attempt you make to contact them with dates/times - it helps if you need to escalate later. Wishing you luck getting this sorted out quickly! 🤞
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So just checking back here - did u get ur claim figured out? I'm curious what happened since I might be in similar boat soon with my pregnancy leave ending next month 😬
Yes! I followed the advice here - used my original last day worked (Sept 18) and had my doctor clearly state it was a NEW diagnosis starting Jan 13. My claim was approved within 10 days! No issues at all. I'm so relieved. Good luck with your situation too!
I'm going through something very similar right now! My pregnancy disability ended last week and I'm dealing with postpartum anxiety. My doctor wants me to file a new claim too. Reading through all these responses is SO helpful - I was totally confused about the dates too. It's reassuring to see that @aa3cde904ab6 got approved so quickly following this advice. I'm definitely going to use my original last day worked and make sure my doctor is super clear about the new diagnosis date. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!
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Have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out of all devices and waiting 24 hours before trying again can help. Good luck!
I had the exact same issue a few months back! After trying everything (different browsers, clearing cache, etc.), I discovered my antivirus software was blocking some of the EDD site's security features. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus/firewall and see if that helps. Also, make sure JavaScript is enabled - EDD's site relies heavily on it. If you're still stuck after your call, try accessing the site through a VPN sometimes that bypasses weird regional connection issues. Keep us posted on what the agent tells you!
Oh wow, the antivirus blocking thing is something I never would have thought of! That's actually really helpful. I do have pretty aggressive security settings, so that could definitely be the culprit. Thanks for the tip about JavaScript too - I'll double check that's enabled. The VPN idea is interesting too, might be worth a shot if nothing else works. Really appreciate all the detailed suggestions! 🙏
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This is total garbage! EDD is THE WORST when it comes to these system glitches. They've been happening constantly since their so-called "upgrade" in January. I work in HR and I've had DOZENS of employees dealing with exactly this issue in the past few months. The worst part is that EDD acts like it's YOUR problem to fix when THEIR system is broken!! And good luck getting through on the phone - they've clearly understaffed their call center. My advice? Besides getting someone on the phone, go to your state assembly member's office. They have special EDD liaisons who can cut through the red tape. It's ridiculous that we have to resort to this, but I've had several employees get results this way when nothing else worked.
That's a great suggestion about contacting my assembly member! I hadn't thought of that option. I'm going to try calling again tomorrow using the Claimyr service someone mentioned, but if that doesn't work, I'll definitely reach out to my assembly member's office. It's ridiculous we have to go to these lengths!
I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! My SDI dates have been changing randomly too and I'm missing payments from the last two weeks of February. What's really concerning is that I'm seeing this pattern across multiple posts in this community - it seems like EDD's system update in January created widespread issues specifically for pregnancy disability claims. Has anyone tried filing a complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs about these systemic issues? I'm wondering if there's a way to escalate this beyond individual claims since it's clearly affecting so many people. We shouldn't have to use third-party services or contact assembly members just to get the benefits we've paid into! Also @PrinceJoe - definitely try the assembly member route if the phone calls don't work. I've heard they can sometimes get results within a few days compared to weeks of trying to get through to EDD directly.
Yuki Tanaka
guys i think i figured it out. we need to perform a ritual sacrifice to the EDD gods. whos got a goat we can use? 🐐😈
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Carmen Diaz
•LOL I'm dead 💀 But at this point, I'm willing to try anything!
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Javier Hernandez
I'm dealing with the exact same issue! The call drops literally the second someone picks up - it's so frustrating. I've been trying for weeks now and I'm starting to panic about my claim status. Has anyone found a pattern to when this happens? Like is it specific times of day or certain phone numbers? I'm wondering if it's a technical glitch on their end or if there's something we can do differently. Really hoping someone has a solution because I'm running out of options here 😤
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Mason Kaczka
•Hey Javier! I'm new here but dealing with the same nightmare. From what I've been reading in this thread, it seems like it's a widespread system issue rather than something on our end. @b382224f7ba6 mentioned they're working on upgrading the phone systems but it's slow going. Maybe try the early morning approach that @4b39a7f6e0cf suggested? Also keeping a log like @e48375666769 recommended might help document all our failed attempts. We're definitely not alone in this struggle! 😔
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