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- 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
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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.
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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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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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Ugh, the EDD is such a mess. I swear they're understaffed on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. It's a broken system.
Preach! 🙌 It's like they want us to give up. But we can't afford to!
Idk man, I think they're just overwhelmed. The pandemic really messed things up.
I totally feel your pain! I've been through the same nightmare trying to reach EDD. What finally worked for me was calling exactly at 8:00 AM when they open - like literally hitting redial at 7:59:59 AM. I also had better luck with the technical support line (1-800-300-5616) rather than the main claims line. Another trick I learned: if you get the busy signal, hang up immediately and call back - don't wait for it to disconnect you. It took me 47 tries one morning, but I finally got through to someone who actually helped. Stay strong and keep trying - you'll get there! 💪
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I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.
While $20 might seem like a lot, the time saved and stress avoided can make it worthwhile. Weigh your options!
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - it's been 3 weeks since my doctor submitted additional paperwork and radio silence from EDD. One thing that helped me was calling the technical support line instead of the regular claims line (1-800-563-2441). They can sometimes see different information in the system or at least confirm whether your doctor's submission was properly processed. Also, if you have any local disability advocacy groups in your area, they often have contacts or know the best strategies for your specific region. Don't give up - I know it's exhausting but your persistence will pay off eventually! 💪
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Update on your situation? Were you able to get through to someone who could help? The key is getting to a tier 2 specialist who understands the Workers' Comp to SDI transition process.
Thanks for checking back! I spent almost 6 hours trying to get through yesterday with no luck. Going to try again today. I did mail my formal appeal with all the documentation yesterday just to get that process started in case I can't resolve it by phone.
I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! My work injury happened in 2021 and I just transitioned from Workers' Comp to SDI in December 2024. The first EDD rep I spoke with told me the exact same thing - that I couldn't get retroactive payments because my Workers' Comp rate was higher. I knew this didn't sound right, so I kept calling back until I got someone more experienced. The third person I spoke with immediately understood that these were CONSECUTIVE benefits, not overlapping ones, and was able to process my retroactive payments within a week. My advice: Don't take no for an answer from the first rep you talk to. Ask to be transferred to a disability specialist or supervisor. Also, when you call, lead with "I need help with a Workers' Compensation to SDI transition" - this seems to get you routed to people who actually understand these cases. The system is definitely confusing, but you're absolutely entitled to those benefits for the period after your Workers' Comp ended. Keep fighting for it!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm going to keep calling and specifically ask for a disability specialist or supervisor right from the start. It's so frustrating that the first-level reps don't understand these transitions, but I'm encouraged that you were able to get it resolved. I'll definitely use your approach of leading with "Workers' Compensation to SDI transition" when I call today. Really appreciate you taking the time to share what worked for you!
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Ugh, the EDD strikes again! 🙄 I swear they do this on purpose to save money. Hang in there, OP. You're not alone in this mess.
I went through something similar a few months ago! My payments just stopped out of nowhere too. Turns out there was a "routine review" they triggered on my account that I never got notified about. I'd suggest logging into your EDD account and looking under the "Inbox" or "Notifications" section - sometimes important messages get buried there. Also check if your certification status changed to "pending" instead of "paid." If you can't find anything obvious, definitely try the online contact form first before calling. It took them about 2 weeks to respond to mine, but at least you'll have a paper trail. Hope this helps! 🤞
Hannah White
anyone else think its crazy that in 2023 were still dealing with physical debit cards? why cant they just do direct deposit like a normal job smh
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Mateo Silva
•They do offer direct deposit tho? At least in my state. You just have to set it up.
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Hannah White
•Wait, for real? How did I not know this 🤦♂️
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Sean Murphy
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim was approved about 2 weeks ago and still nothing. I've been checking my mailbox obsessively every day. It's so stressful when you're depending on that money. From what I've read online, it seems like the timeframe can be anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on mail delays and processing. Have you tried checking if there's a way to see the status online? I'm thinking of trying that calling service someone mentioned above if I don't hear anything by Friday.
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