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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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EDD: Got the 'Next in Line' text! What should I expect on the call?
Hey everyone, I just got a text saying I'm next in line for my call about my benefits. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Has anyone been through this recently? Any tips on what I should have ready or expect?
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EDD disability payments suddenly stopped - anyone else? Need advice!
Hey everyone, I finally got through to EDD after two days of trying! It was such a relief. Has anyone else had their disability payments suddenly stop? I'm wondering if there's a common reason for this or if it's just my case. Any advice on what to do next would be really appreciated.
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Have you checked if your claim period expired? Sometimes payments stop because you need to file a new claim. It's not always clear when this happens.
I didn't even think of that! I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the tip!
ugh im in the same boat. payments stopped 3 weeks ago and i cant get anyone on the phone. this system is so broken 😡
3 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local representatives? Sometimes they can help speed things up.
no i havent. didnt even know that was an option. ill give it a shot, thanks!
EDD Document Processing Time? Sent Docs Last Week, No Update Yet
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with EDD and it's driving me crazy. I sent in some documents they requested last week, but I haven't heard anything back. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to process this stuff? I'm getting worried they didn't receive my docs or if they need more info. This wait is killing me!
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Quick question - did you send your docs certified mail? That way you have proof they received them. Might help if you need to follow up.
No, I didn't think of that. Good idea for next time though!
EDD Claim Effective Date Change: No Updates After a Month. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. About a month ago, I requested a change to my claim effective date. I've been waiting to hear back about the status of this change, but so far, crickets. Has anyone else dealt with something similar? How long did it take for you to get an update? I'm starting to get a little anxious here.
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Have you checked your spam folder? I know it sounds dumb, but I found my update email there after weeks of waiting!
OMG I didn't even think of that! Checking now... 👀
Update: Nothing in spam. Back to square one 😭
I heard they're super backlogged rn because of some new policy changes. Might be why it's taking so long.
Any idea what the policy changes are? I'm curious if it'll affect my claim too
Not sure on the specifics, but I think it has something to do with how they're processing covid-related claims. Don't quote me on that tho lol
EDD certification issue: Back-to-work date changed to 10/14 after online certification. Will I still receive payments?
Hey everyone, I just certified online for my unemployment benefits, but I'm a bit worried. The new period timeframe changed my back-to-work date to 10/14. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm just trying to make sure I'm still good to receive my payments. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is always down for maintenance when you need it most? It's like they WANT us to miss our certification deadlines 🙄
OMG YES! I swear it's a conspiracy to reduce payouts or something 😂
Pro tip: Try accessing the site late at night or early morning. Less traffic, fewer issues!
Guys, I'm in the same boat. Been on unemployment for 3 months now and every week is a new adventure in bureaucratic nonsense. Hang in there, we're all learning the ropes together! 💪
Thanks for the positivity! Sometimes it feels like we're all just stuck in this weird EDD limbo
No problem! We gotta stick together. This whole process is a marathon, not a sprint!
Chloe Wilson
lol watch them call when ur in the bathroom 🚽📞
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Diego Mendoza
Bruh, don't even joke about that. I'd cry 😭
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Anastasia Romanov
That's why I always keep my phone with me, even in the shower. Can't miss that call! 🧼📱
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StellarSurfer
Has anyone else noticed that the hold music is like, the worst ever? I swear they use it as torture to make us hang up. 🎵😫
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Sean Kelly
omg yes! I hear it in my nightmares now 😱
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Zara Malik
Plot twist: it's actually subliminal messaging telling us to give up on our claims 👀
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