Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass to 'streamline' the EDD process? Wonder if it'll actually help or just make things worse 🙄

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting your payment, try reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes expedite things with EDD. Worked for me!

Here's what worked for me after weeks of trying: 1. Call exactly at 8:01 AM 2. Press 1 for English (or 2 for Spanish) 3. Then press 1, 2, 4 in that order 4. If you hear music, hang up and try again 5. Repeat until you get in the queue It took me about 30 tries but I finally got through. Don't give up!

idk if this helps but I emailed my state representative and they actually got back to me and helped push my claim through. might be worth a shot!

Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is down like every other day? How are we supposed to check our claim status if we can't even log in? 🤦‍♂️

Quick question - does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to process the paperwork once they receive it? I'm trying to plan my budget and I'm getting anxious about the wait time.

Unpopular opinion: despite all the issues, EDD is doing the best they can with an outdated system and unprecedented demand. Cut them some slack.

Has anyone had luck with the new ID verification system? I've been stuck on that step for days.

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes the website has updates before they call or send mail.

lol welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a seat, you'll be here a while 😂😭

I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to apply for weeks now. The whole system needs an overhaul. Anyone know if there's a way to apply by mail or in person?

Pro tip: Try applying super early in the morning or late at night. Less traffic on the site, might have better luck getting through. Worked for me!

Pro tip: if you can, get your doctor to fax over any missing medical info directly to EDD. Somehow that seems to speed things up.

Anyone else notice how the EDD website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

Honestly, at this point I'm considering hiring a lawyer. Has anyone gone that route?

ATTENTION EVERYONE: There's a new bill being proposed to overhaul the EDD system. Call your reps and tell them to support it!

Pro tip: if you have Twitter, try tweeting at your state's unemployment office. Sometimes they respond faster there because it's public.

Anyone else notice that the hold music is always some weird jazz? Like, at least give us some decent tunes if were gonna be stuck listening for hours 🎷🙄

I feel your pain, OP. The EDD is a labyrinth of bureaucracy and outdated systems. It's like they're stuck in the 90s or something. Hang in there!

Have you considered hiring an advocate? They can sometimes navigate the system better and get results faster. It costs money, but might be worth it if you're really stuck.