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Can't cash EDD disability check - bank issue or EDD problem?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble cashing my state disability check. Has anyone else run into this issue? I'm not sure if it's a problem with my bank or something on the EDD's end. Any advice on what to do or who to talk to would be really helpful!

Aurora Lacasse

Ugh, that sucks! I had a similar problem last month. Have you tried calling EDD directly? They might be able to tell you if there's an issue with the check itself.

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Daniel Washington

I've been trying to get through to them for days, but the lines are always busy. It's so frustrating!

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Anthony Young

Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through that way.

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Daniel Washington

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning.

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Charlotte White

I found a way to actually 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

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Admin_Masters

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Charlotte White

I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Matthew Sanchez

20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep for just a phone call 🤔

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Charlotte White

I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Time is money, ya know?

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Ella Thompson

Have you checked if the check is expired? Sometimes they send them out with a really short expiration date and if you dont cash it in time, you have to request a new one.

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JacksonHarris

This happened to me once. Turns out my bank put a hold on the check because it was a large amount. Maybe give your bank a call and see if that's whats going on?

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Daniel Washington

Oh, I hadn't thought of that! I'll definitely check with my bank. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Jeremiah Brown

The whole EDD system is a joke tbh. I've been dealing with issues for months now. Good luck getting any real help from them 🙄

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Royal_GM_Mark

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're purposely making it difficult for us.

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Amelia Cartwright

Come on guys, its not that bad. Ive had mostly good experiences with them. Maybe im just lucky lol

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Chris King

Here's what you need to do: 1. First, double-check the check for any errors (name, amount, date, etc.). 2. If everything looks correct, contact your bank and ask if there's a hold or any issue on their end. 3. If the bank says it's fine, you'll need to contact EDD. Use the Claimyr service mentioned above if you can't get through normally. 4. When you talk to EDD, ask them to verify the check's status in their system. 5. If the check is valid but you still can't cash it, request a replacement check. 6. In the meantime, ask about direct deposit options for future payments to avoid this issue. Remember to document everything - dates you called, who you spoke to, what they said. This can be helpful if you need to escalate the issue later. Good luck!

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Daniel Washington

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out!

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Rachel Clark

This is solid advice right here. Saving this for future reference!

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Zachary Hughes

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk hope u get it sorted soon bro

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