EDD Application Status Check - No Updates After 3 Weeks. Help!
Hey everyone, I applied for unemployment benefits on August 7th and haven't heard anything back yet. It's been a few weeks and I'm getting worried. Has anyone else experienced long wait times for their application to be processed? Any tips on how to check the status or speed things up?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment application delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWgNTuXJMUA
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Juan Moreno
Ugh, I feel ya. I applied back in July and it took forever to hear back. Have you tried calling them? That's what finally worked for me.
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Savanna Franklin
•I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating! How long did you have to wait on hold?
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Juan Moreno
•Honestly, it was a nightmare. I was on hold for like 3 hours before I finally got through to someone. But it was worth it to get some answers.
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Amy Fleming
•3 hours? You got lucky! I've been trying for days and can't even get put on hold. This system is a joke 🤡
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Alice Pierce
Pro tip: set up reminders on your phone to follow up every couple of weeks. I use Google Keep for this. Also, make sure you have all your application info handy when you do get through to someone.
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Savanna Franklin
•That's a great idea, thanks! I'll definitely set up some reminders. Do you know how often I should be checking in?
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Alice Pierce
•I'd say every 2 weeks is a good start. If you don't hear anything after a month, start trying to call more frequently. Good luck!
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Esteban Tate
Listen up, I found a method that actually works 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Ivanna St. Pierre
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Elin Robinson
•$20 just to make a phone call? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😤
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Esteban Tate
•I know it sounds crazy, but after weeks of trying to get through, it was worth every penny. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Atticus Domingo
•Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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Esteban Tate
•They don't guarantee it, but in my experience it worked great. You pay, they start calling, and when they get a real person, your phone rings. Simple as that.
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Beth Ford
Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. 2. Try calling right when they open in the morning. 3. Check your spam folder regularly for any emails from EDD. 4. If you have a complex case, consider reaching out to your local assemblymember's office for help. 5. Be persistent but polite when you do get through. Hang in there, OP. The system is overwhelmed but you'll get through eventually!
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Morita Montoya
am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get our benefits? 🤔 the whole systems broken af
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Kingston Bellamy
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible.
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Joy Olmedo
•Fr fr. We're all in the same boat, trying to stay afloat while they make us jump through flaming hoops 🔥
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Isaiah Cross
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending any notifications.
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Savanna Franklin
•I've been checking it obsessively lol. No updates there either 😩
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Kiara Greene
Anybody else notice that the wait times seem to be getting worse? I swear it wasn't this bad a few months ago.
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Evelyn Kelly
•It's probably because of all the recent layoffs in tech. The system is getting slammed again.
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Paloma Clark
•Yeah, I heard they're understaffed too. It's a perfect storm of suck 🌪️
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