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EDD Benefits Continuation Status - Anyone Actually Getting Through?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to find out about the status of my benefits continuation. I've been waiting for a while now and I'm getting worried. Has anyone had any luck getting through to the agency lately? They're supposed to be open from 8 am to 5 pm, but I can never seem to get a hold of anyone. Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve benefits continuation delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WBlfPNRCwE

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Leila Haddad

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through for weeks now. It's like they don't even want to help us 🙄

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Emma Johnson

Same here! Its so frustrating. I've tried calling at different times of the day but no luck

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Ravi Patel

Have you tried emailing them? Sometimes that works better than calling

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Leila Haddad

Yeah, I've tried emailing too. They just send an automated response saying they'll get back to me in 5-7 business days. It's been 3 weeks now 😑

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Astrid Bergström

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. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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PixelPrincess

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Omar Farouk

$20? That's kinda steep just to talk to someone...

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Astrid Bergström

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying, I finally got through to a real person. Worth every penny imo

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Chloe Martin

Can you give more details about how it works? Is it legit?

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Astrid Bergström

Sure! You just go to their website, choose the department you need to call, pay the fee, and they start calling for you. When they get a live agent, your phone rings and you're connected. Saved me hours of frustration

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Diego Fernández

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: • Call right when they open at 8 am. Your chances are better. • If you get through, ask for a direct extension or email for follow-ups. • Keep a log of all your calls and attempts to contact them. • Check your online account regularly for updates. • If possible, visit a local office in person. Hope this helps someone! Stay persistent, y'all. 💪

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Anastasia Kuznetsov

This is gold! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏

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Sean Fitzgerald

Visiting in person is a great tip. I did that last week and actually got some answers!

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Zara Khan

Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? 🤔 It's like they're hoping we'll just stop trying to get our benefits...

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MoonlightSonata

100% agree. Its a total clown show 🤡

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Mateo Gonzalez

Conspiracy theory: they're understaffed on purpose to save money 👀

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Nia Williams

Pro tip: if you're on Twitter, try tweeting at their official account. Sometimes they respond faster there because it's public

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Luca Ricci

guys i just got off the phone with them after trying for 2 weeks straight. heres what worked for me: call at 7:59am, press 1 for english, then 2, 4, 1, 1, 2 in that order. got through in 10 minutes. good luck!

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Aisha Mohammed

You're a lifesaver! Gonna try this tomorrow morning

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Ethan Campbell

Wow, thanks for sharing! Did you have to wait on hold after that?

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Luca Ricci

yeah, i was on hold for about 45 mins but at least i got through!

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