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EDD Disability Benefits: Submitted certification, no payment received. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I submitted my disability benefits certification claim a while back, but I still haven't received any payment. I've checked my online account and everything seems to be in order. No notices or letters from EDD either. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next? I'm getting worried about bills piling up.

Tom Maxon

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Ethan Taylor

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Ugh, I feel ya. The EDD system is such a mess rn. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Aisha Khan

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I've been trying to call, but it's impossible to get through. Always busy or they hang up on me 😤

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Yuki Ito

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Pro tip: call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can sneak through before the lines get jammed.

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Carmen Lopez

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Calling is useless. I spent 3 days trying and got nowhere. There has to be a better way!

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I had the same issue last month. Turns out there was a glitch in their system that was delaying payments for a bunch of people. It eventually sorted itself out, but it took about 3 weeks. Hang in there!

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Aisha Khan

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3 weeks?! That's crazy. I can't wait that long. Did you do anything to speed it up?

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Nah, unfortunately just had to wait it out. But if you're really in a bind, you might wanna try contacting your local rep. Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's butt.

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Andre Dupont

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your certification answers. Sometimes a small mistake can hold up the whole process. 2. Look for any pending forms or requests in your online account. They don't always send notices. 3. If you can, try to speak with a tier 2 representative. They have more power to fix issues. 4. Document everything. Keep a log of when you certified, any messages you've sent, and attempts to contact them. 5. If it's been more than 14 days since you certified, file an appeal. This can sometimes kickstart the process. 6. Reach out to your state assembly member or senator. They often have liaisons who can intervene on your behalf. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up!

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Aisha Khan

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely try these steps. Fingers crossed 🤞

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This is solid advice. I'd add: check if there's any identity verification issues. That held up my claim for ages.

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Jamal Wilson

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Great list! I'd also suggest joining some EDD Facebook groups. Sometimes you can get insider tips there.

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Mei Lin

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have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, the EDD system is so broken it might actually work lol

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GalacticGuru

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Amara Nnamani

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20 bucks to actually talk to someone? Might be worth it at this point. How long did you have to wait?

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It took about an hour, but I just went about my day and got a call when an agent was ready. Way better than being stuck on hold yourself.

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This happened to me too! Turns out my doctor hadn't sent in some required paperwork. Might be worth checking with your healthcare provider to make sure everything's been submitted on their end.

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Aisha Khan

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Oh man, I didn't even think of that. I'll give my doc's office a call tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!

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edd more like eDD-eez nuts goteem 🤡

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Dylan Cooper

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lmao bro this aint the time 💀

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sorry man couldn't resist. but fr tho, edd is a joke rn

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Sofia Morales

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Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure your contact info is up to date in your account.

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StarSailor

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This is why we need universal basic income. The current system is clearly not working for people when they need it most. 😤

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Dmitry Ivanov

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Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.

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Ava Garcia

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UBI would just make people lazy. We need to fix the current system, not replace it with handouts.

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StarSailor

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Ok boomer 🙄 UBI isn't about handouts, it's about providing a safety net so people can actually live while dealing with bureaucratic nightmares like this.

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