EDD Disability Claim Filed 2 Months Ago, Still No Payment - Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat last year. It took me almost 3 months to get my first payment. The system is so backed up its ridiculous. Have you tried calling them? That's what finally worked for me.

I found a method 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 about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what worked for me to speed up my EDD disability claim: 1. Document everything: Keep a log of all your attempts to contact EDD, including dates and times. 2. Contact your state representative: They can often help push your claim through faster. 3. Be persistent: Call EDD every day if you have to. The early morning (right when they open) or late afternoon tend to have shorter wait times. 4. Check your online account: Sometimes there are messages or requests for additional information that you might miss. 5. Make sure all your paperwork is in order: Double-check that you've submitted everything they need. 6. Consider reaching out on social media: Some people have had luck getting responses through Twitter or Facebook. Hang in there! It's a frustrating process, but keep at it and you'll get your benefits eventually.

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we have to jump through all these hoops just to get the benefits we're entitled to? 🤔 the whole system needs an overhaul fr

Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of mailing them? I heard it might be faster but idk if that's just an urban legend lol

Just a heads up, there was a system update last month that's been causing delays for a lot of people. Might be why your claim is taking so long. Keep pestering them tho!

OP, have you checked if your employer submitted all the necessary paperwork? Sometimes that can hold things up.

unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just get jobs instead of relying on the government 🤷‍♀️

Pro tip: If you do manage to get through on the phone, ask for a tier 2 specialist right away. They have more power to actually fix issues with your claim.