EDD Disability Claim: Wrong Start Date - Need Help ASAP!

Ugh, I had the same issue last year. It's such a pain to deal with. Have you tried calling the EDD office? Be prepared to wait on hold for hours tho 🙄

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

Here's what you need to do to fix the disability start date: 1. Gather all your medical documentation that shows the correct start date 2. Write a clear, concise letter explaining the error and the correct date 3. Include your claim number and contact info 4. Mail everything certified to the EDD office 5. Follow up with a fax of the same documents 6. Keep calling until you get through (use the trick mentioned above if needed) 7. Be patient, it might take a few weeks to process I went through this last year and it eventually got sorted. Don't give up!

have u tried checking ur online account? sometimes u can submit corrections there without having to call

I swear the EDD is run by clowns 🤡 How hard is it to get a simple start date right?

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling your local assemblymember's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push things through faster.

I had this exact same problem a few months ago! The wrong start date delayed my payments by almost 3 weeks. What worked for me was sending a fax with all my medical records showing the correct disability start date, then following up with multiple calls until I got through. Make sure you have your doctor's note with the exact date you became disabled - that's the key document they need. Also, keep detailed records of every call you make and every document you send. The whole process took about 2 weeks once I got someone on the phone who actually knew what they were doing. Don't give up, it will get fixed!