EDD Disability payments stopped unexpectedly - No recertification received. Help!
My disability payments suddenly stopped and I haven't received my recertification. I was supposed to be on disability until December 2024, but my last payment was in November. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do?
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Oliver Schmidt
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. EDD is such a mess rn. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare getting through, but it might be your best bet to figure out what's going on.
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Amina Diop
•I've been trying to call for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating! 😤
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Natasha Volkov
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold last week.
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Oliver Schmidt
•Good idea! I'll try that tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Javier Torres
I found a way 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
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Emma Wilson
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Javier Torres
•Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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QuantumLeap
•How long did it take for them to call you back?
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Javier Torres
•It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than trying to call yourself all day!
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Malik Johnson
Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your mail carefully. Sometimes they send important notices that look like junk mail. 2. Log into your EDD account online and check for any messages or updates. 3. If you can't find any info, you NEED to speak with a rep. Use the calling tip mentioned above or keep trying the regular number. 4. Be prepared with your claim number and all relevant dates when you do get through. 5. Ask about your recertification status and why payments stopped. 6. Request a retroactive payment for any weeks you've missed. 7. Make sure they have your current contact info. Don't give up! The system is broken, but persistence pays off. Good luck!
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Amina Diop
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate it! 💯
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Isabella Santos
•This is gold. Saving this for future reference. You're the real MVP 🏆
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Ravi Sharma
have you checked ur bank account info on the EDD website? My payments stopped cuz they somehow had the wrong routing number all of a sudden 🙄
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Freya Larsen
This happened to me last year. Turns out they 'lost' my recertification form. I had to resubmit everything. Such a headache. Hope you get it sorted soon!
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Amina Diop
•Oh no, that sounds awful. How long did it take to get resolved once you resubmitted?
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Freya Larsen
•It took about 3 weeks. Not great, but could've been worse. Just stay on top of it and don't be afraid to follow up!
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Omar Hassan
Plot twist: EDD is actually run by clowns 🤡 That's why nothing ever makes sense lmao
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Chloe Taylor
•LOL too real. Sometimes I think they're playing eeny meeny miny moe with our claims 😂
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ShadowHunter
Anyone else notice that these issues always seem to happen around the holidays? It's like they're trying to make our lives extra stressful. Hang in there, OP!
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Diego Ramirez
I work in healthcare and we've been seeing a lot of patients with similar issues lately. There might be a systemic problem with EDD's recertification process. Definitely keep pushing for answers!
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Anastasia Sokolov
•Thats intresting. do you think its related to the new system they implemented last month?
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Diego Ramirez
•It's possible. New systems often have bugs. But I can't say for sure. Either way, it's causing a lot of stress for people who rely on these benefits.
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Sean O'Connor
hey op, what type of disability are you on? some programs have different rules for recertification. might help to know
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