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EDD: No update after submitting medical info, missing continued claim certification document. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment claim. I submitted my medical info through my doctor, but I haven't gotten any updates on my account since then. The system says I need to do a continued claim certification, but I haven't received that document at all. I'm worried I won't get paid without it. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what I should do next?

Yuki Kobayashi

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 things moving.

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Ethan Moore

I've been trying to call but it's impossible to get through. It's so frustrating!

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Carmen Vega

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold last week.

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QuantumQuester

lol good luck with that. i've been trying for weeks and nada 🤷‍♂️

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Andre Moreau

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

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Zoe Stavros

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Andre Moreau

Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Jamal Harris

How long did it take for them to get through?

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Andre Moreau

It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to do anything. Just got a call when they connected me.

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Mei Chen

Here's what you need to do: 1. Log into your UI Online account and check your inbox. Sometimes the certification link is there even if you didn't get an email. 2. If it's not there, try to certify anyway. Go to the 'Certify for Benefits' section and see if you can submit for the weeks you're missing. 3. If that doesn't work, you might need to file a new claim. The system sometimes glitches when transitioning from regular UI to disability. 4. As a last resort, contact your local assemblyperson or state senator. They can often cut through the red tape faster than we can. Remember, don't give up! The system is designed to be frustrating, but persistence pays off. Good luck!

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Ethan Moore

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

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Liam Sullivan

This is gold 💯 Mods should pin this comment!

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Amara Okafor

have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there

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CosmicCommander

I swear, dealing with EDD is like trying to nail jello to a wall 🤣 Hang in there, OP!

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Giovanni Colombo

More like trying to herd cats while blindfolded 😂

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

This happened to me last year. Turns out they had my old address on file. Double-check all your contact info is up to date in the system.

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Ethan Moore

Good point, I'll make sure to verify my info. Thanks!

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Dylan Cooper

Anyone else feel like the EDD is playing 4D chess while we're stuck with checkers? 🤔

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Sofia Ramirez

More like they're playing Calvinball and we don't know the rules 🙃

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Dmitry Volkov

Wait, you guys are playing games? I'm just trying to survive over here 😅

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StarSeeker

PSA: If you're having trouble with ur claim, reach out to ur local legal aid office. They often have EDD specialists who can help for free!

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