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EDD Payment Issues: Last 2 Payments Missing, Can't Reach Human Agent

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD payments. I haven't received the last two payments and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced this? When I called, I just got a robot answering. Any advice on how to actually talk to a real person?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD payment delays issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNU1lk_7cD8

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Elijah O'Reilly

Ugh, I feel your pain. EDD is such a nightmare to deal with. Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes there's info there that might explain the delay.

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Natalie Adams

Yeah, I checked online but it doesn't show any issues. Just says my payments are pending. So frustrating!

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Amara Torres

Pending usually means they're reviewing something. Could be identity verification or income verification. Hang in there!

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Natalie Adams

Thanks for the info. Any idea how long the review usually takes?

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Amara Torres

It can vary a lot, unfortunately. I've seen it take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. 😩 The system is so backed up rn

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Olivia Van-Cleve

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Mason Kaczka

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Sophia Russo

20 bucks? Thats kinda steep for just a phone call...

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Olivia Van-Cleve

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Evelyn Xu

Can you give more details about how it works? Like, do you have to give them your personal info?

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Olivia Van-Cleve

Nah, you just put in your phone number and they call you when they get an agent. You handle all the personal stuff directly with EDD. It's just a fancy autodialer basically

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Dominic Green

Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past 6 months: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Check your UI Online account regularly for updates or messages. 3. Make sure all your certifications are up to date. 4. If you get through to someone, ask them to notate your account. 5. Consider contacting your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through. 6. Keep all your documents organized in case they ask for additional proof. 7. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but keep at it. Hope this helps someone out there. We're all in this together! 💪

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Natalie Adams

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my assembly member.

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Hannah Flores

This should be pinned at the top of the sub. So helpful!

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Kayla Jacobson

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I heard it can work sometimes lol

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William Rivera

OMG THE EDD SYSTEM IS SUCH A JOKE 🤡 I swear they make it impossible on purpose

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Grace Lee

Fr fr 💯 It's like they WANT us to give up

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Mia Roberts

Calm down, they're just overwhelmed. It sucks but they're trying their best

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William Rivera

@profile12 found the EDD employee lmao 🙄

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The Boss

Anyone else notice that payments seem to come through faster if you certify right at midnight when the system updates? Or am I just imagining things?

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Evan Kalinowski

Yo I thought I was the only one! Definitely seems to help

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Victoria Charity

Interesting theory. Might have to try that next time

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Jasmine Quinn

guys i just got my backpay after 3 months of waiting!!! don't lose hope!!!

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Natalie Adams

Congrats! 🎉 Did you do anything special to make it happen?

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Jasmine Quinn

tbh i just kept calling and eventually got someone who actually knew what they were doing. its a numbers game

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