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EDD Payment Received Without Contact - Should I Be Worried?

Hey everyone, I'm in a weird situation with EDD. I got my payment but they never contacted me like they were supposed to. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm not sure if I should be worried or if everything's okay. Any advice would be appreciated!

Sofia Torres

That's actually pretty common. As long as you got paid, you should be fine. EDD is notoriously bad at communication. Just keep an eye on your account for any updates or messages.

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Dylan Wright

Thanks for the reassurance! I was getting anxious about it. Do you know if I should still expect them to contact me at some point?

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Sofia Torres

Honestly, it's hit or miss. They might never contact you if everything looks good on their end. Just make sure you keep certifying on time and you should be good to go!

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GalacticGuardian

Yeah, I second this. EDD's communication is a joke. As long as ur getting paid, dont worry bout it šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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Dmitry Smirnov

Congrats on getting paid! šŸŽ‰ That's the most important part. EDD is swamped, so they probably just didn't have time to reach out. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll be fine.

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Ava Rodriguez

I had the exact same thing happen to me. Got paid without any contact. I called them just to make sure everything was okay, and they said it was all good. Took forever to get through tho šŸ˜«

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Dylan Wright

How long did it take you to get through on the phone? I'm considering calling but I've heard horror stories about the wait times.

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Ava Rodriguez

It took me like 3 hours of constant redialing. It's a nightmare, but if it'll give you peace of mind, it might be worth it. Just have something to do while you wait lol

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Miguel Diaz

Pro tip: I found a way to get someone on the phone without the wait. 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Zainab Ahmed

Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Miguel Diaz

Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Connor Gallagher

Consider yourself lucky! Some of us are still waiting for payments AND contact. The system is so broken šŸ˜¤

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Dylan Wright

I'm sorry you're still waiting. That must be so stressful. Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? I've heard that can sometimes help.

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Connor Gallagher

Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried everything at this point. Feels like I'm just shouting into the void šŸ˜”

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AstroAlpha

Here's what you need to know about EDD payments and communication: ā€¢ Getting paid without contact is common and usually not a problem ā€¢ EDD is severely backlogged, so lack of communication doesn't necessarily mean anything's wrong ā€¢ Keep certifying for benefits as usual ā€¢ Check your UI Online account regularly for any updates or messages ā€¢ If you're really concerned, you can try calling, but be prepared for long wait times ā€¢ Keep all documentation related to your claim in case you need it later ā€¢ If anything changes with your employment status, report it immediately Remember, no news is often good news with EDD. As long as you're getting paid and there are no issues flagged on your account, you're probably fine. Just stay vigilant and keep up with your responsibilities as a claimant.

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Dylan Wright

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! This is super helpful. I'll definitely keep all of this in mind moving forward.

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Yara Khoury

This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit tbh. So many people have the same questions.

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Keisha Taylor

anyone else feel like were playing a game of chance with EDD? sometiems you win (get paid) sometimes you lose (endless waiting) šŸŽ°

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Paolo Longo

LOL too real. EDD roulette is my least favorite game šŸ˜‚

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Amina Bah

Fr fr. I'm convinced they just throw darts at a board to decide who gets paid each week šŸŽÆ

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