EDD SDI claim filed weeks ago, no response. What to do?
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD claim. I filed for disability and haven't heard anything back yet. It's been a few weeks and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced long wait times or know what I should do next? I've tried calling but can't get through to a real person. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Dana Doyle
Welcome to the club, buddy. EDD is a nightmare rn. I've been waiting for 2 months with no update on my claim. It's like they're ghosting us all 👻
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Liam Duke
2 months? That's rough. Have you tried contacting your local assemblymember? I've heard they can sometimes help speed things up.
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Dana Doyle
Nah, I haven't tried that yet. Might give it a shot tho. Thanks for the tip!
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Manny Lark
assemblymember? whats that? how do i find mine?
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Liam Duke
Just Google 'Find my California Assembly Member' and enter your address. They have staff dedicated to helping with EDD issues.
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Rita Jacobs
I feel your pain, OP. The EDD system is so broken rn its not even funny. Heres what worked for me: 1. Keep calling. I know it sucks, but persistence pays off. 2. Try different times of day. Early morning or late afternoon seemed to work best. 3. Use the online portal to check for updates and send messages. 4. If all else fails, contact your local rep like someone else mentioned. Hang in there! It's frustrating but you'll get through eventually. 💪
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Darcy Moore
Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling at different times. How long did it take for you to finally get through?
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Rita Jacobs
It took me about a week of trying before I finally got through. But once I did, they were able to help me sort everything out. Just don't give up!
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Khalid Howes
Guys, I found a method 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Ben Cooper
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Naila Gordon
$20? Thats kinda steep just to talk to someone... 🤔
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Khalid Howes
I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. I was desperate after weeks of trying to get through. The $20 was worth it to finally get my claim sorted out.
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Cynthia Love
I used it too! Saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know? 💁♀️
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Darren Brooks
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there. also make sure ur contact info is up to date in the system
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Rosie Harper
This whole system is a joke. We pay into it our whole working lives and when we need it, we can't even access it. Someone needs to fix this mess! 😤
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Elliott luviBorBatman
Preach! 🙌 It's like they're purposely making it difficult so people just give up.
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Demi Hall
ikr? its like were playing a game of chance with our own money. smh
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Mateusius Townsend
Has anyone tried faxing their documents? I know it sounds old school, but I've heard it can sometimes get faster results than mailing or uploading online.
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Kara Yoshida
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂 But for real, if it works, I'm willing to try anything at this point.
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Mateusius Townsend
Lol, I know right? But desperate times call for desperate measures. Just make sure to keep the fax confirmation as proof!
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Philip Cowan
Pro tip: If you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line or tech support). Sometimes you can get transferred to the right department that way.
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