EDD SDI claim stuck in limbo after sending pay stub weeks ago - about to lose home, need help ASAP!
I sent in my pay stub to EDD for my SDI claim weeks ago, but they still haven't updated anything on my account. I'm seriously struggling financially and about to lose my home. Has anyone else experienced delays like this? Any advice on how to get them to process my information faster?
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Sean Kelly
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been waiting for MONTHS to hear back about my claim. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous. Have you tried calling them? That's what I did, but be prepared to spend hours on hold.
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Zara Mirza
•Calling is useless. I tried for weeks and never got through. Its like they dont even want to help us 🤬
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Luca Russo
•I had some luck emailing them. Try disability@edd.ca.gov. They got back to me in about a week.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give the email a shot. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Nia Harris
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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GalaxyGazer
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Mateo Sanchez
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's highway robbery!
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Nia Harris
•I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Aisha Mahmood
•Can confirm, I used it too. Worth every penny tbh
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Ethan Moore
Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep copies of all your submitted paperwork. 2. Contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes expedite claims. 3. Be persistent. Call or email every few days for updates. 4. If possible, visit an EDD office in person. Bring all your documentation. 5. Consider filing a formal complaint if it's been an unreasonable amount of time. Hang in there, OP. The system is slow, but keep pushing!
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my rep's office.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Carmen Vega
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there lol
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QuantumQuester
I'm in the same boat, friend. It's been 6 weeks since I submitted my claim and radio silence from EDD. This whole process is a joke 🤡
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Andre Moreau
•6 weeks? Amateur hour. Try 3 months ðŸ˜
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QuantumQuester
•Oof, that's rough. Guess I shouldnt complain 😅
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Zoe Stavros
Pro tip: if you can, get your doctor to fax over any missing medical info directly to EDD. Somehow that seems to speed things up.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•That's a great idea, I'll ask my doc about this. Thanks!
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Jamal Harris
Anyone else notice how the EDD website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄
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Mei Chen
•EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It's like they're allergic to helping us 😤
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