EDD account still has maiden name - Can I submit SDI claim for maternity leave or update first?
Hey everyone, I'm about to start my maternity leave and I'm submitting my SDI claim this week. I've got a bit of a problem though - my maiden name is still on my EDD account even though I changed it 3 years ago. Does anyone know if I can update this before submitting my claim? Or should I just submit under my maiden name since they ask for SSN anyway? I'm worried about messing up the claim and delaying my benefits. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Lucas Kowalski
Congrats on the baby! š I went through something similar last year. Here's what I learned: ā¢ You can update your name on your EDD account, but it might take a few days to process ā¢ If you're in a hurry, you can submit under your maiden name - just make sure to note your current legal name somewhere on the form ā¢ Have a copy of your marriage certificate handy, they might ask for it ā¢ Double check that your employer has your correct name on file ā¢ If possible, call EDD directly to explain the situation before submitting Hope this helps! Good luck with everything!
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Emma Bianchi
ā¢Thank you so much for the detailed response! This is super helpful. I think I'll try to update my name first and if it takes too long, I'll submit under my maiden name. Fingers crossed it all works out!
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Olivia Martinez
ā¢Good advice here. Just wanna add - make sure you keep ALL your paperwork. The EDD can be a real pain sometimes and you might need to prove everything later.
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Charlie Yang
ā¢Ugh, the EDD is such a nightmare to deal with. I swear they make everything 10x more complicated than it needs to be. š
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Grace Patel
I had the exact same issue! I ended up submitting under my maiden name and it worked out fine. Just make sure you're consistent with all your info across the board.
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Emma Bianchi
ā¢That's reassuring to hear! Did you have any issues with payments or anything after submitting?
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Grace Patel
ā¢Nope, everything went smoothly! Just took a couple weeks to start getting payments, but that's normal.
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ApolloJackson
whatever you do, DO NOT submit under your maiden name if its different from whats on your w2s/paystubs. i made that mistake and it took MONTHS to sort out. not worth the headache trust me
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Isabella Russo
Has anyone actually managed to get through to EDD on the phone lately? I've been trying for days and it's always busy or they hang up on me. š¤
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Rajiv Kumar
ā¢I found a way! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20 but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Aria Washington
ā¢Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Liam O'Reilly
ā¢I'm skeptical. $20 just to make a phone call? Seems like a scam to me.
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Rajiv Kumar
ā¢I get the skepticism, but it's legit. I was desperate after trying for weeks and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration. But yeah, it sucks we have to pay extra just to talk to someone. š¤·āāļø
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Chloe Delgado
pro tip: if u cant get thru on the phone, try reaching out to ur local assembly members office. they can sometimes help speed things up w/ EDD
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Ava Harris
ā¢This! š My assemblymember's office was super helpful when I had issues. Definitely worth a shot.
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Jacob Lee
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get our benefits? The system is broken af š¤
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Emily Thompson
ā¢Preach! š It's like they purposely make it difficult so people give up.
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Sophie Hernandez
ā¢for real tho. and dont even get me started on how outdated their website is. its like were living in 1995 or smthn
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Daniela Rossi
Quick question - does anyone know if changing your name on your EDD account affects your claim history or anything? I'm worried about messing up my past claims.
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Ryan Kim
ā¢As far as I know, it shouldn't affect past claims. Your SSN stays the same, so that's what they use to track everything. But maybe double check with EDD to be sure?
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Zoe Walker
Heads up yall, I heard EDD is implementing a new system soon. Might wanna wait a bit before making any account changes if you can. Just in case it messes things up during the transition.
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Elijah Brown
lol watch the new system be even worse somehow š¤”
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Maria Gonzalez
ā¢ikr? bet itll crash on day 1 and well all be SOL šš
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