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EDD claim status check - Can't get through on phone. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble checking the status of my EDD claim. I called them but never got through. Anyone else experiencing this? Any tips on how to get an update?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD claim status check issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-4fVsqLWno

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Christian Burns

Ugh, welcome to the club. EDD's phone system is a nightmare. I've been trying for weeks to get through. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone.

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Sasha Reese

For real tho. Its like they purposely make it hard to reach them. So frustrating 😤

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Muhammad Hobbs

I swear they're understaffed on purpose. Keep us poor and desperate, right? 🙄

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Christian Burns

Yep, feels like we're all in the same sinking boat here. Anyone found a life raft yet? 😅

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Noland Curtis

I found a way to actually get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls EDD for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Diez Ellis

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

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Vanessa Figueroa

$20? That's steep when you're already struggling with unemployment.

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Noland Curtis

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. The $20 was worth it to finally get my claim sorted. Just sharing what helped me!

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Abby Marshall

Just tried it and it actually worked! Got through in about an hour. Thx for the tip! 👍

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Sadie Benitez

Pro tip: Have your EDD Customer Account Number ready when you call. They always ask for it and it speeds things up.

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Drew Hathaway

Has anyone tried using the online portal to check their status? Sometimes it's more up-to-date than what the phone reps tell you.

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Laila Prince

I tried but it keeps giving me an error. Classic EDD 🤦‍♂️

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Isabel Vega

The online portal worked for me! But it took like 3 days to update after I certified.

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Dominique Adams

I've heard rumors that calling right when they open at 8 AM gives you a better chance of getting through. Anyone tried this?

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Marilyn Dixon

Tried it. Still no luck. I think everyone had the same idea lol

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Louisa Ramirez

It worked for me once! But I had to redial like 50 times 😫

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TommyKapitz

Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: • Be persistent. Sometimes you have to call multiple times a day. • Have all your info ready: SSN, EDD Customer Account Number, last employer details. • Use the online portal to certify and check basic status. • If you get through, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups. • Document everything: who you talked to, when, and what they said. • Be polite but firm. The reps are overworked too. • If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes expedite things. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this together!

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Angel Campbell

This is gold! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏

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Payton Black

Contacting my rep actually worked! Took a week, but they got EDD to call me back.

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Harold Oh

Great advice. Wish I knew this months ago. Better late than never I guess 🤷‍♂️

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