EDD disability claim nightmare: No payments, weird chiropractor assignment, constant calling. Help!

Ugh, EDD is such a nightmare! I've been dealing with them for months. Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update stuff there without sending notices.

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

About the chiropractor thing - that's weird AF. I've never heard of EDD assigning specific doctors, especially not ones so far away. Are you sure you're reading the info right?

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online update. Keep a log. 2. Call EDD first thing in the morning, right when they open. You're more likely to get through. 3. Ask specifically about missing paperwork. Sometimes they need additional forms but don't tell you. 4. Question the chiropractor assignment. That's not normal and could be a mistake in their system. 5. If you can't get answers, contact your state representative or senator. They have liaisons who can help with EDD issues. 6. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. 7. Join Facebook groups for CA EDD claimants. They often have good tips and updates. Hang in there! The system is broken, but persistence usually pays off.

lmao welcome to the wonderful world of CA bureaucracy 🤡 where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up

Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes that gets faster results than mailing or uploading online.