EDD eligibility confirmed by phone - What's next? Need guidance on next steps
Hola a todos! I just checked my account status by phone and with EDD. They told me I'm eligible for benefits and mentioned the payment amount. But I'm a bit confused about the next steps. Anyone else been through this recently? What should I expect now?
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Miguel Ortiz
Congrats on being eligible! 🎉 Next steps usually involve waiting for an official notice in the mail. It'll have all the details about your benefit amount and when to expect payments. Have you set up your online account yet?
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Ava Martinez
•Gracias! No, I haven't set up an online account yet. Is that something I should do right away?
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Miguel Ortiz
•Definitely! Setting up your online account ASAP is crucial. You can check your claim status, certify for benefits, and get important updates there. Don't wait on this one, amigo!
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Zainab Omar
•100% agree. The online portal is a lifesaver. Just make sure you have a strong password and don't share your login info with anyone!
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Connor Murphy
ugh, EDD is such a mess rn. I've been waiting for weeks and still no update on my claim. Anyone else stuck in limbo? 😫
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Yara Sayegh
•Same boat, fam. It's like they're playing eeny meeny miny moe with our claims 🙄
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NebulaNova
•Have you tried calling? I know it's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.
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Connor Murphy
•Calling is impossible! I've tried like 50 times and always get the busy signal. This system is broken af 😤
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Keisha Williams
Hey guys, 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Paolo Conti
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Keisha Williams
•I was skeptical too, but I can confirm it's legit. Used it twice now and got through both times. Saved me hours of frustration!
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Amina Diallo
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken we have to pay extra just to get basic service 🤦♂️
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Keisha Williams
•I get it, but for me, it was worth every penny. Time is money, and this saved me days of stress.
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Oliver Schulz
Pro tip: Keep a detailed log of all your interactions with EDD. Note down dates, times, and names of ppl you talk to. It'll save you headaches later if there are any discrepancies.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
Does anyone know if the benefit amount they tell you over the phone is the same as what you'll actually get? I'm worried they might have calculated mine wrong 😕
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AstroAdventurer
•In my experience, it was pretty accurate. But def double-check when you get the official notice. Mistakes can happen!
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Javier Mendoza
•Mine was off by like $50. Not a huge difference, but still annoying. Definitely review everything carefully.
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Emma Wilson
Friendly reminder to everyone: make sure you're certifying for benefits every two weeks! Set a reminder on your phone or calendar. Missing a certification can mess up your payments big time.
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Malik Davis
•This! 👆 I learned this the hard way and had to wait an extra month for my payments to restart. Don't be like me, folks!
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Isabella Santos
Has anyone had luck with the EDD chatbot on their website? I've been trying to use it but it seems pretty useless tbh
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Ravi Gupta
•Lol that chatbot is about as helpful as a chocolate teapot 🍫☕️ Stick to calling or using the online portal for real help.
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GalacticGuru
•I actually got some decent info from it once! But yeah, for anything complex, you're better off talking to a human.
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