EDD final payment MIA - submitted docs, got claim number, but no confirmation. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my final EDD payment. I submitted all the required documents and got a claim number, but I haven't received any confirmation about my final pay. It's been over two weeks since I last heard from them. Usually, I get an email every 14 days, but nothing this time. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next?
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Clay blendedgen
Ugh, classic EDD. They're always dropping the ball. I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.
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Mary Bates
I've been trying to call, but it's impossible to get through. The lines are always busy. 😫
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Ayla Kumar
Pro tip: call right when they open. Like, set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can sneak through before the lines get jammed.
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Lorenzo McCormick
Or try calling at the end of the day. I got through once about 10 minutes before closing time. Worth a shot! 🤷♂️
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Carmella Popescu
I found a method to 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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Kai Santiago
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Carmella Popescu
Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Lim Wong
20 bucks to avoid EDD hold hell? Sign me up! 💸
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Dananyl Lear
Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your UI Online account for any pending tasks or messages. 2. If nothing there, send a secure message through the portal asking about the status of your final payment. 3. If no response in 5-7 business days, try calling. 4. If you can't get through, consider contacting your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes expedite EDD issues. 5. Document everything - dates you submitted docs, claim number, any communication attempts. Remember, persistence is key with EDD. Don't give up!
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Mary Bates
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. 🙏
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Noah huntAce420
This is solid gold advice right here. Wish I had known this when I was dealing with EDD last year!
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Ana Rusula
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there for sum reason
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Fidel Carson
I'm in the same boat, buddy. Been waiting on my final payment for almost a month now. EDD is a joke. 🤡
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Isaiah Sanders
A month?! That's ridiculous. Have you tried reaching out to your local rep?
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Fidel Carson
Not yet, but I'm about to. This is getting out of hand.
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Xan Dae
Quick question - did you certify for your final weeks? Sometimes people forget that step and it holds up the whole process.
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Mary Bates
Yep, I made sure to certify. That's why I'm so confused about the delay. 🤔
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Fiona Gallagher
Hot take: the whole unemployment system needs an overhaul. It's not equipped to handle modern work situations, especially with all the gig economy stuff. We're trying to use a 1930s system in 2023. No wonder it's always breaking down.
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Thais Soares
Preach! 🙌 The system is so outdated it's not even funny.
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Nalani Liu
True, but good luck getting politicians to care about updating it. They only pay attention when there's a crisis.
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Axel Bourke
idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and it turned out there was a flag on my account for potential overpayment. Took forever to sort out. Might be worth asking if there's any flags or holds when you get through to someone.
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Aidan Percy
Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes the website updates before you get an email.
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Mary Bates
Yeah, I've been refreshing the page like crazy. Still no updates. 😞
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Fernanda Marquez
Plot twist: what if EDD is actually run by squirrels and that's why everything takes so long? 🐿️
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Norman Fraser
LOL that would explain so much 🤣
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Kendrick Webb
Nah, squirrels would be more efficient. My money's on sloths. 🦥
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