EDD form never arrives monthly - can't continue benefits. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having a frustrating issue with my benefits. Every month I'm supposed to receive a form to continue my benefits, but it never shows up. This has been happening consistently and it's really stressing me out. Anyone else dealing with this or know what I can do?
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Ravi Malhotra
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been dealing with the same issue for months now. It's like they want us to fail or something. Have you tried calling them? Good luck getting through tho 🙄
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StarSurfer
I've tried calling so many times, but I always get stuck on hold forever. It's so frustrating!
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Freya Christensen
Pro tip: call right when they open. Sometimes you can get through faster that way.
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Ravi Malhotra
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Omar Hassan
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
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Chloe Robinson
Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Diego Chavez
Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency? Seems sketchy af 🤔
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Omar Hassan
I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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NeonNebula
Can you give more details about how it works? Do they garuantee you'll get through?
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Omar Hassan
Sure! You choose the department you need to reach, pay the fee, and they start calling. When an agent picks up, your phone rings and you're connected. They don't guarantee success, but if they don't reach anyone, you don't pay.
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Anastasia Kozlov
Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they upload the forms there instead of mailing them. Might be worth a look!
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Sean Kelly
This is ridiculous. The system is clearly broken and they don't care about us at all. We need to organize and demand better service!
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Zara Mirza
Preach! 🙌 I'm so tired of feeling like we're just numbers to them. We're real people with real problems!
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Luca Russo
Calm down, Karen. They're probably just understaffed like everyone else rn
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Sean Kelly
Understaffed or not, it's their job to make sure we get our benefits. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops every month!
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Nia Harris
I've been dealing with benefit issues for over a year now, and I've learned a few tricks that might help: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of when you should receive forms, when you actually receive them (if ever), and all your attempts to contact them. 2. Use multiple contact methods. Try phone, email, and even snail mail if they have a physical address. 3. Check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there. 4. See if there's a local office you can visit in person. Face-to-face interactions can sometimes yield better results. 5. Consider reaching out to your local representative or ombudsman. They might be able to help push things along. 6. Join or create a local support group. Strength in numbers, and you might learn some valuable tips from others in the same boat. 7. If all else fails, consider seeking legal advice. There might be laws or regulations that protect you in these situations. Hope this helps! Don't give up, and remember that you're not alone in this struggle.
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StarSurfer
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out! This is incredibly helpful. I'll definitely start implementing these strategies.
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GalaxyGazer
This should be pinned at the top of the sub. So much good info here!
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Mateo Sanchez
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy 🤡 where nothing works and everyone's miserable
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Aisha Mahmood
Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes old school methods work best with these outdated systems.
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StarSurfer
Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!
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