EDD hasn't processed my continue claim form for weeks. What can I do?
I'm so frustrated with the unemployment office. They haven't entered my continue claim form that I sent in weeks ago. I had to use pages from an old form because I never got the new one. I've called and emailed them about it, but they just keep sending vague emails about 'supplemental certification' without any real info. Anyone else dealing with this mess? What can I do to get them to actually process my claim?
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Brielle Johnson
Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD is a total nightmare rn. I've been waiting for MONTHS to get my claim sorted out. Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's ass.
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Honorah King
This! 👆 Contacting my assemblymember was the only thing that finally got my claim moving. Def worth a shot.
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Oliver Brown
how do you even find out who ur assemblymember is? 🤔
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Brielle Johnson
Just google '[your city] assemblymember' and it should pop up. Then look for a 'contact us' page on their website. Good luck!
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Mary Bates
I swear the EDD is purposely making this difficult to discourage people from claiming benefits. It's ridiculous how broken the system is. 🤬
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Clay blendedgen
Have you tried faxing your forms? I know it sounds archaic, but sometimes that works better than mailing or emailing. There are online fax services if you don't have access to a fax machine.
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Ayla Kumar
omg what year is it? 1995? 😂 but for real, this might actually work. EDD probably still uses Windows 95 lmao
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Jake Sinclair
I haven't tried faxing yet. Might give it a shot if I can figure out how to do it. Thanks for the tip!
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Lorenzo McCormick
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Carmella Popescu
Sounds sketchy af. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Kai Santiago
20 bucks to talk to EDD? highway robbery smh
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Lorenzo McCormick
I get the skepticism, but it's 100% legit. I was desperate after trying for weeks to get through. The $20 was worth it to finally talk to someone and get my issue resolved.
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Lim Wong
Can confirm, I used this too. Felt weird paying but it saved me hours of frustration.
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Dananyl Lear
Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past year: 1. Document EVERYTHING. Keep copies of all forms, emails, and notes from phone calls. 2. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 3. Use their online portal if possible. Sometimes it's faster than mail. 4. If you're not getting anywhere, contact your local rep or the EDD ombudsman. 5. Join Facebook groups for EDD claimants. They often have good tips and updates. 6. Check if you qualify for any special programs or extensions. 7. Be prepared for long wait times and conflicting info from different reps. Hang in there, OP. The system sucks, but don't give up!
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Jake Sinclair
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything better.
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Noah huntAce420
This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit tbh 💯
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Ana Rusula
have u tried going to an EDD office in person? sometimes face-to-face works better
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Fidel Carson
Most offices are still closed or by appointment only cuz of covid. But worth checking!
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Isaiah Sanders
Im in the same boat. been waiting 3 months for them to process my claim. this whole system is a joke
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Xan Dae
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have to try a few days in a row, but that's how I finally got through.
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Fiona Gallagher
What time do they open? Asking for a friend 👀
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Xan Dae
8am Pacific Time, Monday-Friday. Set ur alarm and start dialing at 7:59 lol
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Thais Soares
Anyone else notice how they always seem to 'lose' our paperwork but never forget to cut off our benefits? 🤔 Makes ya think...
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Nalani Liu
Preach! 🙌 The system is rigged against us fr
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