EDD letter confusion: Proof of address & photo ID due dates unclear. Help!
Hey everyone, I just got this letter from EDD about finishing my setup. It's asking for proof of address and photo ID, but I'm confused about the due dates mentioned. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do?
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Marcus Williams
Ugh, I got that letter too. The due dates are so confusing! I think they want it ASAP, but it's not super clear. Did you try calling them to get more info?
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Jessica Suarez
I tried calling but couldn't get through. The hold times are insane! š«
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Lily Young
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins of waiting last week.
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Marcus Williams
30 mins? Thats nothing! I was on hold for 3 hours yesterday and then they hung up on me š¤¬
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Kennedy Morrison
I found a way 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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Wesley Hallow
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Kennedy Morrison
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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Justin Chang
How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?
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Kennedy Morrison
It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was ready.
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Grace Thomas
Here's what you need to know about the EDD proof of address and photo ID requirements: ā¢ The due date is usually 10 business days from the date on the letter ā¢ Acceptable proof of address: utility bill, lease agreement, bank statement (must be within last 60 days) ā¢ Photo ID can be driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID ā¢ Make sure all documents are clear and legible ā¢ You can upload documents through your EDD online account ā¢ If you miss the deadline, your claim might be disqualified Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Jessica Suarez
Thank you so much! This is super helpful. I'll check the date on my letter and get everything uploaded asap.
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Hunter Brighton
Quick question - does a cell phone bill count as a utility bill for proof of address?
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Grace Thomas
Yep, a cell phone bill should work as long as it shows your name and current address!
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Dylan Baskin
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous they make us jump through all these hoops? like we're already stressed about being unemployed and now we gotta deal with all this bureaucratic bs š
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Lauren Wood
Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is always down when you actually need to use it? It's like they're trolling us at this point š¤”
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Ellie Lopez
omg yes! I swear its down more often then its working. California needs to get its act together fr
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Chad Winthrope
Pro tip: try accessing the site late at night or early morning. Less traffic = better chance of it working.
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Paige Cantoni
Guys, I'm in the same boat. Been dealing with EDD for months now. Here's my advice: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interaction. It's saved my butt more than once when they tried to say I didn't submit something on time.
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Jessica Suarez
That's great advice, thanks! I'll start keeping a log of everything.
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Kylo Ren
anyone else feel like they need a law degree to understand half the stuff EDD sends? š¤ maybe we should start a support group lol
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Nina Fitzgerald
LOL for real tho. EDD Survivors Anonymous, first meeting is next Tuesday š
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Jason Brewer
Sign me up! I'll bring the coffee and donuts š©ā
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