EDD missing 2 weeks of payments, no notice - what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm freaking out. I just checked my account and I'm missing 2 weeks of unemployment payments. I haven't received any notices or letters explaining why. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do when I finally get through to EDD? I'm worried sick about how I'm gonna pay my bills this month.
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Keith Davidson
Ugh, that sucks. I've been there before. When you get through to EDD (which is a nightmare in itself), make sure you ask them to check your account for any flags or issues. Sometimes they put a hold on payments without telling you why. ๐
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Ezra Bates
This. Always ask them to check for flags. I had a similar issue and turns out there was a random identity verification flag on my account that no one told me about ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
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Ana Erdoฤan
fr tho, the lack of communication is ridiculous. like, how hard is it to send an email or something? ๐ค
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Taylor Chen
Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely ask about flags when I get through. Fingers crossed it's just a simple mix-up ๐ค
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Sophia Carson
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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Elijah Knight
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Brooklyn Foley
$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken ๐ก
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Sophia Carson
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho
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Jay Lincoln
Can you give more details about how it works? Do they just keep calling until they get through?
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Sophia Carson
Yeah, basically. They have some kind of automated system that navigates the phone tree and waits on hold. When a real person picks up, it calls your phone. Pretty clever tbh
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Jessica Suarez
Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down the dates of your missing payments. 2. Check your UI Online account for any messages or notices you might have missed. 3. When you call, be polite but firm. Explain that you're missing 2 weeks of payments and haven't received any explanation. 4. Ask them to check for any flags or holds on your account. 5. If they can't resolve it immediately, ask for a callback from a tier 2 specialist. 6. Get the name and ID number of everyone you talk to. 7. If they can't help, ask about filing an appeal. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! Good luck! ๐ช
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Marcus Williams
This is solid advice. I'd add: if you still can't get it resolved, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes work miracles with EDD.
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Taylor Chen
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate the help! โค๏ธ
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Lily Young
lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up ๐คก but srsly, hope you get it sorted out OP
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Kennedy Morrison
Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure your address is up to date in the system. I missed a important letter once cuz I forgot to update my address after moving.
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Taylor Chen
Good point! Just checked and nothing in spam. My address is current too. Guess I'll have to brave the phone lines ๐ฉ
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Wesley Hallow
I'm in the same boat, been waiting on 3 weeks of payments. This whole system is a joke. We need to organize and demand better treatment!
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Justin Chang
Preach! ๐ Maybe we should start a petition or something?
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Grace Thomas
Lol good luck with that. EDD doesn't care about us peasants ๐
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Hunter Brighton
Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through early in the morning. Also, Wednesdays seem to be less busy for some reason.
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Dylan Baskin
This. Also, try calling from a different phone number if you can. Sometimes they block numbers that call too often.
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