EDD overpaid me by 3 days on my disability check - what should I do?
Hey everyone, I just realized I got overpaid by disability. They gave me 3 extra days on my check. Has anyone else had this happen? What should I do about it?
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Hey everyone, I just realized I got overpaid by disability. They gave me 3 extra days on my check. Has anyone else had this happen? What should I do about it?
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Aurora St.Pierre
Ugh, this happened to me last year. It's such a pain to deal with. Did you get any kind of notice from EDD about the overpayment?
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Christopher Morgan
No, I didn't get any notice. That's why I'm so confused. Should I just wait for them to contact me?
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Aurora St.Pierre
Honestly, I'd recommend being proactive and contacting them first. It'll save you headaches down the road. Trust me, I learned the hard way 😩
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Grace Johnson
Yeah, def dont wait. EDD can be slow AF and you dont want interest piling up if they decide you owe them $$
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Jayden Reed
Listen up, because this is important. DO NOT SPEND THAT MONEY. Set it aside in a separate account if you can. Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down the exact amount you were overpaid and when you noticed it. 2. Call EDD immediately. Be prepared to wait on hold for a long time. 3. When you get through, explain the situation calmly and ask for guidance on how to repay the overpayment. 4. Request a written statement of the overpayment for your records. 5. If they set up a repayment plan, make sure you understand all the terms. 6. Keep ALL correspondence related to this issue. Remember, it's not your fault this happened, but it is your responsibility to fix it. Good luck!
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Christopher Morgan
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate it 🙏
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Nora Brooks
This is solid advice right here. Listen to this person, OP!
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Eli Wang
lmao just keep the money and play dumb if they ask 🤷♂️
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Cassandra Moon
Terrible advice. Don't do this, OP. EDD will find out eventually and you'll be in a world of hurt.
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Eli Wang
chill out, it was just a joke 🙄
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Zane Hernandez
I found a method to get someone on the phone at EDD. 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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Genevieve Cavalier
Sounds sketchy. Is this legit?
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Zane Hernandez
Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo
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Ethan Scott
Wait, you have to PAY to talk to EDD? That's messed up 😤
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Zane Hernandez
I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. I'd rather pay $20 than waste an entire day on hold.
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Lola Perez
This whole system is so broken. Why can't they just get their act together and stop messing with people's livelihoods? 🤬
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Nathaniel Stewart
Quick question - how much was the overpayment? If it's a small amount, they might just let it slide. I had a friend who was overpaid by like $50 and they never came after him for it.
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Christopher Morgan
It's about $300. Not sure if that's considered small or not in their eyes.
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Nathaniel Stewart
Oof, yeah that's probably enough for them to care. Def follow the advice others have given and contact them ASAP.
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