EDD overpaid me by 3 days on my disability check - what should I do?

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?

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!

lmao just keep the money and play dumb if they ask 🤷‍♂️

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

This whole system is so broken. Why can't they just get their act together and stop messing with people's livelihoods? 🤬

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.

I went through something similar a few months ago with a different amount. The key thing is to act fast - EDD has a way of making these situations way more complicated if you wait. When I called, I had to explain that I noticed the overpayment myself and wanted to resolve it immediately. They actually seemed appreciative that I was being proactive about it. Just make sure you have your case number and all your payment details ready when you call. Also, if you do end up owing money back, ask about payment plan options - they're usually pretty reasonable about setting something up that works with your budget.