EDD payment 2 weeks late, no updates. What to ask when I finally reach someone?
Hey everyone, I'm getting frustrated with my unemployment claim. It's been 2 weeks since my last payment and I haven't heard anything. I tried calling but couldn't get through. No updates, no letters, nothing. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on what I should do or ask when I finally get someone on the phone?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i79UBJK1JXg
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MidnightRider
Ugh, I feel ya. The EDD system is a total mess rn. Have you checked your online account for any pending issues? Sometimes they don't send letters but update the portal.
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Carmen Ortiz
•Thanks for the tip! I checked my online account but everything looks normal. No pending issues or messages. It's so confusing 😫
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Andre Laurent
•Same boat here. My account looks fine but no $ for 3 weeks. This is getting ridiculous!
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MidnightRider
•Oof, that sucks. Sounds like you might need to talk to a rep directly. Good luck getting through tho 🙄
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Zoe Papadopoulos
2 weeks aint nothin, buddy. Try 2 months with radio silence. The system is beyond broken.
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Jamal Washington
When you finally get through, ask them these questions: 1. Is there a hold on my account? 2. Are there any pending eligibility issues? 3. Do you need any additional information from me? 4. When can I expect my next payment? 5. Is there a reason for the delay that I should be aware of? Make sure to write down the name of the rep you talk to and get a reference number for the call. It helps if you need to follow up later.
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Carmen Ortiz
•This is super helpful, thank you! I'll definitely use these questions when I get through.
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Mei Wong
•Great list! I'd add: Ask if theres any appeals or determinations pending. Those can hold up payments too.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•Solid advice. Wish I had this list when I called last week. ended up forgeting half the stuff I wanted to ask 🤦♂️
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PixelWarrior
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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Amara Adebayo
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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PixelWarrior
•Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical too but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Giovanni Rossi
•20 bucks to avoid the EDD phone maze? Sign me up! 🙌
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Fatima Al-Mansour
•Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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PixelWarrior
•I get it, but think about how much time and stress it saves. For me, it was totally worth it.
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Dylan Evans
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I got a response within 3 days after I faxed my issue.
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Carmen Ortiz
•Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I might try this if I can figure out how to send a fax in 2023.
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Sofia Gomez
•There are online fax services that make it super easy. Just Google 'online fax' and you'll find a bunch of options.
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StormChaser
Unpopular opinion: maybe try going to your local EDD office in person? I know it's a pain, but I got my issue resolved same day when I did this.
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Dmitry Petrov
•Wait, you can do that? I thought everything was online/phone only now.
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StormChaser
•Some offices are open for in-person help. Check the EDD website for locations near you. It's not advertised much but it's an option.
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Ava Williams
•This! I did this last month and it was a game changer. Bring all your docs tho, they'll want to see everything.
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Miguel Castro
tldr; EDD is a dumpster fire and we're all just trying to stay warm 🔥
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Zainab Ibrahim
•💯💯💯
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