EDD payment delay since May, missing certification form, no response to email - help needed

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Friendly reminder to everyone: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Keep a log of all your calls, emails, certifications, everything. It might come in handy if you need to dispute something later.

Has anyone else noticed that the EDD website is always 'down for maintenance' whenever you actually need to use it? It's like they're trolling us at this point 🙄

Hey OP, quick question - when you say you haven't received payment since 5/29, do you mean that's the last week you were paid for, or the last time you actually received money in your account? It could make a difference in figuring out what's going on.

Guys, I think I figured out the secret to getting paid... you gotta sacrifice a goat under a full moon while chanting 'EDD please pay me' 3 times. Works every time 60% of the time 🐐🌕💰

Have you checked your spam folder for the certification form? Sometimes they end up there. Also, make sure your contact info is up to date in the system.

Okay, let me break this down for you based on my experience and what I've learned from dealing with EDD for months: 1. Missing payments: This is unfortunately common right now. EDD is backlogged and sometimes payments get delayed for no apparent reason. Keep certifying even if you haven't been paid. 2. Missing certification form: Log into your UI Online account and see if you can certify there. Sometimes the paper forms get lost in the mail, but you can still certify online. 3. 'Qualified' vs 'Payment' status: 'Qualified' usually means they've determined you're eligible, but haven't processed the payment yet. It should change to 'Payment' soon, usually within 2-3 business days. 4. Expect payment: If it was processed on 6/21, you should see it in your account within 2-3 business days, so by 6/24 or 6/25 at the latest. 5. No response to email: EDD is swamped with emails. It can take weeks to get a response. Calling is usually faster if you can get through. Tips: - Keep certifying on time, even if you haven't been paid - Check your UI Online account daily for updates - If you can't get through on the phone, try the contact your assembly member method. They can sometimes expedite things. Hang in there! The system is a mess right now, but persistence usually pays off.

I'm in the same boat. My payment status says 'qualified' instead of 'payment' and I have no idea what that means. Anyone know the difference?

PSA: If you're having trouble with your claim, try reaching out to your local assemblyperson or state senator. They have liaisons who can escalate your case with EDD. Worked for me when I was stuck for months!

Hot take: maybe if we all storm the EDD office Area 51 style, they'll finally fix the system. Who's with me? 👽🏃‍♂️💨

Hey, 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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Have you tried calling them? I know it's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

I'm so tired of this. Been dealing with EDD bs for over a year now. Feels like a full-time job just trying to get the money we're owed. Anyone else just completely burnt out?

Hey, has anyone tried filing a complaint with the state ombudsman? I've heard it can sometimes help get things moving when you're stuck in EDD limbo.

Ugh, I feel your pain. The system is so messed up right now. I've been waiting for my payment for over a month now. It's like they're playing games with our lives.

Anyone else feel like we're living in a dystopian nightmare? Can't get paid, can't get answers, can't even talk to a human being. What are we supposed to do??? 😭