EDD payment issues - need tips on reaching a real person ASAP!
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD payments and I need to talk to someone about it. Has anyone had any luck getting through to a real person lately? I've been trying to call for days but keep getting stuck in the automated system. Any tips or tricks would be really appreciated!
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Jean Claude
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone š
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Charity Cohan
ā¢Same here! Its so frustrating. I've tried calling at different times of the day but no luck
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Josef Tearle
ā¢Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard thats the best time to get through
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Jean Claude
ā¢Yeah, I've tried that too. Still no luck. It's like playing the lottery at this point š«
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Shelby Bauman
I actually found a way to 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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Quinn Herbert
ā¢Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Salim Nasir
ā¢Idk man, sounds kinda sketchy. Why should we have to pay to talk to EDD?
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Shelby Bauman
ā¢I get the skepticism, but it honestly worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth the $20 imo
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Hazel Garcia
ā¢Can you give more details about how it works? Like, do you have to give them your personal info?
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Shelby Bauman
ā¢Nah, you just put in your phone number and they call you when they get an agent. No personal EDD info needed
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Laila Fury
Here's what I've learned from my experience with EDD payments: ā¢ Always double-check your claim status online before calling ā¢ Keep a record of all your attempts to contact them ā¢ If you do get through, ask for a reference number for the call ā¢ Be prepared with all your documents and claim info before calling ā¢ Stay calm and polite, even if you're frustrated (the person on the other end isn't responsible for the system) ā¢ If one agent can't help, politely ask to speak to a tier 2 specialist Hope this helps someone! We're all in the same boat here šŖ
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Geoff Richards
ā¢This is gold! Thanks for sharing your wisdom š
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Simon White
ā¢Great advice! I wish I knew all this when I first started dealing with EDD
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Hugo Kass
Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to make us give up? š¤ It's like they're hoping we'll just stop trying to get our benefits
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Nasira Ibanez
Pro tip: if you have a complex issue, try contacting your local assembly member's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help escalate your case.
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Khalil Urso
ā¢This! š My assemblymember's office was a game-changer. Got my issue resolved in a week after months of nothing
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Myles Regis
Has anyone had luck with the online contact forms? I've submitted like 5 and haven't heard anything back š¤
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Brian Downey
ā¢LOL good luck with that. I think those forms go straight to the trash šļø
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Jacinda Yu
ā¢I actually got a response once... after 3 months š
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Landon Flounder
Guys, I'm seriously at my wits end here. Been waiting on payments for 2 months now. Any advice on how to survive while waiting for this to get sorted out?
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Callum Savage
ā¢Have you looked into local food banks or rental assistance programs? They might be able to help tide you over
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Ally Tailer
ā¢Hang in there, friend. I know it's tough but keep pushing. You'll get through this šŖ
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