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EDD payment only 1/4 of normal amount for 3 days instead of 2 weeks - need help ASAP!

I'm so frustrated with EDD right now. My payment was only a quarter of what I usually get, and it was for just 3 days instead of 2 weeks! My doctor extended my disability, and EDD already has the paperwork. I really need this money. Has anyone else had issues with reduced payments or delays recently? Any advice on how to get this sorted out quickly?

Keisha Taylor

Ugh, that sucks! I've been dealing with EDD for months now and it's always something. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Yara Khoury

I've been trying to call all day but can't get through. It's so frustrating! šŸ˜¤

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StardustSeeker

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold last week.

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Paolo Marino

lol good luck with that. i've been trying for weeks and still nothing

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Amina Bah

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

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Oliver Becker

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Amina Bah

Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Natasha Petrova

How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?

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Amina Bah

It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was ready.

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Javier Hernandez

Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past year: ā€¢ Always keep copies of everything you send them ā€¢ Follow up regularly on your claim status ā€¢ If possible, use their online portal to submit documents ā€¢ Be persistent - sometimes you have to call multiple times ā€¢ Consider reaching out to your local assembly member for help Hang in there, OP. The system is broken, but don't give up!

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Yara Khoury

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my assembly member.

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Emma Davis

This is gold šŸ’Æ Wish I knew all this when I first started dealing with EDD

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LunarLegend

have u checked ur account online? sometimes they post updates there before sending out notices

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Malik Jackson

I'm in the same boat, OP. My payment was also messed up this week. I think there might be a glitch in their system or something.

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Isabella Oliveira

Again?? šŸ™„ EDD needs to get its act together

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Ravi Patel

This happened to me last month. Turns out they had some outdated info on file. Once I got through to someone and updated my info, they fixed it pretty quick. Keep trying to reach them!

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Freya Andersen

edd is such a joke tbh. they need to completely overhaul the system

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Omar Zaki

Preach! šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

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CosmicCrusader

Easier said than done. You try managing millions of claims with outdated tech and constant policy changes.

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Freya Andersen

found the edd employee lol šŸ¤”

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Chloe Robinson

Have you considered applying for other assistance programs while you sort this out? Food banks or local charities might be able to help in the meantime.

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Yara Khoury

That's a good idea, thanks. I'll look into what's available in my area.

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Diego Flores

idk if this helps but I had a similar issue and it turned out my employer had reported my wages incorrectly. Might be worth checking with them too

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