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?
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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! š¤
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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 šÆ 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?? š 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! ššš
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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 š¤”
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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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