EDD payment stuck in qualification - need help ASAP!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I was stuck in qualification hell for weeks. Have you tried calling EDD? That's what finally worked for me.

Ugh, I feel your pain. I was stuck in qualification hell for weeks. Have you tried calling the EDD? It's a nightmare to get through, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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

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

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are hidden messages or requests for additional info that can hold up your claim. Worth double-checking!

Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there's additional info or forms you need to fill out there. Might be worth a look if you haven't already.

I've been stuck in qualification for THREE MONTHS now. This system is a joke. I'm about ready to give up. 😡

I had the same issue last month. Turns out there was a problem with my identity verification. Check if you need to complete any additional steps for ID.me. That might be whats holding things up.

Here's what worked for me to get my payment unstuck: 1. Double-check all your info in UI Online. Make sure everything is accurate. 2. Upload any additional documents they might need (ID, proof of income, etc.) 3. Use the Contact Us form in UI Online to explain your situation 4. If that doesn't work, try calling using the trick someone mentioned above 5. As a last resort, contact your local assembly member or state senator It's a pain, but keep at it. Good luck!

pro tip: try calling right when they open or about an hour before they close. seems like theres less traffic then and you might have a better chance of getting through

anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? this whole process is absurd

Okay, let me break this down for you. I've been through this rodeo before and here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your UI Online account for any pending tasks or messages. Sometimes they need additional info and don't make it obvious. 2. Verify your identity through ID.me if you haven't already. This is a common holdup. 3. If you've done both of those, you need to speak with a tier 2 representative. They're the only ones who can actually fix issues with your claim. 4. To reach a tier 2 rep, you have a few options: - Keep calling the main number and ask to be transferred to a claims specialist - Try the trick of calling the employer line and asking to be transferred - Use a paid service like Claimyr (as mentioned in another comment) if you're desperate 5. Once you get through, be polite but firm. Ask them to review your claim and explain exactly what's holding it up. 6. If they can't help, ask for a callback from a claims specialist or supervisor. 7. Document everything! Get the name of who you spoke to and any case numbers. Stay persistent. It's a pain, but keep at it and you'll get it sorted. Good luck!

have u tried faxing ur docs? i know it sounds old school but sometimes that gets attention faster than online submissions lol

Ugh, I feel you. I was stuck in qualification for over a month. It suuuucks. Hang in there! 😩

Hey OP, when did you file your claim? There was a glitch in the system last month that caused a bunch of claims to get stuck. Might be related.

Not to be that guy, but have you double-checked that you actually qualify? Sometimes people get stuck because they're right on the edge of eligibility. Might be worth reviewing the requirements just to be sure.

Anyone else feel like the EDD is run by a bunch of 🤡🤡🤡? How hard is it to process claims efficiently in 2023? SMH

I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! Here's what finally worked for me: First, log into your UI Online account and check for any pending items or messages - sometimes they're buried in there. Then, make sure your ID.me verification is complete. If those are good, you'll need to get a tier 2 specialist on the phone. I know calling is a nightmare, but try calling right at 8 AM when they open. Keep hitting redial until you get through. When you do get someone, be super specific about your issue and ask to speak to a claims specialist if the first person can't help. Document everything - names, times, what they tell you. It took me about a week of persistent calling, but once I got the right person, they fixed it in one call. Don't give up! The system is broken but you can get through it. 💪