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EDD wants proof of address by tomorrow, but can't mail it in time. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I just got a letter in the mail asking for proof of address for my eligibility. The problem is, they want it by tomorrow, but I won't be able to mail it until later this week. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do?

Carter Holmes

Ugh, been there done that. The bureaucracy is real 🙄 Have you tried calling them to explain the situation? Sometimes they can give you an extension if you explain.

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Mia Alvarez

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

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Sophia Long

Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through then.

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Angelica Smith

Calling is useless, I swear they never pick up 🤬

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Logan Greenburg

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

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Charlotte Jones

Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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Logan Greenburg

Yeah, it does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. It saved me hours of hold time.

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Lucas Bey

$20 seems steep just to make a phone call...

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Logan Greenburg

I get that, but think about how much time you waste on hold. For me, it was worth it to actually talk to someone.

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Harper Thompson

Here's what I would do: 1. Scan or take clear photos of your proof of address 2. Email it to them ASAP (look up their email address on their website) 3. Also mail the physical copies 4. Call them to explain the situation and confirm they received the email This way, you're covering all your bases. Good luck!

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Caleb Stark

man, the system is so broken. why do they make everything so difficult? 🤦‍♂️

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Jade O'Malley

Preach! 🙌 It's like they want us to fail

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Hunter Edmunds

Have you tried faxing it? Sometimes that's faster than mail and they might accept it.

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Mia Alvarez

Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll look into that. Thanks!

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Ella Lewis

idk if this helps, but when I was in a similar sitch, I went to my local office in person. It was a pain, but I got it sorted same day.

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