EDD website shows claim disqualified, but rep says it's not - Anyone else experienced this discrepancy?
Hey everyone, I'm having a weird issue with the unemployment website. It says my claim is disqualified, but when I called last week, the rep told me it's not actually disqualified. The website still hasn't updated though. This is messing with my benefits and I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Any advice on how to get this sorted out?
24 comments

Amelia Cartwright
Ugh, classic EDD nonsense. Their website is always out of sync with reality. I had a similar issue last year - took them like 3 weeks to update my status online after I got approved over the phone. Hang in there!
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Chris King
3 weeks? You got lucky! Mine took 2 months to update ๐ EDD needs to get their act together
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Rachel Clark
fr tho, why is their system so trash? its 2023, how hard is it to have a working website smh
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Amelia Cartwright
ikr? feels like were living in the stone age with these government systems ๐ฆ
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Zachary Hughes
I've been dealing with EDD for what feels like forever, and here's what I've learned: โข Always trust what the rep tells you over the website. Their online system is notoriously slow to update. โข Keep calling regularly (like once a week) to check on your status. โข Document everything! Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. โข If possible, try to get any decisions or updates in writing (email or mail). โข Don't stop certifying for benefits, even if the website shows 'disqualified'. โข If it goes on for more than a few weeks, consider filing an appeal. Sometimes that kicks them into action. Hope this helps! The system is frustrating, but don't give up. You'll get through this! ๐ช
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Mia Alvarez
This is gold ๐ฏ Wish I had known all this when I first started dealing with EDD!
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Royal_GM_Mark
AuthorThank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. Quick question - how do I go about filing an appeal if it comes to that?
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Zachary Hughes
To file an appeal, you'll need to fill out the 'Appeal Form' on the EDD website. Look for it under the 'Forms and Publications' section. Make sure to explain your situation clearly and include any evidence you have. Good luck!
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Carter Holmes
have u tried turning it off and on again? ๐คฃ jk jk... but seriously, maybe try logging out and back in? sometimes that fixes weird glitches for me
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Sophia Long
This happened to me too! I panicked at first, but it turned out to be a glitch. Keep certifying and calling. It'll sort itself out eventually. The EDD is just... special ๐คก
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Angelica Smith
special is putting it nicely lol. more like a total clown show ๐ช
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Sophia Long
lmao true. we're all just trying to navigate this circus ๐คนโโ๏ธ
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Logan Greenburg
Guys, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting for hours. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me so much time and stress. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Charlotte Jones
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Lucas Bey
20 bucks? idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call...
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Logan Greenburg
I get the skepticism, but it's 100% legit. I was desperate after trying to get through for weeks. The $20 was worth it to finally talk to someone and get my issue resolved. Time is money, you know?
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Harper Thompson
Just used it today actually. Worked like a charm. Beats sitting on hold for 3 hours any day!
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Caleb Stark
Plot twist: what if the website is right and the rep was wrong? ๐ค jk jk... unless? ๐
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Jade O'Malley
dont even joke about that ๐ญ edd stress is real
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Caleb Stark
true true, my bad. we're all in this sinking ship together ๐ข
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Hunter Edmunds
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD. Worth a shot if you're stuck!
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Royal_GM_Mark
AuthorI hadn't thought of that! How would I go about contacting them?
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Hunter Edmunds
Just google '[your area] assembly member'. Most have a 'contact us' form on their website where you can explain your situation. They often have staff dedicated to helping with EDD issues.
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Royal_GM_Mark
AuthorThanks! I'll give that a try if things don't improve soon.
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