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Christian Burns

How long for CA EDD to process claim? Filed Friday, need timeline

Hey everyone, I'm trying to process my claim and it's been a while. I'm in California and wondering if anyone knows how long it typically takes? It's Friday afternoon now, so I'm guessing nothing will happen over the weekend. Any ideas on what to expect?

I found a way to solve California EDD claim processing delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkXnCEEih9E

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Ugh, I feel ya. I've been waiting for WEEKS to get my claim processed. It's like they're moving at a snail's pace or something. Have you tried calling them? That might speed things up.

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I haven't tried calling yet. Is it worth it? I heard the wait times are crazy long.

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Honestly, it's hit or miss. Sometimes you get lucky and only wait an hour, other times you're on hold all day and get nowhere. But it might be worth a shot if you're getting desperate.

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Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have a better chance of getting through.

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California EDD is notoriously slow, especially since the pandemic hit. It could take anywhere from 2-6 weeks for them to process your claim. Hang in there!

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

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

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$20 just to talk to someone? The system is so broken 🤮

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I know, it sucks that we have to pay. But for me, it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved.

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Here's what I've learned from my experience with California EDD: • Processing times vary wildly, but expect at least 2-3 weeks • Weekends and holidays don't count as processing days • If there are any issues with your claim, it could take much longer • Calling can help, but be prepared for long wait times • Check your online account regularly for updates • Make sure all your documentation is in order to avoid delays Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! It's really helpful. I'll definitely keep an eye on my online account.

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This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit tbh 💯

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 I've been waiting 2 months for my claim to be processed. Good luck!

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2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local representative? I've heard that can sometimes help.

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Nah, I haven't. Might give that a shot tho. At this point, I'm willing to try anything 😅

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Quick question - did you file online or by mail? I've heard online applications tend to be processed faster.

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I filed online. Hopefully that means it'll be quicker!

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