Late payment on claim causing financial stress - need advice on talking to EDD agent

Ugh, late payments are the worst! I've been there too. When I called, I made sure to explain my financial hardship clearly. Be polite but firm about needing the payment ASAP. Good luck!

I found a method to 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

Late payments have been a huge issue lately. I've heard they're understaffed and overwhelmed with claims. Doesn't make it any easier for us tho 😤

Here's what worked for me: • Call first thing in the morning, right when they open • Have all your docs ready (claim number, ID, etc.) • Be super nice to the agent, they deal with angry people all day • Explain your situation calmly but stress the urgency • Ask for a supervisor if the first agent can't help • Get a reference number for your call It took me a few tries, but I finally got my late payment sorted. Hang in there!

have you tried reaching out on social media? sometimes they respond faster there lol worth a shot

The whole system is broken af. I've been waiting 6 weeks for a payment. This is ridiculous!

Pro tip: keep a log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.