Made a mistake on EDD re-certification, worried about payment delay. Help!

Ugh, been there done that. It's such a pain when you make a mistake on those forms. Have you tried calling them to explain the situation?

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

Don't panic! Mistakes happen. When I messed up my form, I sent in a correction through their online portal. It took a few days, but they sorted it out without delaying my payment.

The whole system is broken af. Why can't they make this process easier? It's like they want us to fail 🤡

Here's what you need to do: 1. Don't panic - mistakes happen and they deal with this all the time. 2. Try to call first thing in the morning when they open. Keep trying if you don't get through. 3. While you're trying to call, also submit a correction through their online portal if possible. 4. Document everything - dates you called, what you submitted online, etc. 5. If you can't get through on the phone after a few days, consider using a paid service like the one mentioned above or reaching out to your local representative's office for help. 6. Be patient but persistent. It might take a few days to sort out, but they should be able to fix it. Remember, you're not alone in this. The system is complicated and mistakes happen. Good luck!

have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but sometimes it works when nothing else does lol

I made a similar mistake a few months ago and was panicking just like you are now! Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD disability line at 1-800-480-3287 right at 8 AM when they opened and got through after about 45 minutes of waiting. The rep was actually really understanding and was able to correct my mistake over the phone immediately. My payment wasn't delayed at all. Also, make sure you have your case number and all your info ready before calling - it makes the process much faster. Don't stress too much, they deal with these kinds of errors all the time and know how to fix them quickly. You got this! 💪

I went through this exact same situation last year! Made a stupid error on my recertification and was absolutely freaking out about missing payments. Here's what I learned: EDD actually has a pretty good system for handling these mistakes. I ended up using their online correction form (if you log into your account, look for "Report Changes" or something similar) and also called the next morning. Got through around 9:30 AM and the rep fixed everything in like 10 minutes. My payment was only delayed by 3 days total. The key is acting fast - don't wait around hoping it'll fix itself. Also, if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling on a Tuesday or Wednesday, seems like Mondays and Fridays are the worst. You'll be fine, just stay on top of it!