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Stuck in limbo with disability payments - any tips to check status or get updates from EDD?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out what's going on with my disability payments. Has anyone else been having trouble getting updates on their payment status? I've been waiting for a while now and I'm starting to get worried. Any advice on how to check or who to contact would be really helpful!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve disability payment status delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGnyY16d9fI

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Seraphina Delan

Ugh, I feel you. The disability payment system is such a mess rn. I've been waiting for weeks and still nothing. Have you tried calling their hotline? It's a total nightmare, but sometimes you can get lucky.

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Jabari-Jo

Calling is the worst šŸ˜« I spent 3 hours on hold last week and then got disconnected. There has to be a better way!

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Effie Alexander

Calling is the worst šŸ˜« I spent 3 hours on hold last week and then got disconnected. This system is broken af

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Kristin Frank

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in like 20 mins doing that.

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Melissa Lin

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through in like 20 mins doing that

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Seraphina Delan

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed šŸ¤ž

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Hugh Intensity

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning šŸ™

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Micah Trail

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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Nia Watson

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Alberto Souchard

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call.

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Micah Trail

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo. They even refund you if it doesn't work.

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Val Rossi

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy

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Katherine Shultz

Just used it yesterday and it worked like a charm. Wish I'd known about this sooner!

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Lydia Santiago

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me so much time and frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Eve Freeman

Can confirm, I used it last month. Expensive but beats wasting hours on hold

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Marcus Marsh

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending out notifications. It's not perfect, but it's worth a shot.

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Clarissa Flair

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before sending out notifications. Also, make sure all your paperwork is up to date ā€“ they can hold payments if anything's missing.

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Caden Turner

This might sound dumb, but double check your mail. I missed a letter asking for additional info and it delayed my payments for weeks šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Sunny Wang

Omg, I'm gonna go through my mail pile right now. Thanks for the heads up!

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McKenzie Shade

Here's what I've learned after dealing with disability payments for the past year: ā€¢ Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit ā€¢ Set up direct deposit if you haven't already ā€“ paper checks can get lost ā€¢ Check your online account at least once a week ā€¢ If you call, try early morning or late afternoon ā€¢ Be prepared to appeal if they deny you ā€“ it's common and not the end of the road ā€¢ Join local support groups or Facebook groups for more specific advice Hang in there, OP. The system sucks, but you'll get through it!

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Harmony Love

This is gold šŸ’Æ Wish I had known all this when I started my claim

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Rudy Cenizo

Quick question - how long did your appeal take? I just filed one and I'm freaking out about the wait

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McKenzie Shade

@profile12 My appeal took about 6 weeks, but I've heard it can vary. Def call and check on it if you don't hear anything after a month

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Hailey O'Leary

I've been dealing with this for MONTHS. The whole system is broken af. šŸ¤¬ My advice? Document everything. Every call, every letter, every update. You might need it if things go sideways.

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Cedric Chung

This šŸ‘† Seriously, keep a paper trail. It's saved my butt more than once when dealing with bureaucracy.

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Natalie Khan

anyone else feel like theyre playing the worlds worst lottery every time they check for a payment? šŸŽ°šŸ˜­

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Daryl Bright

LMAO too real šŸ˜‚ Except in this lottery, we're all losers

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Sienna Gomez

I heard they're super backed up bc of covid still. My cousin works for the state (not disability dept) and she said its a mess everywhere. Might just need to wait it out šŸ˜•

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Talia Klein

Hey OP, can you give us more details? Like how long have you been waiting? Did you receive any confirmation when you first applied? Knowing more might help us give better advice.

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Niko Ramsey

Sure thing! It's been about 3 weeks since I applied. I got an email confirmation right after submitting my application, but radio silence since then. No updates, no requests for more info, nothing.

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Talia Klein

Hmm, 3 weeks isn't too bad yet. They say it can take up to 6 weeks for processing. But def keep an eye on it and maybe try calling next week if you still don't hear anything.

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Maxwell St. Laurent

Here's what I've learned from my experience with disability payments: 1. Be patient. The system is slow, but it (usually) works eventually. 2. Check your online account regularly for updates. 3. If you need to call, do it early in the morning or late in the day. 4. Make sure all your paperwork is in order and easily accessible. 5. If you're really stuck, consider reaching out to your local representative's office. They can sometimes help push things along. 6. Join Facebook groups or forums specific to your state's disability program. They often have good insider tips. 7. Don't be afraid to follow up. Sometimes applications fall through the cracks. Hang in there, OP. I know it's frustrating, but you'll get through this!

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PaulineW

This is gold šŸ’Æ Wish I had this advice when I first started dealing with disability payments!

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Niko Ramsey

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out. It's really helpful and makes me feel less alone in this process.

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Annabel Kimball

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency šŸ¤” Prepare to age 10 years waiting for your money

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Chris Elmeda

Ain't that the truth šŸ˜‚ I swear, dealing with disability payments is like playing the world's worst lottery

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Jean Claude

Has anyone tried the new mobile app they launched? I heard it's supposed to make checking your status easier, but idk if it actually works.

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Charity Cohan

I tried it. It's... okay? Better than nothing, but still pretty glitchy. Classic government tech šŸ™„

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Josef Tearle

It worked great for me! Maybe they fixed the bugs? Worth a shot imo

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