Stuck waiting for EDD benefits continuation status update. Any advice?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to find out about the status of my benefits continuation. I've been waiting for a while now and I'm getting worried. Has anyone else been in this situation? How long did it take for you to get an update? Any advice on how to speed up the process would be really appreciated!
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Bethany Groves
Ugh, I feel you. I've been in the same boat for weeks now. It's like they just forget about us once we're in the system. Have you tried calling them? That's what I did, but be prepared to wait on hold for hours.
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KingKongZilla
Calling is the worst! I swear they have like 2 people working the phones for the entire state 🙄
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Rebecca Johnston
Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have to wait a bit, but it's way better than trying midday.
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Sebastián Stevens
Thanks for the advice! I'll give it a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Nathan Dell
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
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Maya Jackson
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Tristan Carpenter
$20? That's highway robbery! The government should make this easier for us.
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Nathan Dell
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Amaya Watson
Can you explain more about how it works? Is it legit?
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Nathan Dell
Sure! You just go to their website, choose the department you need to call, pay the fee, and they start calling for you. When they get a real person, they connect you. It's pretty simple.
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Grant Vikers
Here's what I've learned about the continuation of benefits process: • First, make sure all your paperwork is up to date. Any missing forms can cause delays. • Check your online account regularly for updates or requests for additional information. • If you haven't heard anything after 2 weeks, it's time to start calling. • Be persistent! Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to get through. • Keep a log of all your calls and interactions. This can be helpful if you need to escalate your case. Remember, the system is overwhelmed right now, so patience is key. But don't be afraid to advocate for yourself!
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Sebastián Stevens
Wow, this is super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out. I'll definitely start keeping a log of my calls.
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Giovanni Martello
This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh
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Savannah Weiner
have u tried checkin ur online account? sometimes they update stuff there b4 they call
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Levi Parker
I'm telling you, it's all a conspiracy to make us give up and go back to work for peanuts. Stay strong, comrade! ✊
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Libby Hassan
Take off the tinfoil hat, bro. It's just bureaucracy being bureaucracy.
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Levi Parker
Wake up, sheeple! 👀
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Hunter Hampton
Has anyone had luck contacting their local representative? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.
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Sofia Peña
I tried this! It actually helped a lot. My case got resolved within a week after my rep's office got involved.
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Sebastián Stevens
Oh wow, I hadn't even thought of that. How do I find out who my local rep is?
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Sofia Peña
Just google '[your state] find my representative'. Most states have a website where you can enter your address and it'll tell you who represents you.
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Aaron Boston
guys im in the same situation an its been 3 months. idk what to do anymore 😭
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Sophia Carter
Hang in there! Have you tried any of the suggestions in this thread?
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Aaron Boston
yea ive called like a million times. gonna try that claimyr thing i guess
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