I made a similar mistake on my initial application - put the wrong date for when I last worked. What worked for me was logging into my EDD account online and looking for the "Report Work and Wages" section. There was actually an option to submit corrections there. If that doesn't work, I've found that calling right at 8am when they open gives you the best chance of getting through. Also, don't hang up if you get the busy signal - sometimes if you wait a few seconds it'll put you in the queue. The whole system is frustrating but you'll get it sorted out!

I actually work for a local nonprofit that helps people navigate EDD issues, and I see this mistake pretty frequently! Here's what I usually recommend: First, try the online correction route through your EDD portal - look for "Manage Claim" or "Correct Information" options. If that's not available, you'll need to call, but here's a trick that works: call the disability insurance line (1-800-480-3287) and ask to be transferred to unemployment. They often have shorter wait times. When you do get through, explain it was a data entry error and provide the correct back-to-work date. They'll likely ask you to verify some personal info and then can update it on their end. Make sure to get a confirmation number for the change. Don't worry too much about it affecting your benefits - as long as you correct it promptly, you should be fine. The system flags obvious errors like identical dates, so they're used to fixing this stuff. Document everything and keep trying - you've got this! 💪

I just wanted to jump in as someone who went through this exact nightmare last year! My husband's PFL payments showed "issued" for THREE WEEKS before we got anything. Turns out there were actually multiple issues - first the card got sent to our old apartment (even though we thought we'd updated everything), then when we finally got through to EDD they had to reissue it, and THEN Bank of America had some kind of processing delay on their end. The key things that finally worked for us: 1) Calling BofA EDD card services first at 1-866-692-9374 to confirm if a card was even issued, 2) When that didn't work, using one of those callback services to actually reach an EDD rep (sounds like several people here had success with Claimyr), and 3) Being really persistent about escalating to supervisors when regular reps couldn't see the full picture. The whole experience was absolutely maddening when we had a 6-week-old and bills piling up. But everyone I've talked to eventually gets their money - it's just that EDD's system has so many failure points that something almost always goes wrong initially. Hang in there, you WILL get this sorted out!

I'm so glad to see this thread and all the helpful responses! I'm currently going through something very similar with my own PFL claim - payments have been showing as "issued" for about 2 weeks now but no debit card has arrived. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both reassuring (that this is unfortunately common) and frustrating (that EDD's system has so many gaps). Based on all the advice here, I'm planning to call Bank of America's EDD card services first at 1-866-692-9374 tomorrow morning to see if they have any record of a card being issued. If that doesn't work, I'll definitely look into using Claimyr to get through to an actual EDD representative - multiple people here seem to have had success with that approach. It's really unfortunate that new parents have to deal with these kinds of system failures when we're already stressed and counting on this financial support. But I'm grateful for communities like this where people share their real experiences and solutions. Thank you to everyone who took the time to help others navigate this broken system!

Hey Miguel! I went through something really similar about 3 months ago - put down the wrong date for when my previous benefits ended and was freaking out about it. Here's what worked for me: I called the PFL line (1-877-238-4373) at exactly 8:02 AM on a Thursday morning and got through after about 35 minutes on hold. The rep was actually really nice and said date corrections are super common - she fixed it while I was on the phone and gave me a confirmation number. The whole process took maybe 15 minutes once connected. My advice: have your claim number, SSN, and the correct dates all written down before you call, and don't hang up once you're on hold no matter how long it takes! Also ask them to repeat back the corrected information to make sure everything's right. The mistake didn't delay my benefits at all once it was corrected. You've got this - it's way less scary than it seems! 💪

I had to fix a similar date error on my PFL application last year and it was honestly much easier than I expected! The key things that worked for me: call right when they open at 8 AM (I tried Tuesday and got through after about 40 minutes on hold), have your claim number and correct dates ready, and most importantly - stay on hold no matter what! I almost gave up after an hour but I'm so glad I didn't. The rep was super understanding and said they handle date corrections constantly. She fixed it immediately and confirmed the change over the phone. No impact on my benefits at all. One extra tip: if you get disconnected, call back immediately - sometimes the system glitches but persistence pays off. You'll get through this! 🤞

Sending positive vibes your way, OP! 💖 Dealing with this stuff while also managing family medical issues is so stressful. Hope you get it sorted out soon!

I went through something similar a few months ago and it was such a headache! Turns out I was mixing up FMLA (which is unpaid job protection) with my state's Paid Family Leave program. Since you're dealing with California EDD, you might be thinking of California's PFL program, which does provide partial wage replacement. The key is figuring out which program you actually applied for and then tracking down the right department. I'd suggest checking your original paperwork to see exactly what you filed for - it made all the difference for me once I got that sorted out!

I had a similar issue a few months ago and here's what finally worked for me: I used the "Account Recovery" option on the EDD website, but the key was being very patient with the process. It took about 3-4 business days for them to verify my identity through their automated system. Make sure you have your SSN, driver's license number, and the phone number/email associated with your account ready. If the automated recovery doesn't work, there's also a "Contact EDD" form you can fill out specifically for account access issues - it's buried pretty deep in their help section but it exists. They'll usually get back to you within a week. Don't give up, the system is frustrating but it does work eventually!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now - forgot my password AND security question. It's so frustrating! I've been reading through all these suggestions and I think I'm going to try the step-by-step approach that @de00b5f67618 mentioned first, then maybe consider the in-person visit if that doesn't work. Has anyone had success with the "forgot security question" option specifically? I'm worried that part of the system might not work even if I can reset my password. Also, does anyone know if there are certain times of day when the EDD website is less glitchy? I feel like every time I try to access it, something goes wrong! 😤