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Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have had success getting attention to their claims that way. Worth a shot!
What year is it, 1995? 😂 But seriously, if it works, it works. Desperate times call for desperate measures!
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Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's so stressful not knowing when the money will come through. Sending positive vibes your way, OP. We're all in this together. ❤️
Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes its faster than waiting for them to contact you.
I didn't even know that was an option! Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely look into that. Do you happen to know where on the website I can find that info?
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Sure thing! Log into your account on the EDD website, then look for a section called 'Claim Status' or 'Claim History'. It should show your current claim and its status.
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lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 pack a lunch, youre gonna be here a while
Has anyone had experience applying for PFL for mental health reasons? Like caring for a family member with depression?
Yes, it's possible but can be trickier. Make sure you have solid documentation from a mental health professional.
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Not to be that guy, but have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard it can sometimes get faster results than online submissions.
Ugh, EDD is the worst. I had to threaten legal action before they finally processed my claim. It's ridiculous we have to go to such extremes.
Woah, really? Did you actually get a lawyer or just threaten it?
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Just threatened it in a strongly worded email. Probably wouldn't have actually done it, but it seemed to light a fire under them lol
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Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line or the Spanish line). Sometimes those have shorter wait times and the agents can still help you.
Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if you're taking the spot of someone who actually needs that specific line?
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I get where you're coming from, but when the system is this broken, you gotta do what you gotta do 🤷♂️
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lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🎪🤡 where everything's made up and the processing times don't matter
😂😂😂 sad but true
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lol welcome to the wonderful world of bureaucracy 🙃 where nothing makes sense and everyones out to get you
ain't that the truth 😂 sometimes you gotta laugh or you'll cry
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Ive been dealing with PFL for 3 months now. its a total clown show 🤡 Hang in there OP, and don't let them push you around!
Not to be that guy, but did you double check that you filled out everything correctly on your mail-in form? One tiny mistake can cause huge delays.
I triple checked everything before sending it in, but now I'm paranoid I missed something. Guess I'll never know unless I actually talk to someone 😑
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Okay, hear me out. What if we all showed up at the EDD office dressed as clowns? They clearly think were a joke anyway, might as well lean into it 🤡
I'm down if you are. I'll bring the red noses, you bring the oversized shoes?
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Deal. Let's make unemployment great again! 😂
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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our benefits? the whole system needs an overhaul smh
Preach! 🙌 It's 2023, why is government tech still stuck in the 90s?
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Careful what you wish for. Last time they "upgraded" the system, it was down for weeks!
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Hey OP, any luck resolving this yet? Keep us posted!
Still working on it. Tried clearing cache but no luck. Gonna try calling tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Oof, reapplying might've reset your place in line. 😬 I'd def try to get someone on the phone to sort it out. Good luck!
Oh no, I didn't even think of that! 😱 Thanks for the heads up, I'll try calling asap.
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Anyone else feel like we're living in a kafka novel trying to deal with this stuff? 🤡
Aisha Patel
ugh the EDD is such a mess rn. took me 3 months to get a replacement check last year. hope you have better luck!
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LilMama23
3 months?! That's insane. Did you have to do anything special to finally get it?
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Aisha Patel
Honestly, I just kept calling and bugging them. Eventually got someone who actually helped. It's a numbers game 🤷♀️
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Dmitri Volkov
Hey, quick question - was it a paper check or the EDD debit card? If it's the card, you might be able to just request a new one without going through the whole replacement check process.
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Giovanni Rossi
It was a paper check. I wish it was the debit card, that would've been so much easier to deal with!
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