EDD Claim Processing Time and Payment - Recent Experiences?
Hey everyone, I just filed a claim and I'm wondering about the processing time and payment. Anyone have experience with this recently? How long did it take for your claim to be processed and to receive payment?
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Jamal Wilson
I filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back. The waiting game is killing me! š« Anyone else in the same boat?
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Mei Lin
3 weeks? You're lucky! I've been waiting for 2 months now. This system is so broken š¤¦āāļø
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Liam Fitzgerald
Hang in there! Mine took about 4 weeks to process. It sucks, but it'll come through eventually.
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Jamal Wilson
2 months?! Thats insane. How are we supposed to survive like this? š”
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GalacticGuru
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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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Amara Nnamani
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Giovanni Mancini
$20? Thats kinda steep just to talk to someone...
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GalacticGuru
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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GalacticGuru
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. No guarantee, but it worked for me first try.
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Dylan Cooper
Here's what I've learned about claim processing times: ā¢ Initial claims usually take 2-3 weeks to process ā¢ If there are any issues or they need more info, it can take up to 6 weeks ā¢ Payments typically start within a week after your claim is approved ā¢ Continuing claims are usually processed within 3 days Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Wow, thanks for the detailed breakdown! This is super helpful. Do you know if theres any way to check the status of a claim online?
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Dylan Cooper
Yes, you can check your claim status on the EDD website. Just log into your account and look for the 'Claim Status' section. It's not always up to date, but it's a good starting point.
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Sofia Morales
lol good luck getting your money anytime soon. the system is a joke š¤”
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StarSailor
Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.
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Dmitry Ivanov
I did this! It actually helped a lot. My rep's office contacted EDD on my behalf and my claim was processed within a week after that.
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Ava Garcia
How do you even find out who your local rep is? š¤
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Dmitry Ivanov
Just google '[your city] state representative'. Most have contact forms on their websites. Good luck!
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Miguel Silva
Pro tip: make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly and you have all the required documents ready. A lot of delays happen becuz of simple mistakes or missing info.
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Zainab Ismail
THIS! š I made a typo on my SSN and it delayed my claim by a month. Triple check everything!
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Connor O'Neill
Anyone else notice that the processing times seem to vary depending on what type of claim you file? My UI claim took forever, but my SDI claim was processed super fast.
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QuantumQuester
Yeah, I've noticed that too. I think different departments handle different types of claims. SDI seems to be more efficient for some reason.
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