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EDD Email Verification Issue - No Notices Received, Worried About Benefits Impact

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my EDD account. I need to verify my email address but I haven't received any notices or documents about it. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm worried it might affect my benefits. Any advice on what to say when I call them?

I found a way to solve EDD email verification issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM5O4ghVa04

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Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess. I had a similar issue last month. Here's what worked for me: • Call early in the morning, like right when they open • Have your account number and personal info ready • Ask them to confirm the email they have on file • If it's wrong, provide the correct one and ask them to update it • Request they send a verification email while you're on the phone • Follow up by asking about any potential impact on your benefits Good luck, hope this helps!

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This is solid advice 💯 I'd add: be super nice to the rep, even if ur frustrated. They deal with angry ppl all day

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Early morning calls are key! I tried for weeks in the afternoon and always got the 'too busy' message 🙄

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Thanks so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling first thing tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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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/DOLxZQb92wM

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Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?

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$20 just to talk to someone? The system is so broken 😤

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I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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How long did you have to wait after using the service?

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Not long at all! Maybe 30 mins? Way better than spending all day trying to get through

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have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there lol

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This happened to me last year. Turns out they had my old email from like 5 years ago 🤦‍♂️ Def call and update it ASAP

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Oh man, I didn't even think of that. I'll check if they have an outdated email. Thanks!

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Anyone else feel like the EDD is purposely making things difficult? It's like they don't want us to get our benefits 🙄

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Preach! 👏 It's a total clown show 🤡

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Nah, I think theyre just overwhelmed. Remember how crazy it got during covid?

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Maybe, but its been years now. They should have their act together by now 🤷‍♂️

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Pro tip: Use the 'Contact Us' form on the EDD website. Sometimes they respond faster that way than by phone.

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Really? I've never had any luck with that form. Always ghosted 👻

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Weird, it's always worked for me. Maybe try again? Could be hit or miss

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idk if this helps but I had to verify my identity last month and they made me use ID.me. Maybe check if you need to do that too?

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I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! The email verification issue is super common. Here's what I learned: even if you don't get the verification email, your benefits won't be cut off immediately. EDD usually gives you a grace period. But definitely call them ASAP - I waited too long and it caused extra headaches. When you call, ask them to read back the email address they have on file. Mine was missing a letter! Once they fixed it, the verification email came through instantly. Also, make sure to check all your email folders, not just spam. Good luck! 🍀

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This is super helpful! I didn't know about the grace period - that takes some pressure off. Definitely going to call first thing Monday morning and have them double-check my email address. Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙏

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This is really reassuring to hear! I was panicking thinking my benefits would get cut off immediately. I'm definitely going to call tomorrow and have them verify the email address - sounds like that's a common issue. Thanks for the detailed breakdown of your experience!

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