EDD Maternity Leave Claim: Can't Reach Anyone for Info or Payment Status. Help!

I found a way to solve maternity leave claim payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnLu2abjjzE

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat a few months ago. It's like they purposely make it impossible to talk to someone. Have you tried calling right when they open? That sometimes worked for me.

Pro tip: I found a method that actually works 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/DOLxZQb92wM

Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a response. It's worth a shot!

I've been dealing with this for WEEKS. it's absolutely ridiculous how hard they make it to get any information. I swear they're hoping we'll just give up 🙄

Here's what worked for me after struggling for a while: 1. Call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open. 2. If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial. 3. Keep doing this for about 30 minutes if necessary. 4. If you get put on hold, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long it takes. 5. Be super nice to the rep when you finally get through – they deal with angry people all day. 6. Have all your info ready (claim number, dates, etc.) 7. Ask for an email confirmation of anything they tell you. It's a pain, but persistence is key. Good luck!

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy 🤡 where nothing makes sense and everything takes forever

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there before you can get through on the phone.

This might sound crazy, but I had success by choosing the Spanish language option and then asking for an English speaker. The wait times were way shorter!