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EDD PFL claim mistake: Wrong start date overlapping with disability. How to actually reach a human?

I've been trying to get through to EDD for days now to fix a mistake on my PFL claim. I accidentally put the wrong start date and now it's overlapping with my disability claim. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any tips on how to actually reach a human being there?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD claim date correction issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6VbZAod6FI

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Jade Lopez

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been in the same boat trying to reach EDD for weeks. It's like they don't want us to talk to them šŸ™„

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Tony Brooks

fr tho. its like they purposely make it impossible to get through šŸ¤¬

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Ella rollingthunder87

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

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Jade Lopez

Yeah, I've tried that. No luck. It's either busy signals or getting disconnected after being on hold for hours. šŸ˜©

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Yara Campbell

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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM

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Isaac Wright

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Maya Diaz

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to talk to someone...

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Yara Campbell

I get the skepticism, but honestly, after wasting days trying to get through, it was worth every penny. Saved me so much time and frustration.

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Tami Morgan

How long did it take for them to actually connect you with someone?

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Yara Campbell

It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to do anything. The service called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than being stuck to my phone all day.

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Rami Samuels

Here's what I've learned from dealing with EDD for the past few months: ā€¢ Call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open ā€¢ Use the 2511 number, not the 5616 one ā€¢ If you get through the menu, stay on hold no matter what ā€¢ Be super nice to the rep, they deal with angry people all day ā€¢ Have all your info ready before you call ā€¢ If one rep can't help, politely ask to be transferred Hope this helps someone! It's a frustrating process but don't give up!

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Haley Bennett

This is gold šŸ’Æ Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Douglas Foster

What's the difference between the two numbers? I've only been using 5616

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Rami Samuels

The 2511 number has more reps available usually. It's hit or miss, but I've had better luck with it.

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Nina Chan

have you tried faxing them? i know it sounds old school but sometimes it works lol

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Ruby Knight

I'm telling you, the whole system is rigged. They make it impossible to get help on purpose. Wake up sheeple! šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

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Diego Castillo

Calm down, Alex Jones. It's just an underfunded government agency, not a conspiracy šŸ™„

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Ruby Knight

That's what they want you to think! šŸ‘€

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Logan Stewart

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push your case through.

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Mikayla Brown

This! šŸ‘† My assemblyman's office was super helpful when I was stuck in EDD limbo.

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Sean Matthews

Anyone else notice that the hold music is always some weird jazz? Like, are they trying to put us to sleep or what? šŸ˜“šŸŽ·

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Ali Anderson

omg yes! I swear I hear that music in my nightmares now šŸ˜‚

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