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?
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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 š
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Tony Brooks
fr tho. its like they purposely make it impossible to get through š¤¬
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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. š©
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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 šÆ 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! ššš
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Diego Castillo
Calm down, Alex Jones. It's just an underfunded government agency, not a conspiracy š
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Ruby Knight
That's what they want you to think! š
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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! š 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? š“š·
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Ali Anderson
omg yes! I swear I hear that music in my nightmares now š
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Nasira Ibanez
I've been dealing with the same overlapping claims issue! What worked for me was calling the 1-877-238-4373 number (the PFL-specific line) rather than the general disability number. I called at exactly 8:01 AM on a Tuesday and got through after about 45 minutes on hold. The rep was able to fix my start date issue right on the spot. Also, make sure you have your confirmation numbers for both claims ready - they'll need those to sort out the overlap. Don't give up, it's definitely fixable once you get someone on the line!
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