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EDD Refund Finally Processed - Any Tips for Those Still Waiting?

Hey everyone, just wanted to share some good news. I finally got my refund processed successfully! It's been a long journey dealing with EDD, but it looks like things are finally moving in the right direction. Has anyone else had any luck recently with their refunds or claims?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD refund processing delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p-AFx0hkVc

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Malik Jackson

Congrats on getting your refund! šŸŽ‰ I'm still waiting on mine. How long did the whole process take for you?

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Emma Thompson

Thanks! It took about 3 months from when I first filed. Felt like forever tbh

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Malik Jackson

3 months?! šŸ˜± Ugh, I'm only 1 month in. Guess I've got a ways to go...

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Isabella Costa

3 months aint bad. I've been waiting 6 months and still nothing šŸ™ƒ

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StarSurfer

That's awesome! Did you have to do anything special to get it processed? I've been stuck in limbo for weeks.

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Ravi Malhotra

Congrats OP! Quick question - did you receive any notification before the refund was processed, or did it just show up?

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Emma Thompson

No notification, it just showed up in my account. Kinda weird but I'm not complaining lol

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Ravi Malhotra

Thx for the info! Guess I'll just keep obsessively checking my account then šŸ˜…

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Freya Christensen

Lucky you! I've been trying to get through to EDD for weeks with no luck. The phone lines are always busy. Any tips on how to actually talk to a human there?

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Omar Hassan

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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Chloe Robinson

Wait, you have to pay to talk to EDD? That sounds sketchy af

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Omar Hassan

I get why it sounds sketchy, but it's not EDD charging you. It's a third-party service that does the waiting for you. Saved me hours of frustration tbh

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Diego Chavez

Can confirm, I've used this too. Totally worth the $20 imo

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NeonNebula

Anyone else feel like the whole EDD system is just a giant clown show? šŸ¤” How hard is it to process refunds in a timely manner?

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Anastasia Kozlov

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn

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Sean Kelly

For real tho. My grandma could process these claims faster with an abacus šŸ˜‚

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Zara Mirza

Glad to hear you got your refund! Quick question for anyone who knows - does the refund come as a check or direct deposit? I'm trying to figure out what to watch for.

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Luca Russo

It depends on how you set up your account. If you have direct deposit set up, it should go there. Otherwise, they'll mail a check.

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Zara Mirza

Thx for the info! Guess I better double check my account settings

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Nia Harris

Has anyone had any luck with appealing a denial? Just got mine rejected and I'm not sure what to do next...

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GalaxyGazer

Okay, I've been dealing with EDD for a while now, so here's what I've learned: ā€¢ Be persistent! Don't give up if you don't hear back right away. ā€¢ Double-check all your paperwork before submitting. One small error can delay everything. ā€¢ Keep detailed records of all your communications with EDD. ā€¢ If possible, try to get through on the phone. Sometimes talking to a real person can resolve issues faster. ā€¢ Check your online account regularly for updates. ā€¢ If you're really stuck, consider reaching out to your local state representative. They sometimes can help push things along. ā€¢ Remember, refunds can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. It's frustrating, but try to be patient. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this together, folks. šŸ’Ŗ

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Mateo Sanchez

This is gold! šŸ’Æ Saving this for reference. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Aisha Mahmood

Great advice! Wish I'd known about contacting my state rep earlier. Might give that a try

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Ethan Moore

Quick question - how do you find out who your local state rep is?

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GalaxyGazer

@profile18 You can usually find your state rep by googling '[your state] find my representative' - there should be a website where you can enter your address and it'll tell you who represents you.

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