EDD input wrong return-to-work date, affecting benefits - How to fix?
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with EDD. They input the wrong return to work date in my account. My original return date is supposed to be in April 2025, but they put March 2025 instead. This error is affecting my benefits and payments. Both my application form and physician form show the correct April 2025 date, but it's wrong in their system. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get it fixed quickly?
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Noah Lee
Ugh, classic EDD mess-up. I had a similar issue last year. Here's what worked for me: 1. Call EDD first thing in the morning (like 8:01 AM) 2. Have all your docs ready (application, physician form, etc.) 3. Be super polite but firm with the rep 4. Ask them to notate your account 5. Follow up with an email for a paper trail Good luck! The system is a nightmare, but persistence pays off.
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Ava Hernandez
This is solid advice 💯 I'd add: get the name of every rep you talk to. It helps if you need to escalate later.
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Isabella Martin
calling at 8:01 AM? lol good luck even getting through. I tried for WEEKS and couldn't get a human
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Noah Lee
@profile 3 yeah, it's tough. Took me like 50 tries over 3 days. But it beats waiting for them to fix it on their own 🤷♂️
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Elijah Jackson
omg i feel your pain. EDD is such a clusterfck. they messed up my claim 3 times before getting it right. hang in there!
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Sophia Miller
Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through faster with EDD.
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Olivia Garcia
I hadn't thought of that! How do I find my assembly member?
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Sophia Miller
Just google '[your city] California assembly member'. They usually have a 'contact us' form for constituent services. Explain your situation and they might be able to help!
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Olivia Garcia
Thanks so much! I'll give that a shot.
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Mason Davis
Pro tip: 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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Mia Rodriguez
Sounds sketchy. Is this legit?
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Mason Davis
Totally get the skepticism, but yeah, it's legit. I was desperate and took a chance. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Jacob Lewis
20 bucks to skip the hold time? sign me tf up 🙌
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Amelia Martinez
Wait, we have to PAY to talk to EDD now? This system is so broken 😡
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Mason Davis
@profile 9 I hear ya. It's not ideal, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Time is money, ya know?
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Ethan Clark
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes it works when nothing else does lmao
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Mila Walker
what year is it, 1995? 🤣 but fr, this might actually work
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Logan Scott
I'm in the same boat, different issue. Been trying to get through for 3 weeks. This whole system needs an overhaul.
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Chloe Green
Quick question - did you certify for any weeks with the incorrect return date? If so, you might need to ask them about retroactively adjusting those weeks too.
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Olivia Garcia
Oh crap, I didn't even think about that. Yeah, I did certify for a couple weeks. Thanks for the heads up!
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Lucas Adams
Unpopular opinion: maybe try going to an EDD office in person? I know it's a pain, but sometimes face-to-face works better than phone/online.
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Harper Hill
Do they even allow walk-ins anymore? I thought everything was appointment only now
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Lucas Adams
Some offices do limited walk-ins. Worth checking their website for your local office.
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Caden Nguyen
edd more like STD amirite? 🤡 (srsly tho good luck OP, the struggle is real
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