EDD silent for over a month after mailing paperwork - what to do?
Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with the unemployment office. I mailed in some important paperwork over a month ago and haven't heard anything back. It's been radio silence since February 4th. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? I'm starting to worry about my benefits being affected. Any advice on how to follow up or get a response from them?
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Zainab Ali
Ugh, welcome to the club š I swear they must have a black hole where all our paperwork goes. I've been waiting for a response since DECEMBER. It's ridiculous how slow they are.
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Connor Murphy
ā¢December?! That's insane. Have you tried calling them? I know its a pain, but sometimes thats the only way to get answers.
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Zainab Ali
ā¢Trust me, I've tried calling. It's like trying to win the lottery. Either busy signals or hours on hold only to get disconnected. I'm at my wits end here š«
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Yara Nassar
ā¢Same boat here. Been trying to get through for weeks. Its like they dont want us to actually get our benefits š¤
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StarGazer101
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a month isn't even that long in EDD time. I've been waiting for 3 months on some paperwork I sent in. The system is completely overwhelmed. Here's what I've learned: ā¢ Keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them ā¢ Send things certified mail if possible ā¢ Keep calling, even if it's frustrating ā¢ Check your online account regularly for updates ā¢ Consider reaching out to your local representative for help It sucks, but persistence is key. Don't give up!
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Miguel Herrera
ā¢Thanks for the detailed advice. I guess I need to adjust my expectations... 3 months, seriously? š± I'll definitely start calling more often. Did you have any luck with your local rep?
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StarGazer101
ā¢My rep's office was actually pretty helpful! They can't work miracles, but they did manage to get someone from EDD to call me back. It took about 2 weeks, but it was better than nothing.
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Amina Diop
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Natasha Volkov
have u tried faxing? i know it sounds like were back in 1995 lol but i had some luck getting faster responses when i faxed my docs instead of mailing
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Javier Torres
This is why I always tell people to apply for jobs even while on unemployment. The system is so broken, you can't rely on it. Better to have options than to be stuck waiting for the government to get its act together.
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Emma Wilson
ā¢Easier said than done in this economy, but you're not wrong. šÆ
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QuantumLeap
Anyone else feel like they're screaming into the void when dealing with EDD? I swear, it's like they're purposely making it difficult for us to get help. š¤¬
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Malik Johnson
ā¢Preach! š I'm convinced there's just one person working there, and they're on permanent lunch break.
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Isabella Santos
ā¢It's a feature, not a bug. They hope we'll just give up and go away.
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Ravi Sharma
Hey OP, quick question - did you send your paperwork through regular mail or certified? Might be worth resending via certified mail so you can track it. Also, have you checked your online account for any updates? Sometimes they update there without sending a notification.
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Miguel Herrera
ā¢I sent it regular mail like an idiot š¤¦āāļø Definitely gonna use certified next time. And yeah, I've been checking my online account obsessively - no updates there either. Thanks for the suggestions though!
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