Filed for family leave in October, still no update from EDD. Anyone else waiting this long?
Has anyone else been waiting forever for an update on their family leave claim? I filed mine back in October and still haven't heard anything. It's been months! I'm starting to get really worried about how I'm gonna pay my bills. Anyone know how long this usually takes or if there's a way to speed things up?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve long family leave claim delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmjneqyS0kU
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Giovanni Mancini
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been waiting since September for mine. It's ridiculous how long they're taking. Have you tried calling them? I've been trying to get through for weeks but no luck so far.
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NebulaNinja
Calling is useless, I swear they never pick up š I've probably called like 50 times this month alone
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold that way!
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Giovanni Mancini
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed š¤
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Dylan Mitchell
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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Sofia Morales
Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? How long did you have to wait?
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Dmitry Popov
20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The government should make this service free š¤
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Dylan Mitchell
It definitely works! I was skeptical too, but I got through in about 2 hours. Way better than wasting my whole day on hold. And yeah, it sucks to pay, but it was worth it for me to finally get some answers.
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Ava Garcia
Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: ā¢ Processing times vary wildly, but 6-8 weeks is average ā¢ If it's been longer, there might be an issue with your claim ā¢ Check your online account for any messages or requests for additional info ā¢ If you can get through on the phone, ask for a 'claim specialist' - they have more authority to help ā¢ Document EVERYTHING - dates you called, who you spoke to, what they said ā¢ Consider contacting your local state representative's office - they can sometimes expedite claims Hang in there, OP! The system is frustrating, but keep pushing and you'll get your benefits eventually.
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Amara Nnamani
Wow, thank you so much for all this info! I'll definitely check my online account again and try to get ahold of a claim specialist. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out!
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StarSailor}
This should be pinned at the top of the sub tbh. Super helpful!
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Miguel Silva
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency š¤” I swear they're running this whole system on windows 95 and a prayer
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Zainab Ismail
Have you tried faxing your claim? I know it sounds crazy, but I've heard some people have had luck with that. Apparently, the fax goes to a different department or something.
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Connor O'Neill
What year is it, 1995? š But for real, if it works, it works!
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Amara Nnamani
I... don't even know where I'd find a fax machine these days lol. But I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point!
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Yara Nassar
guys i think i figured it out. if you sacrafice a goat under the full moon while chanting the state anthem backwards, your claim gets approved instantly. worked for me! šš
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Keisha Robinson
Instructions unclear, accidentally summoned a demon from the DMV š±
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GalaxyGuardian
This is the quality content I come to reddit for š¤£
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