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Filled out EDD forms a month ago, still no payment. What gives?

Has anyone else been waiting forever for their payment? I filled out all the forms like a month ago and still haven't seen a dime. This is getting ridiculous. I've got bills to pay and mouths to feed. What's taking them so long? Anyone know if there's anything I can do to speed things up?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVNykjfYzPs

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Paolo Longo

Ugh, I feel you. I've been waiting for 6 weeks now. It's like they're purposely trying to make our lives harder. Have you tried calling them? I heard sometimes that can help move things along.

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Keisha Taylor

I've tried calling but it's impossible to get through. Always busy or they hang up on me. So frustrating!

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Amina Bah

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.

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Keisha Taylor

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Oliver Becker

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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CosmicCowboy

Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?

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Oliver Becker

Yeah, I was skeptical at first too. But I tried it and it actually worked. Got through to an agent in about an hour.

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Natasha Orlova

20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep just to make a phone call.

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Oliver Becker

I get it, but for me it was worth it. I was going crazy trying to get through on my own. This saved me hours of frustration.

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Javier Cruz

Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Document EVERYTHING. Keep copies of all forms you submit. 2. If you can, submit online AND by mail. Sometimes one method is faster. 3. Check your account daily for updates. 4. If you do get through on the phone, get the name and ID of who you talk to. 5. Be persistent but polite. The people on the phone didn't create this mess. 6. If all else fails, contact your local representative. They can sometimes help. Hang in there, OP. The system is broken, but you'll get your money eventually.

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Keisha Taylor

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything better.

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Emma Thompson

This should be pinned at the top of the sub. So helpful!

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Malik Jackson

lol welcome to the club 🤡 been waiting 3 months here

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Isabella Costa

Have you checked your spam folder? I know it sounds dumb, but I found my approval email there after weeks of waiting.

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Keisha Taylor

OMG I can't believe I didn't think of that. Checking now!

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Keisha Taylor

Update: Nothing in spam. Thanks for the suggestion tho!

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StarSurfer

This is why we need to vote for better leadership. The whole system is a joke.

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Ravi Malhotra

Preach! 🙌 But let's not turn this into a political debate. OP needs actual help.

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Freya Christensen

Have you tried sacrificing a goat to the unemployment gods? I hear that speeds things up 😂

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Keisha Taylor

LOL if only it were that easy! 😅

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