How to check status of EDD paper application? Can't get through on phone
Hey everyone, I'm trying to check on the status of my paper application for unemployment benefits. Has anyone had any luck getting through to EDD to confirm if their application was received and approved? I've been trying to call but no luck so far. Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD unemployment application status issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aOvmku4Fm4
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Astrid Bergström
Has anyone tried going to an EDD office in person? wondering if thats any faster
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PixelPrincess
I tried that last week. The line was around the block and they closed before I could get in. Total waste of a day 😡
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Astrid Bergström
Oof, thanks for the heads up. guess ill stick to trying to call then
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Omar Farouk
Pro tip: Use the online portal if you can. I know you submitted a paper application, but if you create an online account, sometimes you can see the status there. Might save you a phone call!
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GamerGirl99
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give that a try. Hopefully I can see something there
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Chloe Martin
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but even when you get through, they might not be able to help. I finally got an agent after weeks of calling, and they told me they couldn't find my application in the system. Now I'm back to square one. This whole process is a joke 🤡
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Diego Fernández
That sucks man. Did they at least give you any next steps or just leave you hanging?
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Chloe Martin
They told me to reapply online. Like, why even accept paper applications if they're just gonna lose them? 🤦♂️
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
Classic government efficiency right there 🙄
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Freya Andersen
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 the link: https://claimyr.com
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Eduardo Silva
Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Leila Haddad
Yeah, $20 seems steep just to make a phone call. Can you give us more details about how it worked for you?
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Freya Andersen
I get the skepticism, but it really did work for me. You pay, they call and wait on hold (which took like 2 hours), then when an agent picked up, my phone rang. Saved me a ton of time and frustration
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Emma Johnson
Man, the fact that we even need services like this shows how broken the system is 🤦♂️
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Zara Khan
Anyone else feel like we're all just stuck in some kind of unemployment limbo? It's like a bad dream that never ends 😴💤
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MoonlightSonata
Tell me about it. I've been trying to sort this out for months now. Starting to feel like a full-time job just dealing with EDD 😅
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Mateo Gonzalez
Unemployment limbo... great band name 🎸
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Hiroshi Nakamura
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually get our benefits or something. 🙄
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Isabella Costa
Same here! Its so frustrating. I've tried calling at different times of the day but no luck
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Malik Jenkins
Have you guys tried faxing? I heard that sometimes works better than calling
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Hiroshi Nakamura
Faxing? What is this, 1995? 😂 But seriously, might give it a shot. Anything's better than this endless phone tag
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Ravi Patel
Here's what worked for me: 1. Call right when they open at 8 AM 2. If you get the "too many callers" message, hang up and immediately redial 3. Keep doing this until you get into the queue 4. Once in the queue, be prepared to wait for 1-2 hours It's a pain, but I finally got through after a week of trying. Good luck!
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Sean Fitzgerald
Hey OP, just a heads up - when you do get through, make sure you have all your info ready. They'll ask for your SSN, the last employer you worked for, and the dates you worked there. Also, if you have your application confirmation number, that's super helpful. Good luck!
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