Missed call from EDD - What now? Help!
Hey everyone, I just got a missed call from EDD. I'm freaking out because I really need to talk to them about my claim. Has anyone else had this happen? What should I do now? I'm worried I might miss my chance to get my benefits sorted out.
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Yuki Watanabe
Ugh, that sucks! EDD's phone system is a nightmare. I've been there too. Have you tried calling them back right away? Sometimes if you call within a few minutes, you might get through to the same agent.
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Ethan Campbell
•Thanks for the tip! I tried calling back immediately but no luck. Just got the usual automated message saying they're too busy. 😫
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Carmen Sanchez
•Pro tip: try calling at exactly 8:01 AM when they open. Thats how I finally got through after weeks of trying!
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Andre Dupont
•8:01? Nah fam, 7:59 is where its at. Get in the queue before they even open 😎
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Zoe Papadakis
I found a method to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM
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ThunderBolt7
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Zoe Papadakis
•Totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Jamal Edwards
•20 bucks to talk to EDD? highway robbery if you ask me 🙄
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Zoe Papadakis
•@profile 6 I get it, but when you're waiting on thousands in benefits, $20 to actually get through is a small price to pay. Time is money, ya know?
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Mei Chen
Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes they leave messages there about missed calls or next steps.
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Liam O'Sullivan
EDD is such a joke. They probably "missed" you on purpose. The whole system is designed to make us give up. 🤡
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Amara Okonkwo
•Preach! 👏 I swear they're trained to hang up on us
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Giovanni Marino
•C'mon guys, let's not assume the worst. The staff are probably overwhelmed too.
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Fatima Al-Sayed
Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep calling every day, multiple times a day. Persistence is key. 2. Use the contact form on the EDD website to leave a message about the missed call. 3. Check your UI Online account for any updates or messages. 4. If you have a scheduled phone interview date, make sure you're available all day. 5. Consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push claims through. 6. Document everything - dates, times of calls, names of reps you speak to. 7. If it's urgent, that Claimyr service someone mentioned might be worth a shot. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but keep at it. You'll get through eventually.
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Ethan Campbell
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out! 🙏
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Dylan Hughes
•This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh
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NightOwl42
missed calls from EDD give me more anxiety than calls from my ex lol
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Sofia Rodriguez
•Same 😂 At least the ex would leave a voicemail!
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Dmitry Ivanov
Anyone else notice that EDD seems to call more often on Tuesdays and Thursdays? Or am I just imagining things?
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Ava Thompson
•Now that you mention it... 🤔
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Miguel Herrera
•Nah, it's totally random. I got calls on Monday and Friday last week.
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Connor Rupert
Don't panic! I've been in the same boat. When EDD calls and you miss it, they usually don't leave a voicemail which is super frustrating. Here's what worked for me: immediately check your UI Online account for any updates or messages, then try calling back using the 1-800-300-5616 number. If you can't get through today, try again first thing tomorrow morning. Also, keep your phone on you at all times for the next few days - they might try calling again. The good news is that missing one call won't hurt your claim, but definitely stay on top of it. You got this! 💪
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Oliver Becker
•This is super helpful, thank you! I had no idea they don't usually leave voicemails - that explains why I was waiting around for one. Already checked my UI Online account but nothing new there yet. Will definitely keep my phone glued to me for the next few days. Really appreciate the encouragement! 🙏
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