Need help applying for EDD family leave - can't get through on phone!

Ugh, I feel your pain. I applied for family leave last month and it was a nightmare getting through to anyone. Kept getting busy signals or disconnected. Took me like a week of constant calling to finally talk to someone.

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

Here's what you need to know about applying for family leave through EDD: • First, make sure you're eligible. You need to have paid into State Disability Insurance (SDI) to qualify. • Gather all necessary documents: medical certification, proof of relationship to the family member you're caring for, etc. • Apply online if possible - it's faster than mail. • Be prepared for a wait. Processing can take 2-3 weeks. • If you need to call, try early in the morning or late afternoon. Midday is usually busiest. • Keep detailed records of all your communications with EDD. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

lol good luck. EDD is a complete disaster rn. Might as well try to win the lottery 🤡

Has anyone had luck with the online application? I've heard mixed things about whether its faster or if you should just keep trying to call.

Pro tip: if you do get through on the phone, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-up calls. Some agents will give you one and it can save you a ton of time later.

Anyone know if the rules have changed recently? I applied last year and it seems like the process might be different now

Ive been on hold for 3 hours now. This is insane. How is this acceptable??