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If I could give 10 stars I would

If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!

Really made a difference

Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

An incredibly helpful service

An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

IT WORKS!! Not a scam!

I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!

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Ask the community...

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Molly Hansen

SDI Payment Delay: Completed Waiting Period 2+ Weeks Ago, No Updates. What Now?

Hey everyone, I'm getting really frustrated with my disability claim. I submitted all the required docs, including my doctor's portion, and completed the 7-day waiting period over two weeks ago. But I still haven't received any payment or updates online. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next? I'm starting to worry about my bills piling up.

Nathan Dell

Quick question - did you make sure to certify for your weeks? I made that mistake my first time and it delayed everything.

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Molly Hansen

Yeah, I did certify. That's why I'm so confused about the delay. Thanks for checking though!

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Maya Jackson

Not to be that guy, but have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds like we're back in 1995, but it worked for me when the online system was being glitchy.

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Tristan Carpenter

omg who even has a fax machine anymore? 😂

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Maya Jackson

There are online fax services! Welcome to 2023, where we use the internet to pretend it's 1995 lol

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GalacticGladiator

EDD website can't verify my identity - help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with the EDD website. It keeps saying it can't verify my identity. Has anyone else run into this issue? What did you do to fix it? I've been trying to get through on the phone but no luck so far.

CosmicCrusader

I heard they're updating the system next month. Might be worth waiting if you can.

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Ethan Brown

Source? I haven't seen anything about this.

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CosmicCrusader

My cousin works for the state, but tbh it could just be a rumor 🤷‍♂️

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Yuki Yamamoto

Pro tip: if you call right when they open, you have a better chance of getting through. Set your alarm early!

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Carmen Ortiz

This. I got through after only 30 mins on hold at 8:05 am.

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Aisha Mahmood

EDD Payment Missing - What to Do When Your Benefit Doesn't Arrive?

Hey everyone, I'm freaking out a little bit. I didn't get my last benefit payment and I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to handle it or who to contact? I'm worried about bills piling up and I really need this money.

Giovanni Colombo

lol welcome to the club. been waiting on a payment for 6 weeks now. this system is a joke 🤡

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot!

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Aisha Mahmood

I didn't know they had a Twitter account. I'll give that a try, thanks!

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Adaline Wong

EDD letter mentions 'problem' with unemployment claim - what to expect when calling?

I just got a letter from EDD about my unemployment claim. It says there's a problem but I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I expect when I call them?

Sunny Wang

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have a better chance of getting through without a long wait.

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Hugh Intensity

This! Also, I've heard Wednesdays are less busy for some reason. Might be worth a shot.

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Effie Alexander

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree to understand half the stuff EDD sends? 🤔 Why can't they use normal people language?

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Melissa Lin

Omg yes! I swear they do it on purpose to confuse us 🙄

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Lydia Santiago

Lmao fr. I be googling every other word like I'm studying for the bar exam or smthn 😂

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CyberNinja

Lost job in November, need help filing for unemployment. What docs do I need? How to calculate benefits?

Hey everyone, I just lost my job and I'm trying to file for unemployment. I'm feeling pretty lost and could use some help. My last day was in November and I'm not sure where to start. Does anyone have experience with this process? What documents do I need? How do I calculate my benefits? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Dylan Evans

Quick question for the group - has anyone successfully appealed a denial? I got turned down and I'm not sure if it's worth fighting.

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Sofia Gomez

I did! It took forever, but I eventually got approved. Make sure you have all your documentation ready.

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StormChaser

Same boat. Still waiting on my appeal. This whole process is a nightmare 😫

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Dmitry Petrov

Remember to certify every week, even if you haven't been approved yet! You can get backpay for those weeks once you're in the system.

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Anastasia Sokolov

SDI payment delay - filed claim but no money received. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my SDI payment. I filed my claim a while back but still haven't received anything. Has anyone else experienced delays with their disability payments? Any advice on how to get in touch with someone who can help?

Jamal Washington

This whole situation is so messed up. We're already dealing with health issues, and now we gotta fight just to get the benefits we're entitled to? The system is broken, man. 😤

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Mei Wong

Preach! 🙌 It's like they want us to give up and just suffer in silence.

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Liam Fitzgerald

Fr fr. We need to organize and demand change. This isn't right.

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PixelWarrior

Here's what I've learned from my experience with SDI: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Keep a log of all your calls and who you spoke to. 3. Make sure all your medical documentation is up to date and submitted. 4. Check your online account regularly for updates. 5. If you're really stuck, consider reaching out to your state representative or even local media. 6. Join Facebook groups or forums dedicated to SDI issues. Sometimes you can get insider tips. 7. If you can afford it, that Claimyr service others mentioned might be worth a shot. Remember, you're entitled to these benefits. Don't give up! It's a frustrating process, but stay strong. 💪

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Anastasia Sokolov

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try some of these strategies. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Amara Adebayo

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

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Luca Ferrari

EDD hung up on me after hours on hold - when will I get paid?

I just had the worst experience with unemployment. I filled out the questionnaire and was waiting to find out when I'd get paid. Finally got through to someone on the phone after hours of trying, and they were so rude! They actually hung up on me mid-conversation. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of treatment? I'm at my wits end trying to get answers about my payment timeline.

Dylan Wright

Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature? I've been trying to use that instead of calling, but it seems just as useless.

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Sofia Torres

I tried it once. Waited 2 hours to connect, then got disconnected after 5 minutes. Never again.

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GalacticGuardian

It worked for me! But I had to try at like 3 AM to avoid the queue. Not ideal, but it got the job done.

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Dmitry Smirnov

Unpopular opinion: maybe if we all stopped calling for every little thing, the lines wouldn't be so jammed for people with real issues. Just sayin' 🤷‍♂️

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Miguel Diaz

I kinda agree tho. I've seen people call just to ask questions clearly answered in the FAQs

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Dmitry Smirnov

@profile 21 Not blaming anyone, just suggesting we all try to be part of the solution. @profile 22 Exactly!

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Grace Thomas

Filed EDD paternity leave claim in December, still no response. Any advice?

Hey everyone, I filed a claim for paternity leave back in December and I'm still waiting to hear back. Has anyone else experienced long wait times for their claims? Any tips on how to get an update or speed up the process?

Lucas Lindsey

have you tried faxing your documents? sometimes that gets faster results than mailing or uploading online. old school but it works lol

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Sophie Duck

What year is it? 1995? 😂 But for real, if it works, it works!

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Austin Leonard

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should all just camp outside the EDD office until they help us. Who's with me? ⛺️✊

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Anita George

I'll bring the s'mores! 🔥🍫

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Abigail Spencer

As funny as that sounds, I bet it would actually work. Can you imagine the news coverage? 👀

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Zoe Dimitriou

SDI payments stopped for 2+ weeks, can't reach anyone at EDD. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my State Disability payments. It's been over 2 weeks since I last got paid and I can't seem to reach anyone on the phone. I tried calling the main number and got transferred to a different line (800-480-3287) but still no luck getting through to an agent. Anyone else dealing with this or have any advice on how to actually talk to someone?

CyberSiren

have u checked ur claim status online? sometimes there holding payments cuz they need more info but dont bother telling u 🙄

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Zoe Dimitriou

I did check online, but everything looks normal there. No pending issues or requests for info that I can see. It's so confusing!

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Miguel Alvarez

This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing them? I know, welcome to 1995 lol. But seriously, I got a response within a week after faxing my issue.

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Zainab Yusuf

omg what year is it? 😂 but if it works, it works i guess

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Connor O'Reilly

Where do you even find a fax machine these days? 🤔

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Sean Flanagan

Filled out EDD questionnaire, no payment yet. How long did you wait?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I filled out the questionnaire for my claim but I'm not sure when I'll get paid. I accidentally called the wrong department earlier. Has anyone else dealt with this? How long did it take for you to receive your payment after submitting the questionnaire?

Jamal Harris

lmao welcome to bureaucracy hell. grab a seat, we'll be here a while 😂

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GalaxyGlider

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up.

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Liam Sullivan

How do you even contact your local rep? Any tips?

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GalaxyGlider

Just google '[your area] state representative'. Most have contact forms on their websites. Explain your situation and they usually have staff dedicated to helping with these issues.

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