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I'm so glad to hear you got approved and will start receiving payments! That must be such a huge relief, especially with rent worries. Your experience really highlights how EDD's system can schedule multiple interviews for completely different issues - it's confusing but apparently normal. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone here. Stories like yours help the rest of us understand that getting a second interview notice doesn't necessarily mean something went wrong with the first one. Hope your wage verification interview goes smoothly too!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! I've been stressing about my EDD situation for weeks now and seeing your success story really puts things in perspective. It's so reassuring to know that multiple interviews can happen for different reasons and don't necessarily mean your claim is doomed. The fact that you got approved for benefits while still having that second interview pending is really encouraging. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I need to call EDD again - anything to avoid sitting on hold for hours! Thanks for sharing your journey with us, it really helps newbies like me understand how this whole process works.
Wow, what a rollercoaster! I'm so relieved to hear you got approved and will start receiving payments soon. Your story is really reassuring for those of us navigating EDD's confusing system. It's crazy how they can schedule multiple interviews for completely different issues without clearly explaining what each one is for upfront. The wage verification interview should be much more straightforward than the separation interview you already passed. They'll likely just confirm your earnings match what your employer reported to them. Since you've already been approved for benefits, this second interview is just administrative cleanup and shouldn't put your payments at risk. Thanks for updating us with the outcome - success stories like yours give hope to everyone else dealing with EDD's maze of procedures. It's so helpful to see that getting multiple interview notices doesn't automatically mean your claim is in jeopardy. Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you!
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To all those having trouble reaching a human at California Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
I went through a similar situation recently. When they remove the disqualification, you'll typically receive a determination letter explaining the decision and a notice about any back payments owed to you. The "time sensitive" letter is probably the official determination, and the other might be related to payment processing or additional documentation they need. Make sure to respond to any requests quickly - usually within 30 days. Also, check your EDD online account as it should update to reflect the changes. The can take a few weeks for payments to actually start flowing, so be patient but stay on top of any correspondence they send.
@Sofia Price Thank you for sharing your experience! This is really helpful information. I m'currently dealing with a similar situation and was wondering - when you say the payments can take a few weeks to start flowing, does that timeline start from when you receive the determination letter, or from when you respond to it? Also, did you have to re-certify for any past weeks once the was removed? I m'trying to prepare for what comes next in this process.
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Bank of America is the absolute WORST for handling the EDD cards!!! when my claim ended they just shut down my account with NO WARNING and I couldn't see any of my old transactions. I had to call them like 7 times and finally got someone who told me I could request paper statements by mail but it would cost $5 per month I wanted. such a ripoff but I needed them for my taxes
Just an important clarification - Bank of America shouldn't be charging $5 per statement for EDD debit card accounts. Under their agreement with the State of California, they're required to provide at least one free statement copy per request for closed accounts. If they tried to charge you, you should dispute that and reference the California EDD Debit Card Account Agreement which specifies the free statement policy. Many customer service reps aren't properly trained on the EDD-specific policies.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Omar. Losing a loved one makes dealing with bureaucratic nightmares feel impossible - please don't blame yourself for not handling this sooner. I had a very similar 1099G discrepancy in 2020 (mine was off by about $6,000). What finally worked for me was getting my complete EDD claim history through their UI Online portal. If you can still log in, go to "History" and then "Payment Activity" - you can download a detailed report showing every single payment they issued. This report includes payment dates, amounts, and importantly, any payments that were "issued" but later reversed or cancelled. The key thing I discovered was that EDD sometimes reports payments on the 1099G that were initially authorized but then clawed back due to eligibility issues or system errors. These "phantom payments" still show up on tax documents even though the money never actually reached your account. If you can't access UI Online anymore, you can request this same payment history by calling EDD and asking specifically for a "detailed payment activity report" rather than just general account information. The rep you spoke to who mentioned "funds were released" might have been referring to this exact issue. This report was accepted by both the IRS and my tax preparer as proof of actual benefits received, and I was able to amend my return successfully. Good luck!
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This whole thread is so validating - I'm dealing with the exact same situation! Reopened my claim 18 days ago and it's like it never happened. No confirmation page, no emails, no mail, and that stupid "Reopen Your Claim" button is still there taunting me every time I log in. I was starting to think I somehow messed up the submission, but seeing all your experiences makes me realize this is just EDD's broken system being broken as usual. I can see my claim balance and benefit year end date too, so I'm hoping that means it's actually in their system somewhere. Planning to use CosmicCruiser's calling script tomorrow - hopefully I can get through! It's honestly ridiculous that we have to become EDD system troubleshooters just to get basic confirmation that our claims exist. Thanks everyone for sharing - knowing I'm not alone in this mess definitely helps with the anxiety!
You're definitely not alone in this! I just went through the exact same thing last month - reopened my claim and it was like screaming into the void. That reopen button staying there is the worst because it makes you think nothing went through at all. Since you can see your claim balance and benefit year end date, that's actually a really good sign that your claim IS in their system. I ended up having to call multiple times before getting through, but when I finally did, the rep confirmed my claim had been processing the whole time - their system just doesn't update the interface properly. Keep trying with those phone calls, and don't click that reopen button again no matter how tempting it is! Hang in there, it will get sorted out.
This is such a helpful thread! I'm in week 2.5 of the same exact nightmare - reopened my claim and it's like it got sucked into a black hole. No confirmation page, no emails, nothing in the mail, and that cursed reopen button is still sitting there like nothing happened. I was honestly starting to panic thinking I did something wrong during the submission process, but reading all these experiences is so reassuring that it's just EDD's system being completely broken as usual. The fact that so many people are dealing with this identical issue shows how widespread their technical problems are. I can see my claim balance and benefit year end date too, which based on what CosmicCruiser explained sounds like a good sign my claim is actually in their system somewhere. Definitely going to try calling tomorrow using that script - fingers crossed I can actually get through to a human! It's absolutely insane that we have to become EDD system detectives just to figure out if our basic claim submissions even exist. Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories, it really helps knowing we're all navigating this mess together!
Wow, reading through all these experiences is both terrifying and comforting at the same time! I'm brand new to dealing with EDD (just lost my job last month) and was planning to file for the first time, but seeing how broken their system is for reopened claims has me really worried about what to expect. It sounds like even when things work, they don't really "work" if you know what I mean. The fact that you all have to become system experts just to get basic confirmation is insane. I'm taking notes from everyone's advice here though - especially that calling script and the tip about checking claim balance/benefit year dates. Thanks for documenting all this, it's like a survival guide for dealing with EDD's dysfunction! I really hope you get through to someone tomorrow and can finally get some answers about your claim.
Annabel Kimball
That's such great news! I'm so happy you were able to get through and get it sorted out. The stress of potentially missing that interview must have been overwhelming. Good luck with the actual interview on Thursday - sounds like you're in much better shape now. Also want to echo what others said about having all the documentation ready. They usually ask about your last employer, dates of employment, reason for leaving, and sometimes about your job search efforts. Having everything organized beforehand makes it go much smoother!
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DeShawn Washington
•This is exactly the kind of support this community needs! It's so refreshing to see people helping each other navigate these bureaucratic nightmares. I'm bookmarking this whole thread because the tips about Claimyr and updating phone numbers in UI Online could be lifesavers for others in similar situations. Charity, wishing you and your fiancé the best of luck with the interview - you've got this!
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Chris King
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through a similar situation a few months ago. The fact that you were proactive and got this resolved before your phone service was cut off was absolutely the right move. I made the mistake of waiting until after I missed my interview to try to fix things, and it turned into a 6-week nightmare of trying to get reinstated. For anyone else reading this thread who might face similar issues - act FAST and don't wait until the last minute. EDD is actually more reasonable than people think when you contact them beforehand rather than after missing appointments. Good luck with your interview Thursday!
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Makayla Shoemaker
•That's really valuable insight about being proactive vs reactive with EDD! It's crazy how much of a difference timing can make in these situations. Six weeks of being stuck in the system sounds absolutely awful - I can't imagine the stress. Thanks for sharing your experience, it definitely reinforces that we made the right call reaching out before the deadline. Hopefully this thread helps other people avoid similar pitfalls!
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