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I'm dealing with EDD right now for a totally different issue (certification problems), but I've learned that persistence is key. The system is overwhelmed and understaffed. For updating phone numbers specifically, I found out they have a dedicated Identity Alert section you can call at 866-401-2849, which sometimes has shorter wait times than the main line. Might be worth trying that number too.
Just checking back - were you able to get this resolved? The secure message option or the alternate phone number might be your best bets if you're still stuck.
@1617fc26d8e8 So happy to hear you got it resolved! I'm dealing with a similar phone verification issue right now and was getting nowhere with the regular EDD line. Definitely going to try the Claimyr service you mentioned - sounds like it's worth it just to save the headache of calling 50+ times. Quick question: do you remember roughly how much the Claimyr service cost? Want to make sure I budget for it if my secure message attempt doesn't work out.
I had a similar situation last month. Won my appeal but my money got stuck in the system. I waited two weeks and nothing happened, so I called them. Turns out they needed me to verify my identity AGAIN even though I'd already done it through ID.me. Such a headache. But after I called and sorted it out, the money was in my account within 48 hours. I wasted days trying to call the regular number without getting through. The trick is calling right when they open at 8am, but even then it's a mess. My sister told me about this service called Claimyr that got her through to an EDD agent without the endless waiting and busy signals. It worked for me too - check out their demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. The website is claimyr.com. Way better than spending all day hitting redial!
ID.me verification issues are THE WORST! I had to verify three separate times last year because their system kept "losing" my verification. Each time it added weeks to my payment timeline. So frustrating.
That's my biggest fear - that there's some hidden step or verification they need that will delay everything. I might try calling them proactively just to make sure everything is in order rather than waiting and finding out there's an issue. If I can't get through on the regular line, I'll check out that Claimyr service. Thanks for the tip!
Congrats on winning your appeal! I just went through this exact same situation a few weeks ago. After my appeal was approved, it took about 6 business days for the money to hit my account. The key thing is to make sure you don't have any outstanding certifications or verification requirements that could hold things up. A couple things that helped me: First, I logged into UI Online every day to check if there were any new messages or required actions. Second, I made sure my direct deposit info was still valid (banks sometimes change routing numbers). And third, when the payments did come through, they were split by certification period like others mentioned - so don't worry if you see multiple smaller deposits instead of one big lump sum. The waiting is nerve-wracking after such a long appeal process, but you're almost there! Keep checking your account daily and the status should change from "appeal pending" to "paid" before the money actually appears in your bank.
This is really reassuring, thank you! I've been checking my UI Online account obsessively since getting the appeal decision. It's good to know that 6 business days is pretty typical. I'm definitely going to keep monitoring for any new messages or required actions - after going through the appeal process, I don't want anything to slip through the cracks now that I'm so close to finally getting paid. The multiple deposits thing makes sense too, I was wondering about that. Thanks for sharing your experience!
For anyone who might be reading this thread in the future, I wanted to share a quick tip that helped me when I was in a similar situation. If you're having trouble finding the "File a Claim" option on the main EDD website, sometimes it helps to clear your browser's cache and cookies first. I was getting redirected to weird pages and the navigation wasn't showing up properly until I did this. Also, if you're on mobile, the desktop version of the site tends to work better for filing new claims - the mobile version can be pretty buggy. Just switch to "Desktop Site" in your mobile browser settings before starting the application process. Hope this helps someone avoid the headaches I went through!
Thanks for the mobile browser tip! I actually ran into the same issue when I tried filing on my phone initially. The mobile version of the EDD site definitely seems like an afterthought - buttons don't always work properly and some pages don't load correctly. Switching to desktop view made a huge difference. It's 2025 and they still can't get mobile optimization right, which is pretty disappointing considering how many people rely on their phones for everything. But at least there's a workaround! Appreciate you sharing that cache clearing tip too - that's always good troubleshooting advice for any government website issues.
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact same frustration a few months ago! The UI Online dashboard is SO misleading - it really does feel like there should be a "File New Claim" button right there on the main page. I spent literally hours clicking through every menu thinking I was missing something obvious. The fact that you have to go to a completely different part of the EDD website to start a new claim is just terrible user experience design. I'm glad you found the solution through this thread! One additional tip - after you file your new claim, it usually takes about 2-3 weeks to get your first certification notice, so don't panic if you don't hear anything immediately. The waiting is the worst part but it's normal processing time.
Totally agree about the terrible UX design! I'm new here but going through the same thing right now. It's so frustrating that they make you hunt around different parts of their website when it should all be integrated. Thanks for mentioning the 2-3 week timeline - that's actually really helpful to know so I don't start panicking if I don't hear back right away. Did you have to do anything special during that waiting period, or just wait for them to contact you about certification?
did u check ur SDI Online account? sometimes it will show if they recieved part B even if they havent processed it yet
UPDATE REQUEST: Did you get this resolved? I'm curious because I'm about to file my own SDI claim and want to learn from your experience!
I called my doctor's office this morning and apparently they hadn't sent it yet! They had it filled out but it was sitting in some outgoing mail pile. They're going to fax it today instead of mailing it. The office manager apologized and said they've been swamped. Lesson learned: always follow up aggressively with medical paperwork!
Wow, glad you got it sorted out! That's such a common issue - paperwork just sitting around in medical offices. Thanks for the update, this is really helpful to know. I'll definitely be calling my doctor right after I submit Part A to make sure they prioritize it. Did EDD give you any indication of how long it will take to process once they receive the faxed form?
Sophia Nguyen
I had this exact same issue happen to me back in February! My entire January was missing from the payment history tab, and I was so worried my payments would get messed up. But just like others have said, it really is just a display glitch. My payments continued to process normally, and the missing history showed back up about 4 days later. The key thing is to check your certification status on the Home tab - if it says "pending payment" you're all good. I've learned not to stress about the History tab anymore since it seems to have these glitches pretty regularly after they do system maintenance.
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StarStrider
•This is really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing! I was getting so anxious about it, but it sounds like this is just a quirky thing the EDD system does after maintenance. I'll definitely focus on checking the Home tab instead of obsessing over the History section. Thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps to know I'm not the only one who's dealt with this!
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Melissa Lin
This exact same thing happened to me about 3 months ago! Missing payment history for an entire month had me absolutely panicking, especially since I couldn't afford any payment delays. But everyone here is right - it's just a UI glitch that happens after system updates. What helped calm my nerves was logging into my BofA EDD card account and checking that all my previous payments were actually deposited there. The banking records showed everything was fine even when the EDD website was acting up. Your payments should process normally regardless of what the History tab shows. I'd definitely recommend checking your card/bank account as a backup way to verify your payment record while waiting for the display issue to fix itself.
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