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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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Congrats on getting approved so quickly! That's awesome news. Just wanted to add for anyone else reading this - if your debit card doesn't arrive within the expected timeframe, you can call the Money Network customer service line directly (it's on the EDD website) rather than trying to get through to EDD. They can expedite a replacement card if needed. I had to do this when my card got lost in the mail and it saved me a lot of hassle compared to calling EDD directly.
That's really good to know about the Money Network customer service! I had no idea you could call them directly instead of going through EDD. Definitely saving that tip for future reference. It's so helpful when people share these kinds of workarounds - the whole unemployment system can be so overwhelming when you're new to it.
Just wanted to share my recent experience for anyone else going through this! I had my eligibility interview last week and got approved in 6 business days. The interviewer asked pretty standard questions - employment dates, reason for separation, and whether I was actively looking for work. One thing that helped was having my final paystub and layoff letter ready to reference if needed. The waiting period after the interview is definitely nerve-wracking, but try to stay patient. Also, make sure you keep certifying every two weeks even while your claim is pending - those payments will process once you're approved. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear about another quick approval. I'm currently waiting for my interview (scheduled for next week) and posts like yours help calm the nerves. Did they ask anything specific about your job search activities, or was it more focused on the circumstances of your layoff? I've been documenting all my applications just in case but wasn't sure how detailed they get about that part.
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Reality check: EDD gets millions of calls but has maybe 500 agents total. The math will never work for everyone to get through manually. At some point you need alternative solutions to actually reach a live person.
That really puts it in perspective. No wonder manual calling feels impossible - it basically is impossible for most people.
Exactly why auto-dialers exist. When the system is mathematically broken, you need tools that can work within those constraints.
I feel your pain so much! I'm in the exact same boat - been trying for weeks with my pending claim and getting nowhere with manual calling. After reading through all these comments, I think I need to seriously consider using one of those auto-dialer services. The math everyone's sharing really shows how broken the manual approach has become. Has anyone had success getting their pending claims resolved once they actually got through to an agent? I'm worried that even if I manage to connect, they still won't be able to fix my issue.
@Connor O'Brien I'm dealing with the exact same pending claim nightmare! Been stuck for 3 weeks now and reading everyone's attempts here is both reassuring and terrifying. The statistics people are sharing about call success rates really opened my eyes - I had no idea it was mathematically this broken. I think I'm going to try the Wednesday 2-3pm window that @Zoe Papadopoulos mentioned for maybe one more week, but honestly after seeing @Connor Gallagher s'success story with Claimyr, I m'leaning toward just using the auto-dialer too. My sanity and lost work time are worth more than the stubborn pride of doing it manually at this point.
@Connor O'Brien I totally understand your frustration! I was in a similar situation with a pending claim and felt the same way about whether it would even get resolved once I got through. From what I've seen in this thread and my own experience, most pending claims really are just missing paperwork or simple verification issues that agents can fix quickly once you actually connect. The real challenge is just getting that connection. After reading all these success stories with Claimyr and seeing the math breakdown that @Mei Wong shared about millions of calls vs 500 agents, I think the auto-dialer route makes the most sense. I was stubborn about doing it manually too, but sometimes you have to use the tools available to work within a broken system. Good luck whatever you decide!
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One more important point: make sure you meet the earnings requirement to qualify for UI. You need to have earned at least $1,300 in your highest-earning quarter during your base period, or at least $900 in your highest quarter and 1.25 times that amount across the entire base period. Based on your hourly wage, you should easily qualify if you've been working consistently, but it's something to be aware of. Also, start your work search requirements immediately after filing - EDD requires three work search activities per week for most claimants now.
I've been at this job for 3 years full-time, so I should definitely meet the earnings requirement. The work search activities - does applying for jobs online count? Or do I need to do in-person applications too?
Online applications definitely count! EDD accepts various work search activities including online job applications, attending job fairs, networking events, and even creating/updating professional profiles like LinkedIn. You just need to keep detailed records of each activity - employer name, position applied for, date, and method of contact. Some people also count skills training or career workshops as work search activities. The key is documenting everything in case EDD audits your work search log.
I went through a very similar situation about 6 months ago! The key thing that helped me was getting my boss to acknowledge in writing (via email) that I had requested to withdraw my resignation but he was choosing not to accept it. I sent him an email saying something like "As we discussed, I am withdrawing my two weeks notice and would like to continue my employment, but you indicated you prefer to proceed with my departure in May." He replied confirming that was correct. When EDD called him, his story matched mine exactly because we both had the same email thread. Got approved without any issues after the phone interview. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to first payment. Document everything and you should be fine!
This is such smart advice! Getting that email confirmation was genius - it creates a clear paper trail that protects you if stories get mixed up later. I'm definitely going to send my boss an email like that to document our conversation about me wanting to stay but him choosing to let me go anyway. Did you have to wait long for the phone interview after filing, or did it happen pretty quickly?
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Have you tried filing by phone instead of online? Sometimes that works when the website is being glitchy.
Good idea! It's always worth trying different methods. Sometimes the phone system can handle issues better than the web interface.
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The key thing that worked for me was calling EDD early in the morning (like 8:01 AM sharp when they open) and explaining that their system wasn't recognizing my new work history. The rep was able to manually override the system and let me file a new claim based on my recent wages. Make sure you have your last few pay stubs ready when you call - they'll likely ask for the exact dates and amounts. It took about 2 weeks after that call for everything to process, but I was able to get my benefits. Don't give up, the system is just slow to update sometimes! 💪
This is super helpful! I've been dreading the early morning call but sounds like it's worth it. Did you have to provide any specific documentation beyond the pay stubs? And was there anything particular you said to convince them to do the manual override?
Landon Morgan
hey OP, did u get ur SDI application submitted? My sister is going thru almost the same thing right now.
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Natalia Stone
•Yes! I submitted my SDI application yesterday and had my doctor complete their portion today. Now just waiting for it to process. I'll update if I run into any issues but so far the online system was pretty straightforward.
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QuantumQuasar
Great to hear you got your SDI application submitted! Just wanted to add that you should also start gathering documentation for your future UI claim while you're recovering. Keep records of your layoff date, any severance paperwork, and your doctor's return-to-work clearance. Having everything organized will make the transition from SDI to UI much smoother when you're ready to start job searching again. Hope you feel better soon!
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Dmitry Ivanov
•This is really helpful advice! I hadn't thought about organizing everything for the UI claim while I'm still recovering. Do you know if there's a specific timeframe I need to wait after my doctor clears me before I can apply for UI, or can I apply right away once I get the return-to-work note?
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