The reality is there's no special San Bernardino number anymore. We're all in the same statewide queue competing with 20+ million other Californians. The math just doesn't work for manual calling.

Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. I think I'm done torturing myself with manual calling - going to try Claimyr this week. The fact that so many people here have had success with it makes me feel better about spending the money. It's crazy that we have to pay a third party service just to reach our own state agency, but here we are. Will report back if it works!

Update on messaging through UI Online - they're currently taking about 5-7 business days to respond to messages. If you do manage to get through by phone, request that they document the conversation in your case notes, including the date/time and representative name. This creates a record showing you attempted to correct the issue promptly. For future certifications, be sure to report any commission income in the week it was paid to avoid further complications. The system will ask if you received any income - always say yes if you received commissions and report the amount accurately.

That's great news that you got through and got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation, I want to emphasize that the key is being proactive about corrections. EDD actually has a specific process for amended reporting, and they're generally more lenient when you self-report errors versus them discovering discrepancies during their regular audits. One thing to keep in mind for commission workers: make sure you understand the difference between when commissions are earned versus when they're paid, because EDD cares about the payment date for certification purposes. Also, if you have variable commission income, it might be worth keeping detailed records of all payments to make future certifications smoother. Really glad this worked out for you @Harper Thompson - hopefully this thread will help other commission-based workers avoid the same confusion!

Hey OP, don't forget to check if your employer offers any additional maternity benefits. Some companies have their own disability insurance that might be easier to deal with than EDD.

Been through this exact situation! A few additional tips that helped me: 1. If you have your marriage certificate or legal name change docs ready, you can sometimes upload them directly through the EDD portal which might be faster than mailing. 2. Consider calling EDD to confirm they received your documents before submitting your disability claim - saves you from potential delays later. 3. Keep your old name handy when you call/apply initially, since their system might still show your previous name until it's fully updated. Also, start gathering your medical documentation for the disability claim while you're waiting for the name change to process. That way you're ready to go once everything's updated! Good luck with everything! 🍀

The combined wage claim system is SO confusing. I had a similar issue last year but with California and Oregon. What I learned is that you should always file in the state with your highest wages first if you think you might need to file again later. Once they transfer the wages between states, you can't un-transfer them. The EDD should really explain this better before people file combined wage claims!

I'm dealing with something similar and wanted to share what I learned from my experience. When you file a combined wage claim, those wages essentially get "locked" into that claim and can't be used again in either state. It's frustrating because they don't make this clear upfront. One thing that might help - if you do manage to get through to EDD, ask specifically about whether you have any remaining balance on your current claim. Sometimes there can be small amounts left that people don't realize. Also, double-check that you've been certifying properly if you haven't already stopped. For finding work to qualify for a new claim, consider temporary staffing agencies or seasonal work. Even if it's not ideal, getting those wages on record now could make the difference when your benefit year ends in October. The job market is tough but having that cushion later might be worth taking whatever you can find now. Hang in there - this whole system is needlessly complicated but you'll get through it!

guys i think the whole system is rigged. they make it so hard on purpose so people just give up. wake up sheeple! 👀

Hey Anthony, I went through something similar a few months ago! The first thing I'd recommend is logging into your EDD account and checking the "Wage and Potential Benefit Inquiry" section to see exactly what wages they have on file for you. Sometimes there's a lag in wage reporting, especially if you had a recent job change. If the wages look incorrect or incomplete, you'll want to contact your previous employers to make sure they submitted their quarterly wage reports to EDD properly. Also, make sure you're looking at the right base period - EDD uses a specific 12-month period to calculate eligibility, not just any recent 12 months. The system can be confusing but don't give up! You've got this 💪