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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.
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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.
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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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Congratulations on winning your appeal! I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago. The Appeals Board does automatically notify EDD, but here's what I learned: give it about 5-7 business days, then definitely call to confirm they've received and processed the decision. In my case, the notification went through fine, but my claim was stuck in some kind of "pending review" status that required a manual push from an EDD rep. Once they cleared that, I got my backpay within 3 business days. Also, make sure to keep certifying during this waiting period - those weeks will flip from "disqualified" to "paid" once they update your claim status. The whole process took about 2 weeks total for me, but calling definitely sped things up. Good luck!
This is really helpful, thank you! It sounds like calling after 5-7 business days is the sweet spot - not too early but not waiting so long that things get stuck. I'm glad to hear your backpay came through so quickly once they cleared the review status. Did you have any trouble getting through to EDD when you called, or did you use any specific strategies to reach a rep?
Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago! I won my appeal for the same "voluntary quit" issue and was also unsure about next steps. Here's what I learned: The Appeals Board does automatically send the decision to EDD, but there's often a delay in their system actually processing it. I waited about 10 days and then called EDD to confirm they had received the decision. The rep told me it was in their queue but needed to be manually reviewed and updated in their system. She was able to expedite it right then and there, and my payments started showing up within 48 hours. My advice: wait about a week to give the automatic process a chance to work, then call to confirm. Also, definitely keep certifying during this waiting period - all those "disqualified" weeks will flip to "paid" once they update your claim. The backpay should include everything from when you were originally disqualified. Hope this helps and congrats on winning your appeal!
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Just following up - were you able to get this resolved? Another option I forgot to mention is visiting an America's Job Center (AJCC) in person. They can sometimes expedite these kinds of issues by connecting with EDD liaisons directly. Bring your ID and any EDD correspondence you have.
Partial success! I used Claimyr to get through to EDD yesterday and explained the issue. The rep confirmed my account WAS created in Money Network but with my name misspelled (they had "Micheal" instead of "Michael"). Once I called Money Network back with the exact spelling they had, they found my account immediately! Card should arrive next week, and they're expediting it. Thanks everyone for the help - this thread literally saved me from a financial disaster.
That's awesome news that you got it sorted out! The name spelling issue is such a common problem but most people don't think to check that. Really glad the community here could help you avoid missing rent. For anyone else reading this thread - definitely save this info because the Money Network migration has been causing similar issues for months. The key takeaways seem to be: 1) Get the EXACT spelling/formatting EDD has on file, 2) Ask for your BIC number, 3) Paper check backup option exists, and 4) Services like Claimyr can help you actually reach EDD reps. Hope your card arrives on time!
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I'm in the same boat, girl. These government systems are a joke. We're just trying to take care of our babies and they make it so hard. Sending you strength! 💪👶
Thank you! It's nice to know I'm not alone in this struggle. Wishing you luck with your claim too!
I went through something similar last year! A few things that might help: 1. Check if you filed within the right timeframe - SDI has strict deadlines after childbirth 2. Make sure your doctor's certification was complete and properly filled out 3. Verify that you had enough wages reported in your base period (they look at specific quarters) 4. Sometimes it's as simple as a missing signature or date on the forms Also, try calling first thing in the morning (8 AM sharp) - I had better luck getting through then. The SDI number is different from regular unemployment, so make sure you're calling 1-800-480-3287 specifically for disability claims. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but you deserve those benefits, especially as a new mom. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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@profile3 I actually used Claimyr like you suggested! It worked exactly as advertised - I was connected to an EDD rep in about 15 minutes. Completely worth it after days of frustration trying to get through on my own. Now I'm just waiting for my eligibility interview which is scheduled for next week. Fingers crossed!
I'm so glad you got through and found out what was going on! This is exactly why I joined this community - to learn from others' experiences with EDD issues. I'm a substitute teacher and have been worried about potential problems with my summer claim since I also had some unpaid time off during my base period. Your situation gives me hope that even when there are multiple issues, they can be resolved if you get the right person on the phone. Please keep us updated on how your eligibility interview goes - I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from knowing the outcome. Good luck!
Zoe Kyriakidou
lol good luck dealing with EDD. might as well try to teach a rock to swim 🪨🏊♂️
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Jamal Brown
•🤣🤣🤣 for real tho. EDD more like EDDiot amirite?
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Mei Zhang
•Cmon guys, I know it's frustrating but the people working there are just doing their jobs. The system sucks, not the employees.
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Liam McConnell
Has anyone here successfully switched from unemployment to disability? How long did the process take? I'm worried about having a gap in benefits while everything gets sorted out.
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Savannah Vin
•I went through this transition about 6 months ago. The whole process took about 3-4 weeks for me, but I did have a gap of about 10 days where I wasn't receiving any benefits. My advice would be to apply for disability as soon as you waive your unemployment appeal - don't wait. Also, make sure you have some savings set aside if possible to cover that gap period. The disability office was actually more responsive than EDD in my experience.
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Grace Durand
•@Savannah Vin Thanks for sharing your experience! That s'really helpful to know there might be a gap. Did you have to provide any specific documentation when you applied for disability, or was it pretty straightforward once you had waived the unemployment appeal?
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