Can't reach California Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live EDD agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the EDD drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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Has anyone tried the 833 number instead? I heard it's the same line but sometimes routes differently.
It's literally the exact same line. Don't waste time switching between numbers - they go to the same call center.
Good to know, thanks for clarifying that.
Update: Finally got through using the early morning strategy and was able to request Tagalog interpretation. Took about 15 minutes to get the interpreter on a three-way call but then we resolved my mom's claim in 30 minutes. Don't give up!
Glad it worked out! Though honestly 25 attempts is still a lot - that's why I just used the calling service.
I might try the manual way first but if that doesn't work I'll look into Claimyr as backup.
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Unfortunately, mis-calendaring the date wouldn't qualify as an "Administrative Error" since that term typically refers to mistakes made by the EDD or Appeals Board themselves, not scheduling errors by claimants. However, you still have options! California EDD allows appeals to be reopened under "good cause" provisions. While a personal scheduling error isn't automatically considered good cause, you can still request to have your appeal reopened by: 1. Acting quickly - you typically have 20 days from the decision date to request reopening 2. Filing a written request to reopen your appeal (form DE 6317) 3. Clearly explaining your situation and why you missed the hearing 4. Being honest about the scheduling error but emphasizing any factors that contributed to the confusion I recommend: - Contacting the Appeals Board immediately at 1-800-300-5616 - Following up with a written request explaining your situation - Including any documentation that might support your case While there's no guarantee they'll reopen based on a calendaring error alone, the sooner you address this, the better your chances. The Appeals Board does have some discretion in these matters, especially if you're prompt in your follow-up.
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Hey OP, quick question - when exactly did you submit the questionnaire? There might be a grace period depending on when it was due.
I think it was about a week after the due date. I completely forgot about it with everything else going on. 😓
Ah, gotcha. Yeah, that might cause some issues. But don't lose hope! Explain the situation when you get through to them. Sometimes they can be understanding if you're honest about what happened.
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have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly the UI system is so broken its not even funny anymore
fr tho 💯 feels like we're living in the stone age sometimes
LongPeri
Just want to echo what others said about Claimyr - it really does work. I was skeptical about paying for something I should be able to do myself, but after wasting 2 weeks calling manually, it was worth it. Got connected in about 35 minutes.
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LongPeri
•I think I paid around $20. No guarantee but their success rate is way higher than manual calling. Check out claimyr.com if you want to see their demo video.
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Oscar O'Neil
•I saw that demo video at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10 - really shows how their system works. Pretty impressive tech.
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Sara Hellquiem
Bottom line: those are the right phone numbers (800-300-5616 or 833-978-7753) but calling manually is brutal. Budget several hours or full days, avoid lunch time and Monday mornings, and be prepared for dropped calls. Or just use an auto-dialer service and save yourself the headache.
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Sara Hellquiem
•Good luck! Just remember it's not your fault the system is this broken. Everyone struggles with these phone lines.
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Charlee Coleman
•Agreed. The phone system is the problem, not the people trying to call. Don't let it stress you out too much.
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