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just a thought but do u have any emergency rental assistance options in ur area? might help buy time while EDD figures their mess out
That's a good idea - I hadn't thought about rental assistance. I'll look into what's available in my county. Anything to buy some time would be helpful right now.
hey did u ever hear back? im in a similar situation now
Update for anyone in the same situation: I finally got through to EDD yesterday using the State Assembly member contact method someone suggested! They're expediting my case due to the eviction risk, and the rep said I should see a decision by Friday. Also, my landlord agreed to wait until then after I showed him the email from the Assembly office. Will update again when I know more!
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Update: I tried calling at 8:01am sharp today and got the 'too many callers' message right away. Tried the disability number trick but that department opened at 8:30am so no luck there either. I might try the in-person office tomorrow or look into the Claimyr service. Feeling pretty stressed since my last payment is next week and I know there will be a gap if I don't get this sorted. Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far!
Try the disability number after 8:30! That's when it worked for me. Just be super polite when they answer and explain you need a transfer to UI for reapplication. The SDI reps are usually more helpful than the recorded unemployment system.
One more thing to try: call the employer line instead of the claimant line. The number is 1-866-333-4606. When they answer, politely explain you're trying to reach a representative about your reapplication. Sometimes they'll transfer you directly to a UI specialist. The wait is usually shorter on the employer line. If they ask why you're calling that number, just say you were given this number by an EDD representative at the office.
I would never have thought of that! Will definitely try this tomorrow if my other attempts don't work. I really appreciate everyone's help and will update when I get through!
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my cousin works at edd and she says theyre super backed up right now cuz of layoffs in the tech industry. lots of people filing new claims so everything is slower than normal
They're ALWAYS "backed up" with SOMETHING. First it was the pandemic, then it was fraud prevention, now it's tech layoffs. Just excuses to avoid doing their JOBS!!!
Update on your options: After you manage to speak with an EDD representative, they can: 1. Confirm if your card has been issued and provide a tracking number 2. Expedite a replacement card (5-7 business days instead of 10-14) 3. In extreme hardship cases, they can sometimes arrange an emergency payment at a physical office Regarding the direct deposit option another user mentioned - this is still being rolled out gradually to all claimants, so you may not have access yet. It typically becomes available after your first payment cycle is complete. I'd focus on getting through to EDD first thing tomorrow morning. The first hour they're open is usually the best time to call.
Thank you! I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned because I've wasted so many hours already trying to call. I'll ask about expediting the card since my rent is due next week. Really appreciate all the help from everyone!
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Make sure you have COPIES of all your paystubs before sending anything to EDD!! I sent all my original documents for a similiar situation and they LOST THEM!!! Had to go back to my employer to get everything reprinted. Such a pain!!
That's a great tip, thank you! I'll definitely only send copies and keep the originals safe.
Update from my earlier comment: I forgot to mention that if your benefit amount does get recalculated and increased, make sure to check if you're also eligible for Fed-Ed benefits depending on when your claim started. This can extend your benefit period if you meet the earnings threshold, which you likely will if your WBA increases significantly.
fed-ed ended years ago tho?? pretty sure that was just a covid thing
Aisha Abdullah
Im not sure about finding exact PUA application date but for my claim I remember there was a award letter in my inbox messages that showed when I was approved. Have you tried downloading all her inbox messages? Might be buried in there somewhere.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•I haven't downloaded all the messages yet - that's a good suggestion. Hopefully the award letter is still there. Thank you!
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StarStrider
One more thing to check - look at the 'Determination' section in her UI Online account. Sometimes there's an entry there showing when they determined she was eligible for PUA instead of regular UI. The date on that determination would be very close to when she was approved for PUA. Also, PUA was only available from March 29, 2020 through September 4, 2021, so that narrows down the timeframe. If she was auto-transferred, it likely happened in April or May 2020 when they were implementing the program.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•This is incredibly helpful! I didn't know about the Determination section. And the date range helps narrow things down. We'll check there tomorrow when she comes over. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this.
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