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Just a heads up, I heard they changed some of the eligibility requirements recently. Make sure you double-check that you still qualify before you go through the whole process!
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Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you checked your spam folder? I found out my EDD emails were going there and I missed some important info. Just throwing it out there!
OMG 😱 I never even thought to check there. Gonna do that right now, thanks!
Here's a detailed breakdown of what you should do: 1. Check your UI Online account for any pending tasks or messages. 2. Make sure all your certifications are up to date. 3. Verify your identity if you haven't already (they're being extra strict about this lately). 4. Try contacting them through UI Online - sometimes they respond faster this way. 5. If calling, use this script: 'Hello, I noticed my last payment was over a month ago, and I haven't received any payments since. Could you please check if there are any issues or delays with my account? I've made sure all my certifications are up to date.' 6. If all else fails, contact your local assembly member or state senator. They can sometimes expedite EDD issues. Hope this helps! Hang in there, we're all in this together. 💪
Contacting my assembly member actually worked for me. Took about a week, but they got it sorted!
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps.
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The EDD is a joke 🤡 I've been dealing with them for months and still can't get my issues resolved. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it.
Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul
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I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to sort out a payment issue for 3 weeks now. This whole system is broken af.
Oof, I don't even wanna imagine. How are you surviving?
Ramen noodles and the kindness of friends, my dude. It's rough out here.
Anastasia Popova
LPT: If you're having trouble getting your disability payments, try contacting your state senator or assembly member's office. They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with state agency issues. It's literally their job to help you!
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Sean Flanagan
•This! 👆 My senator's office helped me resolve a 3-month delay in just two weeks.
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Zara Shah
unpopular opinion: maybe we should privatize the disability insurance system. cant be worse than this mess 🤷♂️
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NebulaNomad
•Are you kidding? Private companies would find every excuse not to pay out. At least the state system eventually pays.
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Zara Shah
•fair point. guess there's no easy solution 😕
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