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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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Welcome to the club, buddy. We're all in the same boat here. I've been trying to reach them for weeks now. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to get through 🙄

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I feel your pain! Sometimes it feels like a never-ending waiting game. Hang in there, we're all in this together.

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Update: I finally got through! For anyone wondering, I used the tip about calling right at 8:01 AM. Took a few tries but I finally spoke to someone. They said my payment should be processed within 3-5 business days. Fingers crossed! Thanks for all the advice, everyone!

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Congrats! 🎉 Hope you get your money soon!

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Glad it worked out! Now we just gotta hope they actually process it in 3-5 days and not 3-5 months 😅

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Update: I tried calling this morning using the method @profile10 suggested. It took about 25 tries, but I FINALLY got through to a real person! They said my claim was stuck due to a system glitch and they've escalated it for review. Should be processed within 5-7 business days. Fingers crossed! 🤞 Thanks everyone for your help and support!

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5-7 business days in EDD time is like 2-3 months in real time. But hey, progress is progress!

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Fingers crossed! It’s important to celebrate the small victories in this process.

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Anyone else feel like they're trapped in a Kafka novel trying to deal with EDD? 📚🐛

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I had to google what Kafka was but now I'm dying 💀 So accurate!

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It's a fitting analogy! Sometimes dealing with bureaucratic systems really does feel surreal.

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I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. (https://claimyr.com

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@profile 13 Yeah, you schedule a time slot. They call the EDD, navigate the menu, and wait on hold. When an agent picks up, they forward the call to your phone. It's pretty slick.

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While Claimyr might be convenient, it's always wise to weigh the cost versus the benefit. For some, it might be worth it, especially if EDD communication delays are affecting finances.

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Pro tip: if you do end up calling, try right when they open or about an hour before they close. Those times seem to have shorter wait times in my experience.

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Great tip! Timing can make all the difference in cutting down on wait times. It's little tricks like these that can save a lot of frustration.

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have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I got a response within a week when I faxed my issue

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Hey, don't knock it till you try it! Sometimes old school works 🤷‍♂️

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Old methods like faxing can sometimes bypass the digital backlog. It's worth considering if you're not making progress elsewhere.

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Have you considered looking for part-time work? Might help bridge the gap until December. Just a thought!

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This! I started driving for Uber when my benefits ran out. It's not great, but it's something.

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Freelancing or gig work can sometimes fill the gap temporarily. Keep looking, something might click soon.

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I went thru this last month. Turns out it was a "system error" on their end. 🙄 Keep calling and don't give up! Once you get someone on the phone, they can usually fix it pretty quick.

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Honestly? Like 3 days of non-stop calling. It was hell. But worth it in the end.

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Glad it eventually worked out for you. The system seems to be unreliable for so many people.

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The whole UI system needs a complete overhaul. It's not fit for purpose anymore. We should be writing to our representatives about this!

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We gotta try tho. Strength in numbers and all that. If we all complain maybe theyll finally do smthing

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Agreed! The more pressure we put on them, the more likely they are to act.

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