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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!
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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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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!
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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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Hey, just following up - were you able to get this resolved? I'm curious which method ended up working for you.
Finally got it fixed! After trying everything suggested here with no luck, I ended up using that Claimyr service to get through to EDD. Took about 40 minutes to get a callback with an agent on the line. Turns out my account was actually LOCKED due to too many failed login attempts (which wasn't my fault - I hadn't even tried logging in that many times!). The agent had to manually unlock it and reset my password. All working now and I was able to certify just in time. Thanks everyone for your help!
Thanks for updating us! That's great you got it resolved. It's strange how the system didn't even tell you it was locked from too many attempts - it just kept saying it would send reset emails that never arrived. Classic EDD confusion. Glad you got through in time for your certification!
So glad to hear you got it resolved! This thread is super helpful for anyone else dealing with this issue. I'm bookmarking it because I feel like EDD account problems are so common and their error messages are never clear about what's actually wrong. The fact that your account was locked but the system was still pretending to send reset emails is typical EDD - they make everything so confusing. Thanks for sharing the solution that worked!
This is exactly why I joined this community! These kinds of detailed problem-solving threads are so valuable. I'm dealing with a similar issue right now where my account seems to be working but my payments are stuck in "pending" status for weeks. Reading through all the suggestions here gives me hope that there are actual solutions out there. The EDD system really is terrible at communicating what's actually wrong - like how @Laila Fury s'account was locked but the system kept acting like it was sending reset emails. Makes you wonder how many other people are stuck thinking it s'an email delivery problem when it s'actually something completely different!
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I'm so sorry you're going through this Diego. Your frustration is completely valid - the EDD phone system is genuinely broken and it's causing real harm to people who are already in vulnerable situations. After reading through all these comments, it's clear that the manual calling approach has become basically impossible for most people. The statistics people are sharing here (1 in 85 success rate, 50% call drops, etc.) show this isn't just bad luck - it's systematic failure. I know it goes against every principle of how government services should work, but based on what everyone is saying about those paid calling services, it might be worth considering if you're facing immediate financial crisis. Your housing situation is too important to gamble on a system with a 1% success rate. The fact that we even have to have this conversation is absolutely infuriating, but sometimes you have to work within the broken system while hoping someone eventually fixes it. Hang in there - you're not alone in this nightmare.
@Diego Flores I m'so sorry you re'dealing with this impossible situation. Reading about everyone s'experiences here has been eye-opening - I had no idea the EDD phone system was this completely broken. The fact that people are tracking hundreds of failed attempts and still can t'get through is absolutely unacceptable. I m'relatively new to dealing with EDD issues, but seeing all these stories about identity verification flags and people facing eviction while unable to reach anyone is genuinely terrifying. It sounds like those paid calling services might be the only realistic option at this point, which is heartbreaking because government services should never require us to pay third parties just for basic access. I hope you re'able to get through somehow - whether through one of those services or maybe through contacting your representatives like others suggested. This whole system needs to be completely overhauled because what s'happening to you and everyone else here is just cruel.
@Diego Flores I ve'been following your situation throughout this thread and my heart goes out to you. Two weeks of constant calling with no results while facing potential eviction is absolutely devastating. After reading everyone s'experiences here - the spreadsheets, the hundreds of failed attempts, the people taking time off work just to call - it s'clear this system is intentionally broken. I know paying for government access feels wrong on every level, but at this point those calling services might be your lifeline. Your housing is too critical to keep gambling on a system with a 1% success rate. I ve'seen multiple people here say Claimyr worked for them within 30 minutes after months of manual calling failed. Sometimes you have to choose survival over principles, especially when the system has completely abandoned us. The fact that we re'all here supporting each other through this bureaucratic nightmare shows how badly the system has failed, but at least we re'not alone in this fight.
I've been dealing with this exact same nightmare for the past 6 weeks and honestly, reading through everyone's experiences here is both heartbreaking and validating. The fact that we're all sharing "pro tips" for reaching our own government and tracking call attempts in spreadsheets like we're conducting some kind of scientific experiment is absolutely dystopian. What really gets me is that EDD has all the data - they know exactly how broken their system is, they know people are losing homes and going hungry while unable to reach anyone, and they just... don't care. There's zero accountability. I finally broke down last week and used Claimyr after months of manual calling hell. Got through in 28 minutes and resolved my issue same day. It kills me that I had to pay a private company to access my own government benefits, but honestly my mental health and financial survival had to come first. To everyone still stuck in this nightmare - I see you, your frustration is completely valid, and you're not alone. This system is designed to break us down until we give up, but we can't let them win.
@Luca Romano Thank you for sharing your experience - it gives me hope that there might actually be a way out of this hell. I m'honestly at the point where I m'ready to try Claimyr too after reading so many success stories here. The fact that you got through in 28 minutes after months of failed attempts just shows how completely broken the manual system is. You re'absolutely right that this feels designed to break us down until we give up. It s'psychological warfare at this point. I hate that we have to pay for basic government access, but like you said, our survival has to come first. The principle isn t'worth losing my apartment over. Thanks for the encouragement - knowing that others have made it through this nightmare and found solutions helps me feel less hopeless about the whole situation.
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UPDATE: I finally got through! I took the advice about trying late at night (went online at 11:30pm) and turned off all my browser extensions. The site was actually much faster and I was able to complete my entire application! Now it says my claim is processing and I should receive something in the mail within 10 days. Thanks everyone for your help - this community is amazing!
So glad you got it working! I was having the same issue last week and was about to give up. Your success story gives me hope that persistence pays off. Quick question - when you say you turned off browser extensions, did you disable ALL of them or just specific ones like ad blockers? I have a password manager that I'd hate to turn off but will if I need to.
@Ethan Clark I turned off everything just to be safe - ad blockers, password managers, even my VPN. I know it s'a pain but the EDD site is so finicky that any extension can cause issues. You can always re-enable them after you submit. Better to be safe than sorry when you re'dealing with such an unreliable system! The whole process took me about 45 minutes once I got it working smoothly.
I'm going through the exact same nightmare right now! Been trying for 4 days straight and keep getting error messages or the site just freezes during the income verification section. It's so frustrating when you desperately need benefits and the system designed to help you is completely broken. Reading through all these responses gives me some hope though - I'm definitely going to try the late night approach and disable all my browser extensions. Has anyone had success with the mobile app version, or is the regular mobile site through a browser better? Also really considering the in-person office visit if I can't get through online by this weekend.
I feel your pain! I went through the same ordeal a few months back. The mobile browser site worked better for me than trying to use any app - just make sure you're using Chrome or Safari on your phone. One thing that really helped was keeping a document with all my info ready to copy/paste quickly before the session timed out. Also, if you do end up going to the office, call ahead to see if they're doing walk-ins that day or if you need an appointment. Some locations have specific days for unemployment claims. Don't give up - it's worth the hassle once you finally get through!
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Another RIDICULOUS thing they do is verify with your employer, who has a FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to deny your claim! If your employer says anything that doesn't perfectly match your statement, EDD will side with them. Make sure every date and dollar amount you provide EXACTLY matches your documentation!
That's a really good point. I should double-check all the dates I gave during the interview against my actual pay stubs to make sure I didn't accidentally say something wrong.
I went through something similar last year and it turned out EDD needed to verify my wages through their system called the "Base Period Employer Account Cross-match" or something like that. Basically, your employer reports wages quarterly to the state, and if there's ANY discrepancy between what you claim and what they have on file, they flag it for manual review. In my case, my employer had reported my wages under a slightly different name (they had my middle initial wrong) so the system couldn't match them automatically. Try asking EDD specifically if your wages are showing up in their system and if there are any matching issues with your employer's quarterly reports.
Wow, that name matching issue sounds exactly like something that could happen! My employer was pretty disorganized with paperwork so I wouldn't be surprised if they messed up my name or SSN when reporting. How did you get that fixed? Did you have to contact your employer or was EDD able to correct it on their end?
Lucas Notre-Dame
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and it's absolutely frustrating! Here's what worked for me: First, definitely try calling early in the morning (right at 8am when they open) or later in the afternoon around 3-4pm - those seem to be the best times to get through. Second, when you do get through to an agent, ask them to check if your address is correct in their system AND ask them to send you a duplicate form via expedited mail. They can do this, but you have to specifically request it. Third, if you're really in a financial bind, ask about the "hardship expedite" process. Not many people know about this, but if you can demonstrate financial hardship (like pending eviction notices or medical bills), they can sometimes fast-track your verification process. You'll need to provide documentation of the hardship though. Also, make sure when you do get your form that you send it back via certified mail with tracking - I learned this the hard way when my first submission got "lost" in their system. Hang in there - I know it feels hopeless but once you get past this verification hurdle, the payments do come through. The whole process took me about 5 weeks total from start to first payment, but 3 of those weeks were just waiting for verification.
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Gianni Serpent
•This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I had no idea about the hardship expedite option - that could be a game changer since I'm getting close to not being able to make rent. Do you remember what kind of documentation they needed for the hardship process? I have past due notices from utilities and my landlord has been texting about late rent, but I'm not sure if that's formal enough. Also, the certified mail tip is gold - I definitely would have just sent it regular mail and probably would have been in the same "lost in the system" situation you experienced!
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Max Reyes
I'm in a very similar boat - filed my SDI claim 3 weeks ago and still haven't received the verification form! Reading through all these comments has been really eye-opening. I had no idea that SDI and regular unemployment were handled so differently, and I was actually planning to drive to the EDD office tomorrow morning thinking I could just walk in. The Claimyr service sounds promising - I'm definitely going to try that first thing tomorrow. And @Lucas Notre-Dame, thank you for mentioning the hardship expedite option! I'm also facing potential eviction and had no clue that was even a possibility. One question for anyone who's been through this - when you finally do get through to an agent, is there a specific script or way you should ask about these options? I don't want to waste the opportunity if I finally get someone on the phone. Should I lead with asking about the hardship expedite, or start with just requesting a duplicate form first? This whole situation is so stressful, but at least now I have some actual strategies to try instead of just waiting helplessly by the mailbox every day!
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Connor Murphy
•@Max Reyes - When you get through to an agent, I d'suggest starting with asking them to verify your current address is correct in their system first, then ask if the form was actually sent out and when. If it s'been sent but you haven t'received it, that s'when you can ask for a duplicate via expedited mail. If you re'facing eviction or other financial hardship, definitely mention that and ask specifically about hardship "expedite processing -" use those exact words. Have your documentation ready to reference like (eviction notices, past due bills, etc. because) they might ask for specifics right on the call. Also, write down the agent s'name and any reference numbers they give you - this has saved me multiple times when dealing with EDD! Good luck with Claimyr tomorrow, and don t'get discouraged if it takes a few tries. The waiting is brutal but you re'not alone in this struggle.
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