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EDD ID verification nightmare for wildfire relief - locked out of account, faxes ignored. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having a nightmare with my unemployment claim. I'm trying to get wildfire relief but I'm stuck in ID verification hell. I've sent two faxes already but they say they haven't received them. Now I'm locked out of my online account because of this ID issue. I can't even reset my password! Anyone else dealing with this mess or know how to get through to a real person?
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EDD Claim Status: Week-long wait, no update. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm getting really stressed out about my unemployment claim. It's been a week since I filed and I still haven't heard anything back. The waiting is killing me and I'm starting to worry about how I'm gonna pay my bills. Anyone else in the same boat or have any advice on how to speed things up?
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Unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for work instead of waiting for a handout? 🤷♂️
Dude, read the room. Not everyone can just magically find a job overnight. 🙄
Ok boomer 🤣
EDD Overpayment of $810 Conflicting with Disability Case - Help!
I just found out I've been overpaid $810 in unemployment benefits and now it's messing with my disability case. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm so confused about what to do next. The unemployment office keeps transferring me to disability and vice versa. It's like they're playing hot potato with my case! Any advice on how to get this sorted out?
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oof, sounds rough buddy. i had a similar issue last year and it took MONTHS to resolve. my advice? patience and persistence. also, start meditating cuz youre gonna need zen levels of calm to deal with this bs 🧘♂️
Have you considered reaching out to a legal aid society? Many offer free consultations for cases like this. They might be able to give you some direction or even represent you if things get complicated.
I hadn't even thought about legal aid. That's a great suggestion, thank you! I'll look into local options.
Filed for EDD benefits in December, still no payments. Help!
I filed for unemployment benefits back in December and still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm getting really frustrated with the whole process and could use some advice on what to do next.
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Has anyone tried reaching out on social media? I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.
EDD claim stuck in pending status - can't reach DSS. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD claim. It's been stuck in pending status and I'm not sure what to do. I tried calling the Department of Social Services but couldn't get through. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get in touch with a real person?
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I heard a rumor that they're updating the system soon to make it easier to resolve pending claims. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?
LOL sure, and pigs will fly. EDD has been promising improvements for years and nothing ever changes.
I actually read an article about this! They're supposed to be implementing some new AI system to help process claims faster. But who knows when it'll actually happen 🤷♀️
guys i think i figured it out. if you press 2, then 4, then wait 30 seconds and press 1, you can sometimes get through to a real person. its not guaranteed but ive had some luck with it
Holy crap, this actually worked for me! You're a lifesaver! 🙌
I tried this and it just sent me back to the main menu. Maybe they caught on and changed it? 😞
Aurora Lacasse
Quick question - when you faxed your docs, did you include your claim number on every page? I've heard that can help prevent them from 'losing' your stuff.
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Hannah Flores
AuthorI did on the cover sheet, but not every page. That's a good tip, I'll try that next time. Thanks!
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Anthony Young
Guys I finaly got through on the phone after trying for WEEKS. heres what I did: 1. Call exactly at 8:01 am 2. Press 1 for English (or 2 for Spanish) 3. Then 1 for claim questions 4. Then 2 for employer 5. THEN 4 for general info Somehow this got me to a real person in like 20 minutes! no idea why but it worked 🤷♂️
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Charlotte White
You cracked the code! 🕵️♂️ Gonna try this tomorrow, thanks!
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Admin_Masters
I've been playing phone menu roulette for days, will def give this a shot
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