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EDD payment delayed over a month - need advice on contacting them

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment payments. My last payment was over a month ago and I haven't received anything since. Has anyone else experienced delays like this? I'm getting worried and could use some advice on how to handle this situation. What should I say when I finally get through to someone at EDD?

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!

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OMG 😱 I never even thought to check there. Gonna do that right now, thanks!

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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. 💪

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Contacting my assembly member actually worked for me. Took about a week, but they got it sorted!

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps.

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EDD notification for certification not received since December - What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment certification. I didn't get the notification to certify my weeks. The last time I certified was in December. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do when I call them?

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.

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Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I always have better luck getting through early in the morning.

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What time do they open? Asking for a friend 😅

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8 AM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Set that alarm! ⏰

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EDD Payment Issues & Dropped Calls - Need Advice ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD payment. I got a dropped call when I tried to reach out to them earlier. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm not sure what to do next. Any advice on how to get through to someone at EDD? Also, if anyone has dealt with payment issues before, I'd love to hear about your experience and how you resolved it.

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.

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Oof, I don't even wanna imagine. How are you surviving?

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Ramen noodles and the kindness of friends, my dude. It's rough out here.

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Pro tip: if you have Twitter, try reaching out to @EDD_CA_Alert. Sometimes they respond and can help escalate issues.

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Does that actually work? I always assumed those accounts were just for show.

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It's hit or miss, but I've seen some people get help that way. Worth a shot if nothing else is working.

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SDI Payment Delay: Applied but Haven't Received Anything Yet. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. I applied for disability benefits a while ago and I still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for you to get your first payment? I'm starting to worry that something went wrong with my application.

The whole system is broken. I've been fighting with them for months. Good luck, you're gonna need it 🤡

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Preach 🙌 It's like they want us to give up

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Did you make sure to fill out Form XYZ-123? I forgot that one and it delayed my whole application by like a month 🤦‍♂️

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Oh no, I'm not sure if I did that one. Where can I find it?

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It should be on there website under 'additional forms'. If you cant find it, try calling them (if you can get through lol

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EDD account 'unavailable' after sending MD certification a month ago - no payment verification

Hey everyone, I'm in a frustrating situation with my unemployment claim. I sent in all the required info, including additional MD certification, over a month ago. I even got a confirmation that they received it. But now, when I try to check my account status, the phone system says it's 'unavailable.' I still haven't received any verification for payment. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on what to do next?

Have you checked if there are any updates or known issues on the EDD website? Sometimes they post alerts about system problems or delays.

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This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing your documents? I know it's 2023, but sometimes these government agencies are stuck in the stone age. It worked for me when nothing else did.

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Faxing? Seriously? I don't even know where to find a fax machine these days lol. But at this point, I'm willing to try anything. Thanks for the suggestion!

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You can use online fax services if you don't have access to a physical fax machine. Just Google 'online fax service' and you'll find plenty of options.

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