Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.

Pro tip: Try calling right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through early in the morning.

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes the payments show as processed there even if you haven't received them yet. Might give you some peace of mind.

Unpopular opinion: maybe try going down to the EDD office in person? I know it's a pain, but I've heard some people have had luck that way.

Hey, I found a way to actually 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. Here's the link: https://www.claimyr.com

Has anyone tried the callback feature on the EDD website? I've been waiting for 2 weeks and still no call...

I had a similar issue last month. Turns out there was a glitch in their system and my certifications weren't being sent out. You might want to check if theres any technical issues on their end.

have u tried faxing them? i know it sounds old school but sometimes it works lol

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down dates, amounts, and any communication you've had with EDD. 2. File a formal appeal through the EDD website. This creates an official record. 3. Call EDD daily if possible. Use the trick someone mentioned about calling right when they open. 4. If you can't get through, try the Assembly member route or consider using a paid service to get through. 5. Once you talk to someone, get their name and ID number. Ask for a detailed explanation and request they send it in writing. 6. If they can't resolve it immediately, ask for a specific timeline and follow-up process. 7. Consider filing a complaint with the state if it's not resolved in a reasonable time. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system is designed to be frustrating, but you have rights.

This happened to me too! It's so frustrating. I found out that sometimes they do 'audits' and if they think there's an issue, they just take the money. You definitely need to talk to someone ASAP.

Update: Finally got through to someone! They said there was a "stop payment alert" on my account. Apparently, I needed to verify my identity again. Ugh. At least now I know what the problem is.

Anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel? This whole system is a joke

unpopular opinion: maybe the price increase is actually good? if it means better service or less wait times, I'm all for it. Time is money, after all.

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard some people have had success going that route.

Thanks for the reply. That's what I was afraid of. Has anyone else had any luck changing their appointment type?

Has anyone tried sending a carrier pigeon to EDD? Might be faster than their current system tbh 🐦📨

Hey OP, just a heads up - when you do get through, make sure you have all your docs ready. They'll probably ask for proof of your new address and maybe some ID verification stuff. Better to have it all on hand so you don't have to call back.

This might sound crazy, but has anyone tried faxing EDD? I remember reading somewhere that they still accept faxes and it might be faster than calling.

This whole system is so broken. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops just to get the benefits we're entitled to. It's ridiculous!

Maybe try reaching out to your local state representative? They sometimes have connections that can help speed things up.