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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?
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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.
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The whole system is broken. I've been fighting with them for months. Good luck, you're gonna need it 🤡
Preach 🙌 It's like they want us to give up
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.
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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.
Oof, I don't even wanna imagine. How are you surviving?
Ramen noodles and the kindness of friends, my dude. It's rough out here.
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?
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Have you checked if there are any updates or known issues on the EDD website? Sometimes they post alerts about system problems or delays.
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.
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!
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.
Need to reach IRS agent ASAP - Any tricks to bypass long wait times?
Hey everyone, I need to get in touch with the IRS but I'm dreading the long wait times. Has anyone had any luck getting through to a live agent recently? Any tips or tricks to make the process less painful? I've got some tax questions that I really need answered.
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LPT: If you're eligible, try using the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help you navigate IRS issues without the crazy wait times.
What's the criteria for using the Taxpayer Advocate Service? Never heard of it before.
They typically help if you're experiencing financial hardship, if the IRS hasn't responded to you within 30 days, or if you believe an IRS system/procedure isn't working as it should. Check out their website for more details!
Honestly, at this point I'm considering hiring a tax professional just to deal with the IRS for me. Anyone had experience with that? Is it worth the cost?
I did it last year and it was a game changer. Expensive, but they handled everything and I didn't have to stress about it.
Depends on how complicated your tax situation is. For basic stuff, probably not worth it. But if you've got a complex return or ongoing issues, it can be a lifesaver.
Anderson Prospero
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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Romeo Quest
AuthorOMG 😱 I never even thought to check there. Gonna do that right now, thanks!
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Tyrone Hill
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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Lena Kowalski
Contacting my assembly member actually worked for me. Took about a week, but they got it sorted!
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Romeo Quest
AuthorThank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps.
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