Accidentally connected to EDD instead of PFL - How to check claim status?
I accidentally got connected to unemployment EDD when I was trying to reach paid family leave. Has anyone else had this happen? I'm trying to check on the status of my claim but now I'm not sure what to do. Any advice on how to get through to the right department?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD call connection issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dBF0-Oa7J8
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DeShawn Washington
Ugh, that sucks! The EDD system is such a mess. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks. Have you tried calling back and selecting different options in the phone menu?
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Lena Kowalski
Yeah, I've tried that a few times but keep getting redirected or disconnected. It's so frustrating!
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Mei-Ling Chen
Same here! I feel like I'm playing phone menu roulette every time I call 🎰😫
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SofÃa RodrÃguez
I found a method that actually works to 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 a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Aiden O'Connor
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Zoe Papadopoulos
20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy...
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SofÃa RodrÃguez
I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Jamal Brown
Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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SofÃa RodrÃguez
They don't guarantee it, but they keep trying until they get through. It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to do anything except wait for the call. Way better than being stuck on hold yourself!
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Fatima Al-Rashid
Pro tip: Try calling right when they open in the morning. I've had better luck getting through that way.
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Giovanni Rossi
Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the main EDD number 2. Press 1 for English (or 2 for Spanish) 3. Then press 3 for Paid Family Leave 4. After that, press 4 for claim status If you still can't get through, keep trying. It took me like 50 attempts, but I finally got someone on the line. Good luck!
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Lena Kowalski
Thank you so much! This is really helpful. I'll give it a try tomorrow morning.
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Aaliyah Jackson
50 attempts?! 😱 Ain't nobody got time for that!
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KylieRose
I'm in the same boat. Been trying to reach PFL for days. The whole system needs an overhaul tbh
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Miguel Hernández
Preach! 🙌 It's 2023, why is it still so hard to get basic info about our claims?
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Sasha Ivanov
Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a response.
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Lena Kowalski
I hadn't thought of that! I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Liam Murphy
Okay, hear me out. What if we all agreed to call at the same time every day? Like a virtual sit-in protest. Maybe if we flood the lines they'll have to improve the system! 😂
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Amara Okafor
LOL imagine the chaos. EDD be like 'why do we suddenly have 10000 calls at 10:37 AM every day?' 🤣
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CaptainAwesome
I'm down! Let's coordinate this 😈
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