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Accidentally ordered Spanish EDD line instead of English - How to switch and start claim?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to start a claim with EDD and I'm feeling pretty lost. I accidentally ordered the Spanish line instead of English (oops!) and now I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone else had this happen? Any tips on how to switch to the English line or just general advice on starting a claim would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

Miguel Ortiz

Ugh, been there done that! The EDD system is so confusing. I'd say just try to place a new order for the English line. Don't worry too much about the Spanish one, they'll probably just cancel it if you don't pick up. Good luck with your claim!

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Ava Martinez

Thanks for the advice! I'll give that a shot. Did you have any trouble starting your claim once you got through?

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Miguel Ortiz

Honestly, it was a bit of a headache. Make sure you have all your employment info ready. And patience... lots of patience 😅

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Zainab Omar

Patience is key with EDD. I swear they make it confusing on purpose 🙄

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Connor Murphy

Pro tip: I found a way to get someone on the phone without the endless hold times. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's the link: https://claimyr.com

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Yara Sayegh

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?

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Connor Murphy

Totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it worked like a charm. Saved me from pulling my hair out 😂

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NebulaNova

20 bucks tho? Idk man, seems steep just to make a phone call...

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Connor Murphy

I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not spending hours on hold was totally worth it.

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Keisha Williams

Here's what you need to know about starting an EDD claim: 1. Gather all your employment info (past 18 months) 2. Have your Social Security number ready 3. Know your last day of work 4. Be prepared to answer questions about why you're no longer working 5. Have a pen and paper handy to write down important info The process can be tedious, but stay calm and take it step by step. If you get stuck, don't be afraid to ask for clarification. Good luck!

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Ava Martinez

Wow, this is super helpful! Thank you so much for breaking it down like this. I feel a bit more prepared now.

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Paolo Conti

Great advice! I'd add: screenshot or write down your confirmation number after submitting. EDD's known for 'losing' claims 🙄

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Amina Diallo

lmao welcome to the EDD circus 🤡 where everything's made up and the hold times don't matter

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Oliver Schulz

Has anyone had luck getting through on the English line lately? I've been trying for days and it's always busy 😫

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Try calling right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold last week!

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AstroAdventurer

20 minutes? You must be a wizard or something. I've been on hold for 3 hours before 💀

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Javier Mendoza

Quick question - does anyone know if theres a way to check the status of your claim online? Or do you HAVE to call?

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Emma Wilson

You can check online through UI Online, but sometimes the info isn't up to date. If somethings wrong, youll probably need to call 😕

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Malik Davis

Protip: if u get someone who seems unhelpful or rude, politely hang up and try again. Some reps are WAY more helpful than others!

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Isabella Santos

I feel your pain, OP. The EDD system is a nightmare. Took me weeks to get my claim sorted. Hang in there!

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Ava Martinez

Weeks? Oh man, I was hoping it would be quicker than that. Did you have any specific issues or was it just the general EDD slowness?

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Isabella Santos

Bit of both. They kept saying they needed more info, but never told me what. Finally got a nice rep who sorted it all out. Just keep at it!

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Ravi Gupta

Anyone else think its ridiculous that in 2023 we still have to deal with this archaic system? Like, hello EDD, ever heard of user experience? 🙄

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GalacticGuru

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something

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Freya Pedersen

To be fair, they did update some stuff during the pandemic. But yeah, still a long way to go

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