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EDD: Can't find option to reopen claim from Feb 9th - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim. I need to reopen it starting from February 9th, but I can't find the option to do that on the website. Has anyone else run into this issue? Any advice on how to proceed?

Ava Thompson

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD website is such a mess. Have you tried calling them? Sometimes thats the only way to get things done.

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Dmitry Ivanov

I've been trying to call for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating!

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Miguel Herrera

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold that way.

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Zainab Ali

lol good luck with that. i've been calling for weeks and nada 🤡

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Connor Murphy

I had the same issue last month. Here's what worked for me: 1. Log out and clear your browser cache 2. Log back in and go to the 'Manage Claim' section 3. Look for a 'Reopen Claim' button (it might be hidden) 4. If you still can't find it, try using a different browser If none of that works, you might need to call them directly. Hope this helps!

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Dmitry Ivanov

Thanks for the detailed steps! I'll give this a try and report back.

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Yara Nassar

This is solid advice. worked for me too 💯

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StarGazer101

Have you checked if there are any system maintenance or updates going on? Sometimes they disable certain features during those times.

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Keisha Jackson

I found a method 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 about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

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Paolo Romano

Sounds sketchy. Is this legit?

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Keisha Jackson

Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Amina Diop

How long did it take to get through using this service?

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Keisha Jackson

It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was on the line.

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Oliver Schmidt

idk why they make this so complicated. its like they dont want us to get our benefits 🙄

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Natasha Volkov

Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.

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Javier Torres

Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember or state senator? Sometimes their office can help push things through with EDD.

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Dmitry Ivanov

I hadn't thought of that. How do I find out who my representatives are?

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Javier Torres

Just google '[your city] state representatives' and you should find the info. Good luck!

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