EDD Claim Status: How Long After Filing to Get Updates?
Hey everyone, I just filed a claim and I'm trying to check on its status. Has anyone had any luck getting updates recently? How long did it take for you to hear back after filing?
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Chloe Wilson
I filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling the EDD? I've been trying to get through but no luck so far.
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Diego Mendoza
Calling EDD is like trying to win the lottery š¤£ I've been trying for days and can't get through!
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Anastasia Romanov
Same here! I've been calling non-stop for the past week. It's ridiculous how hard it is to get any information.
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Omar Fawzi
AuthorUgh, that's what I was afraid of. I guess I'll start trying to call tomorrow. Wish me luck! š
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StellarSurfer
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 a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Sean Kelly
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Zara Malik
Is this legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.
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StellarSurfer
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.
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Luca Greco
I tried it too! Got through in about an hour. Way better than spending all day hitting redial.
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Nia Thompson
Here's what I've learned about claim status updates: ā¢ After filing, it can take 2-3 weeks for initial processing ā¢ You should receive a notice in the mail with your claim info ā¢ Check your UI Online account daily for updates ā¢ If you don't hear anything after 3 weeks, definitely try calling ā¢ Sometimes they need additional info, so watch for any requests ā¢ Be patient, the system is overwhelmed right now Hope this helps! Hang in there, everyone. We're all in the same boat. š£āāļø
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Omar Fawzi
AuthorThank you so much for this detailed info! Really helpful. I'll keep an eye on my mailbox and online account.
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Mateo Rodriguez
This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit. So many people asking the same questions every day.
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StarStrider
This is super helpful, thanks @Nia Thompson! Just to add - I noticed that if you file on a weekend, it sometimes takes an extra few days to start processing. Also, make sure your contact info is updated because they'll send important stuff by mail first.
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Aisha Hussain
am i the only 1 who thinks the whole system is broken?? like how are we supposed to survive when we cant even get basic info about our claims smh
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GalacticGladiator
Preach! š The government needs to get its act together. We're suffering while they can't even answer the damn phone.
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Ethan Brown
It's a joke. They expect us to live on air while they "process" our claims for months. š¤”
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Yuki Yamamoto
Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature? I heard it might be easier than calling.
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Carmen Ruiz
I tried it last week. Waited 2 hours in the queue only to get disconnected. š¤ Back to square one.
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Andre Lefebvre
Online chat worked for me! But I had to log in at exactly 8 AM when it opened. Got through in about 30 minutes.
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Zoe Dimitriou
Pro tip: if you're calling, try right when they open or just before closing. Sometimes you can catch a break in the queue.
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QuantumQuest
Anybody else notice that the website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? š
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Jamal Anderson
OMG YES! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me š
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