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Omar Fawzi

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?

Chloe Wilson

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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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Calling EDD is like trying to win the lottery 🤣 I've been trying for days and can't get through!

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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

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Ugh, that's what I was afraid of. I guess I'll start trying to call tomorrow. Wish me luck! šŸ€

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Nia Thompson

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Here's what I've learned about claim status updates: • After filing, it can take 2-3 weeks for initial processing • You should receive a notice in the mail with your claim info • Check your UI Online account daily for updates • If you don't hear anything after 3 weeks, definitely try calling • Sometimes they need additional info, so watch for any requests • Be patient, the system is overwhelmed right now Hope this helps! Hang in there, everyone. We're all in the same boat. šŸš£ā€ā™€ļø

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Omar Fawzi

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Thank you so much for this detailed info! Really helpful. I'll keep an eye on my mailbox and online account.

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This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit. So many people asking the same questions every day.

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StarStrider

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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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This is gold! @Nia Thompson really laid it out perfectly. I m'on week 2 of waiting and was starting to panic, but knowing 2-3 weeks is normal helps a lot. Going to stop obsessively checking my account every hour now šŸ˜…

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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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Preach! šŸ™Œ 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

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It's a joke. They expect us to live on air while they "process" our claims for months. 🤔

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Has anyone had luck with the online chat feature? I heard it might be easier than calling.

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Carmen Ruiz

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I tried it last week. Waited 2 hours in the queue only to get disconnected. 😤 Back to square one.

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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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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

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Anybody else notice that the website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? šŸ™„

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OMG YES! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me šŸ˜‚

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