EDD Disability: Approved 3 months ago, still no payments. Help!

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Filed in January and still nothing. The system is so broken 😡 Have you tried calling them? I've been trying for weeks but can't get through.

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

Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. 2. Reach out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes expedite things. 3. Check your online account for any pending tasks or messages you might have missed. 4. If you can, go to a local EDD office in person. Sometimes face-to-face is more effective. 5. Be persistent but polite. The staff are probably overwhelmed too. Hang in there, OP. The system is frustrating, but don't give up!

have u checked ur bank account info on the edd website? my friend had a similar issue and it turned out they had an old account number on file

I heard they're super backlogged because of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Doesn't make it any easier for us legit claimants tho 😒

Not to be that guy, but have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds archaic, but I got a response within a week after sending a fax. Might be worth a shot!

This is why we need universal basic income. The current system is clearly not working for people when they need it most.