EDD Disqualified Me Without Explanation - How to Clear Up and Get Benefits?

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is such a mess rn. Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your UI Online account for any pending tasks or messages. Sometimes they send important info there. 2. If you can't find anything, you NEED to talk to a rep. Keep calling or try that service someone mentioned above. 3. When you get through, ask for a detailed explanation of why you were disqualified. Take notes! 4. If it's a mistake, ask them how to appeal. There's usually a form you can fill out. 5. If it's not a mistake, find out what you need to do to become eligible again. 6. Document EVERYTHING. Names, dates, what was said. It'll help if you need to escalate later. Don't give up! The system is a maze but you can navigate it with persistence. Good luck!

have you checked your mail? sometimes they send important notices through snail mail and if you miss it, you're SOL

OMG I'm in the exact same boat! 🚣‍♀️ Been trying to clear this up for weeks. Let me know if you figure anything out!

Plot twist: the EDD is actually run by a bunch of hamsters on wheels. That's why everything takes so long 🐹🐹🐹

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things through with EDD.

unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for a job instead of relying on benefits? plenty of places are hiring rn

Anyone else notice how the EDD website always seems to be 'under maintenance' when you actually need to use it? 🤔

This happened to me too! Check if you have any mail from EDD - sometimes they send disqualification notices by regular mail and it's easy to miss. Also, when you do get through to someone (and you will eventually!), ask them to pull up your entire case history. Sometimes there are system glitches that auto-disqualify people for weird reasons. I had to appeal mine and it took forever but I eventually got all my back pay. Don't let them wear you down - you've got this! 💪