EDD: Impossible to check benefits, stuck on hold forever. Any tips to actually talk to someone?
Hey everyone, I've been trying to check my benefits but I keep getting stuck on hold forever. Anyone else having this problem? It's so frustrating, I've been calling all day and can't get through to a real person. Any tips on how to actually talk to someone about my benefits?
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Jamal Thompson
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been dealing with the same issue for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually get our benefits š
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Mei Chen
Seriously! It's like they're purposely making it difficult. I've tried calling at different times of the day, but no luck.
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CosmicCadet
Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Jamal Thompson
Yeah, I've tried that too. Still no luck. It's so frustrating!
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Liam O'Connor
I found a method that actually works 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Amara Adeyemi
Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Giovanni Gallo
Idk man, paying to talk to someone about benefits seems sketchy. Are you sure it's legit?
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Liam O'Connor
I get the skepticism, but I promise it's legit. I was desperate and decided to give it a shot. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
Can you explain more about how it works? Do they just keep calling until they get through?
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Liam O'Connor
Yeah, basically their system keeps dialing and navigating the phone menu. When a real person picks up, it calls your phone. You don't have to do anything until you're connected.
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Dylan Wright
Here's what I've learned after months of dealing with this: ā¢ Call early in the morning, right when they open ā¢ If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial ā¢ Keep trying throughout the day, sometimes mid-afternoon is less busy ā¢ Be prepared with all your info when you finally get through ā¢ If you get disconnected, try to call back immediately It's a pain, but persistence is key. Don't give up!
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NebulaKnight
This is great advice! I'd add that Tuesdays and Wednesdays seem to be less busy in my experience.
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Sofia Ramirez
Thanks for sharing! I'm gonna try these tips tomorrow. Fingers crossed š¤
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Dmitry Popov
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to check our benefits? The system is broken af š¤
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Ava Rodriguez
Preach! š It's like they're trying to discourage us from claiming what we're entitled to.
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Miguel Ortiz
Fr fr. We need to start complaining to our representatives about this. It's not okay.
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Zainab Khalil
Has anyone tried using the online portal? I know it's not great, but sometimes you can get basic info without having to call.
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QuantumQuest
I've been dealing with this for 3 months now. Lost my job due to COVID, and now I can't even get basic info about my benefits. The stress is killing me.
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Connor Murphy
Hang in there, buddy. We're all in the same boat. This too shall pass. šŖ
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QuantumQuest
Thanks, man. It's just hard to stay positive sometimes, you know?
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Yara Haddad
Pro tip: if you have a friend or family member who speaks another language, try the non-English phone lines. They often have shorter wait times.
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Keisha Robinson
Woah, never thought of that! Gonna ask my Spanish-speaking neighbor for help. Thanks!
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