EDD Nightmare: Denied Workers Comp, Can't Reach Anyone for Disability Benefits. Help!
I'm having trouble with my disability claim. It started as a workers comp claim but I was denied, so now I need to get regular disability benefits. I can't get through to anyone on the phone and there's no status update on the website. Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you manage to speak to a real person?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve disability claim communication issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJJ-Stf-KU4
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Malik Davis
Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is a nightmare to navigate. Have you tried calling right when they open? I've heard that's the best time to get through.
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Emma Thompson
•Yeah, I've tried that. No luck so far. It's so frustrating!
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Isabella Santos
•Pro tip: keep calling even if you get the busy signal. Sometimes it takes 50+ attempts, but you'll eventually get through if you're persistent.
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StarStrider
•This is why the system is broken. We shouldn't have to spend hours trying to reach a government agency 🤦♂️
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Ravi Gupta
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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Freya Pedersen
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Omar Hassan
•20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The government should make this easier for free.
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Ravi Gupta
•I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying to get through, I was desperate enough to try anything.
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Chloe Anderson
•Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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Ravi Gupta
•Sure! You just go to their website, choose the department you need to reach, pay the fee, and they start calling. When they get a real person, your phone rings and you're connected. No guarantee, but they refund you if it doesn't work.
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Diego Vargas
Here's what I've learned from my experience with EDD: • Always keep detailed records of your calls and attempts to contact them • Use their online portal to submit questions when possible • If you do get through, ask for a direct number or extension for follow-ups • Consider reaching out to your local state representative's office for help • Be prepared with all your claim info before calling • Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence pays off Hope this helps someone navigate this mess of a system!
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Emma Thompson
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my state rep.
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CosmicCruiser
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Anastasia Fedorov
have u tried faxing them? i know it sounds old school but sometimes it works lol
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Sean Doyle
I'm in the same boat. Been trying to get my claim sorted for 3 months now. This whole system is a joke 🤡
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Zara Rashid
•3 months? Amateur hour. I've been dealing with this nonsense for over a year now 😭
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Sean Doyle
•Oof, a year? I don't know how you're staying sane. This process is soul-crushing.
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Luca Romano
Quick question - did you appeal the workers comp denial? Sometimes that's faster than starting a new disability claim from scratch.
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Emma Thompson
•I didn't even know that was an option! How do I go about appealing?
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Luca Romano
•You should've received info about appealing with your denial notice. If not, check the workers comp board website. There's usually a deadline, so act fast!
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Nia Jackson
Hot take: the system is designed to be this difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. Change my mind. 🤔
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NebulaNova
•100% agree. It's all about saving money for the state, not helping people.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Idk man, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. The govt just sucks at everything lol
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