EDD Overpayment of $810 Conflicting with Disability Case - Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling the overpayment department directly? Sometimes they can help sort out these cross-department messes.

I've been dealing with EDD for months now, and let me tell you, it's a NIGHTMARE. They're so understaffed and overworked that mistakes like this happen all the time. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every penny. You'll need it.

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Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Get all your paperwork in order. I mean EVERYTHING - pay stubs, letters from EDD, disability docs, the works. 2. Call the overpayment department first thing in the morning. Be prepared to wait. 3. When you get someone on the line, explain calmly that there's been a mix-up between unemployment and disability. 4. Ask for a case review. Sometimes they can freeze the overpayment while they investigate. 5. If they can't help, ask to speak to a supervisor. Be polite but firm. 6. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can cut through the red tape. Remember, stay calm and persistent. It might take a while, but you'll get it sorted. Good luck!

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, the system is so broken its not even funny anymore. good luck OP!

I'm in the same boat, my friend. It's like they're speaking a different language half the time. I've started asking them to explain things to me like I'm five, and surprisingly, it helps sometimes. Hang in there!

Quick question - did you report any earnings while on unemployment? Sometimes that can cause overpayment issues if the amounts don't match up exactly.

oof, sounds rough buddy. i had a similar issue last year and it took MONTHS to resolve. my advice? patience and persistence. also, start meditating cuz youre gonna need zen levels of calm to deal with this bs 🧘‍♂️

Have you considered reaching out to a legal aid society? Many offer free consultations for cases like this. They might be able to give you some direction or even represent you if things get complicated.