EDD Phone Nightmare: Can't Connect, UI Portal Issues - Help!
Anyone else having trouble connecting with EDD on the phone? I've been trying to get through for days now. The UI portal isn't helping either. It's so frustrating! Any tips on how to actually talk to a real person?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD phone connection issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAOTKHDBQZE
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Rajan Walker
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been trying to get through to EDD for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone. π€¬
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Nadia Zaldivar
Same here! I've tried calling at different times of the day, but it's always busy or I get disconnected. This is ridiculous!
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Lukas Fitzgerald
Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Rajan Walker
Yeah, I've tried that too. No luck. It's like playing the lottery at this point. π°
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Ev Luca
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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Avery Davis
Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Collins Angel
Interesting. How long did you have to wait before getting connected?
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Ev Luca
It's totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it worked for me. I waited about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was ready.
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Marcelle Drum
$20 seems steep just to talk to someone. The system is so broken π€
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Ev Luca
I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get my issue resolved. Beats wasting hours trying to get through on my own.
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Tate Jensen
Pro tip: try calling your local assembly member's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push your case through.
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Adaline Wong
Has anyone else noticed that the UI portal is super glitchy lately? I can't even log in half the time. π
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Gabriel Ruiz
YES! I thought it was just me. It keeps saying my password is incorrect even tho I KNOW its right.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
Try clearing your browser cache and cookies. That fixed it for me!
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Peyton Clarke
I've been dealing with this for 3 months now. Lost my job due to COVID, and now I can't even get the benefits I'm entitled to. The system is a joke.
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Vince Eh
Hang in there, buddy. We're all in the same boat. π£ββοΈ
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Sophia Gabriel
Here's what I've learned after weeks of trying: 1. Call right at 8:00 AM when they open. 2. If you get the "too many callers" message, hang up and immediately redial. 3. Keep doing this for about 30 minutes. 4. If you get put on hold, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long it takes. 5. Be prepared with all your info ready when you finally get through. 6. Be polite to the rep - they're dealing with angry people all day. 7. If all else fails, try the claimyr.com thing someone mentioned earlier. Hope this helps someone! Good luck to everyone dealing with this mess. πͺ
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Tobias Lancaster
This is gold! Thanks for sharing your experience. π
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Ezra Beard
30 minutes of redialing? Ain't nobody got time for that! π©
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Sophia Gabriel
I know it sounds crazy, but when you're desperate, you'll try anything. It worked for me eventually!
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Statiia Aarssizan
Anyone else think its weird that we pay taxes for this "service" and yet we have to jump through hoops just to use it? π€
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Reginald Blackwell
Preach! π The whole system needs an overhaul.
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Aria Khan
I heard they're updating the system soon. Maybe that'll fix some of these issues?
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Everett Tutum
LOL, sure. And pigs will fly. π·βοΈ
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Sunny Wang
Where did you hear that? Any official announcements?
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Aria Khan
Just a rumor I heard, tbh. But man, I hope it's true!
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