EDD claim expired, $6,100 balance left. Need help reopening with Tier 2 specialist
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My unemployment claim expired and I didn't get the last $6,100 I was supposed to receive. I need to talk to a tier 2 specialist to reopen my old claim. Has anyone been through this? Any advice on what to say when I finally get through to someone?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve expired unemployment claim issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N-Q47xmYqU
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Isabella Martin
Ugh, dealing with EDD is such a nightmare. I've been there, buddy. Here's what worked for me: 1. Be super polite but firm 2. Have all your claim info ready 3. Explain clearly that your claim expired before you got all your benefits 4. Ask them to review your account thoroughly 5. If they can't help, politely ask to speak to a tier 2 specialist Good luck! Let us know how it goes 🍀
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Ava Hernandez
Thanks so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely use these tips. Quick question - did you have to provide any specific documents when you called?
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Isabella Martin
No prob! I had my claim number, last 4 of SSN, and dates of my last payment ready. If you have any letters from EDD about your claim, keep those handy too. Better to have too much info than not enough!
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Elijah Jackson
This is solid advice. I'd add: take notes during the call! Write down the agent's name and ID number. It helps if you need to follow up later.
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Sophia Miller
man, i feel for you. the system is so broken 😤 i've been trying to get through for weeks. its like they dont want us to get our money
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Mason Davis
Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Ava Hernandez
Yeah, I've tried that a few times. No luck so far. It's always busy or I get disconnected after waiting for hours. 😩
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Mia Rodriguez
Pro tip: use a auto-dialer app. It'll keep calling until you get through. Saved me hours of frustration!
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Jacob Lewis
I found a method 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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Amelia Martinez
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Jacob Lewis
100% legit. I was skeptical too, but it saved me days of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Ethan Clark
20 bucks to avoid the EDD phone hell? Sign me up! 🙌
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Mila Walker
Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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Jacob Lewis
I get where you're coming from, but think about how much time and stress it saves. Time is money, right? Plus, you're not paying EDD, just a service that helps you reach them.
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Logan Scott
OP, make sure you're super clear about the $6,100 balance. Sometimes they 'forget' about leftover amounts. Stand your ground!
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Ava Hernandez
Good point! I'll definitely emphasize that. Should I ask for a breakdown of how they calculated that amount?
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Logan Scott
Absolutely! Always get everything in writing. If they can email you a breakdown, even better. CYA all the way!
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Chloe Green
Anyone else feel like we're all just stuck in some kafka-esque bureaucratic nightmare? 🤡 EDD needs to get its act together fr
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Lucas Adams
Hey, former EDD employee here. Quick tip: when you call, immediately ask for a tier 2 specialist. Many tier 1 agents aren't trained to handle expired claims. Save yourself some time and frustration.
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Ava Hernandez
Wow, thanks for the insider info! Is there a specific phrase I should use to request a tier 2 specialist?
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Lucas Adams
Just be straightforward: "I'm calling about an expired claim with a remaining balance. I need to speak with a tier 2 specialist please." Be polite but firm. Good luck!
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Harper Hill
have u tried reaching out to ur local state rep? they can sometimes cut thru the red tape faster than we can on our own
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Caden Nguyen
Sending positive vibes your way, OP! 💯 This system is tough, but you've got this. Don't give up!
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Ava Hernandez
Thanks for the encouragement! It means a lot. Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one dealing with this mess.
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Caden Nguyen
We're all in this together! This sub has been a lifesaver for me. Keep us updated!
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