EDD claim needs reopening right after approval? Help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I just got approved for unemployment last week, but now I'm seeing online that I need to reopen my claim to certify. I'm not sure if I missed the certification window or what's going on. My last certification was on the 8th, and I haven't received any notices about missing deadlines. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do when I call EDD?
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Amara Adeyemi
Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess! š¤¦āāļø I had a similar issue a few months back. Here's what I did: ā¢ First, double-check your UI Online account for any messages or alerts ā¢ If you don't see anything there, definitely call EDD ā¢ When you call, explain that you were recently approved and are trying to certify ā¢ Ask if there's any specific reason your claim needs to be reopened ā¢ If they say yes, ask for step-by-step instructions on how to do it Be prepared for a long wait time when you call. It took me like 3 hours to get through. Good luck!
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Giovanni Gallo
3 hours? You got lucky! I was on hold for 6 hours last time I called EDD. š
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
This is solid advice. I'd add: take notes during the call! You might need to reference what they tell you later.
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Liam O'Connor
Thanks for the detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. Fingers crossed I can get through without too much of a wait. š¤
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Dylan Wright
I found a way to get someone on the phone fast. 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 about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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NebulaKnight
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Sofia Ramirez
20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy...
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Dylan Wright
I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo. Give it a shot if you're desperate!
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Dmitry Popov
How long did it take for you to get connected to an agent using this?
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Dylan Wright
It took about 45 minutes for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than spending all day trying to get through!
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Ava Rodriguez
have you tried certifying online anyway? sometimes the system glitches and says you need to reopen when you dont actually need to
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Miguel Ortiz
This happened to me too! Turns out there was a glitch in the system and I didn't actually need to reopen my claim. Try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in. Might solve the problem without having to call.
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Liam O'Connor
Oh wow, I'll definitely try this before calling. Thanks for the tip!
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Zainab Khalil
Classic EDD... their website is held together with duct tape and prayers š
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QuantumQuest
bruh edd is straight š¤”š¤”š¤” good luck gettin any1 on the phone
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Connor Murphy
fr fr šÆ whole system needs an overhaul
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Yara Haddad
I'm in the same boat, OP. Been trying to figure this out for days. Let us know if you find a solution!
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Keisha Robinson
Quick question: did you receive your award letter yet? Sometimes you need to wait for that before you can certify, even if you've been approved.
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Liam O'Connor
Yeah, I got the award letter last week. That's why I'm so confused about needing to reopen the claim.
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Keisha Robinson
Hmm, that is weird. Definitely sounds like you need to call then. Hope you get it sorted out!
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Paolo Conti
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You'll have a better chance of getting through quickly.
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Amina Sow
This! I always call at 7:59 am and usually get through within 30 minutes.
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GalaxyGazer
Have you checked if there's been any recent changes to EDD policies? Sometimes they update stuff and it causes issues like this.
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Oliver Wagner
edd more like eeediot am i rite? š¤£
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Natasha Kuznetsova
lmao good one ššš
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