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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?

Amara Adeyemi

Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess! šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø 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. šŸ˜­

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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. šŸ¤ž

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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 šŸ™„

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QuantumQuest

bruh edd is straight šŸ¤”šŸ¤”šŸ¤” good luck gettin any1 on the phone

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Connor Murphy

fr fr šŸ’Æ 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? šŸ¤£

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Natasha Kuznetsova

lmao good one šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

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