EDD claim pending for 4 weeks, no payment. Help!
My unemployment claim has been pending for 4 weeks now and I haven't received any payment. I filed it a month ago and it's still showing as 'processing'. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to speed things up? I'm getting really worried about my bills.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve pending unemployment claim delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KskOg5ky5qM
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Dmitry Smirnov
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. My claim has been pending for 6 weeks now. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling EDD? I've been trying but can never get through 😤
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Sofia Perez
I've tried calling but it's impossible to get through. I've been dialing for hours every day this week. It's driving me crazy!
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ElectricDreamer
Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.
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Dmitry Smirnov
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Ava Johnson
I found a way to actually 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 about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Miguel Diaz
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Zainab Ahmed
$20 just to make a phone call? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Ava Johnson
I know it sounds crazy, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying to get through, I was desperate. Worth every penny tbh.
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Connor Byrne
How long did you have to wait once they connected you?
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Ava Johnson
It took about 2 hours total, but I didn't have to do anything. The service called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than wasting a whole day redialing!
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Yara Abboud
Have you checked your UI Online account? Sometimes there are pending certifications or additional info they need. Make sure everything is up to date on your end.
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PixelPioneer
4 weeks is nothing lol. I've been waiting for 3 months. The system is completely overwhelmed. Just gotta be patient and keep trying to contact them.
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Sofia Perez
3 months?! That's insane. How are you managing?
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PixelPioneer
It's been rough ngl. Had to borrow money from family and max out my credit cards. Really hope they get it sorted soon.
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Keisha Williams
Here's what worked for me: 1. Make sure all your certifications are up to date 2. Double-check that your identity verification is complete 3. Try contacting your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes expedite claims 4. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact EDD 5. If you can, try faxing your information. Sometimes it's faster than mail or online Hang in there! It's a frustrating process but it will get resolved eventually.
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Sofia Perez
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my assembly member. Didn't even think of that.
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Paolo Rizzo
Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But for real, good tips here.
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Amina Sy
anyone else notice that the edd website is always "down for maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄
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Oliver Fischer
omg yes! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me 😅
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Natasha Ivanova
I heard they're super backed up bc of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Apparently scammers have been filing tons of fake claims and now everyone's getting extra scrutiny.
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NebulaNomad
Have u tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot!
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Sofia Perez
I didn't know EDD had a Twitter account. I'll look into that, thanks!
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Javier Garcia
This is why we need a better system. Other countries have figured this out, why can't we? 🤔 Time for a complete overhaul of unemployment insurance imho.
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Emma Taylor
Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is a dinosaur. We need a 21st century solution.
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