EDD debit card delay and missing benefits: 2 months approved, no card, 4 weeks uncertified. Help?
Has anyone else been waiting forever for their EDD debit card? I got approved like 2 months ago but still haven't gotten it in the mail. On top of that, I'm missing benefits for 4 weeks because the system wouldn't let me certify. I was definitely unemployed during that time too. It's so frustrating! Anyone know how to get this fixed?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD debit card delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq5m-wVPJiQ
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JaylinCharles
have u tried turning it off and on again? π€£
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Ethan Scott
lol if only it were that easy π
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Eloise Kendrick
Instructions unclear, got my hand stuck in the toaster π€
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Riya Sharma
Same boat here. Missing weeks and no card. It's like they want us to starve or something. The whole system is broken af.
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Santiago Diaz
fr fr π― EDD be playin games with our lives
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Millie Long
Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up.
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KaiEsmeralda
It's worth trying the EDD online chat too. Sometimes you might get through faster there than with phone calls.
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AaliyahAli
Serious question: has anyone actually received their card in a timely manner? Or are we all just stuck in EDD purgatory together? π€
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Ellie Simpson
I got mine after only 3 weeks! ...but then it took another 2 months for any money to show up on it π
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Arjun Kurti
EDD purgatory is real. I'm convinced time moves differently there.
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RaΓΊl Mora
It's rare, but some people do get their cards on time. It's just that the system is too inconsistent.
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Sara Hellquiem
Has anyone tried sacrificing a goat to the EDD gods? Might be more effective than calling at this point π
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Charlee Coleman
Instructions unclear, now I have a pet goat and still no benefits π€·ββοΈ
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Ethan Scott
LOL maybe I'll try that next. Can't be worse than what I've already tried!
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Samuel Robinson
Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything: Write down all the weeks you're missing and any attempts you've made to contact EDD. 2. Call persistently: Try calling right when they open or just before they close. Keep trying different days. 3. Check your address: Make sure EDD has your correct mailing address for the debit card. 4. Request retroactive certification: When you get through, ask about certifying for those missed weeks. 5. Consider contacting your state representative: They might be able to help push things along. 6. Use the online portal: Sometimes you can request a new card or update info there. 7. Be prepared: Have all your info ready when you call (claim number, dates, etc.) Remember, stay calm but firm. Good luck!
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Ethan Scott
Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try all of this. Fingers crossed it works!
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Camila Castillo
This is great info. Saving this for later. You da real MVP π
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Brianna Muhammad
This is super comprehensive! Just wanted to add that keeping a log of your attempts can also help if you decide to escalate the matter to higher authorities.
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Margot Quinn
Pro tip: if you whisper "unemployment benefits" three times into a mirror at midnight, an EDD rep will appear and ignore your calls in person π»
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Ethan Scott
LOL I'm desperate enough to try this π
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Evelyn Kim
Instructions unclear, summoned a demon who now also can't get through to EDD π
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Debra Bai
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 the link: https://claimyr.com
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Gabriel Freeman
Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.
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Debra Bai
I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Laura Lopez
How long did it take to get through using this service?
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Debra Bai
It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They called me when an agent picked up.
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Victoria Brown
Claimyr seems helpful, but it's a shame we have to resort to paying for what should be a straightforward service.
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Lucas Schmidt
I swear EDD is run by a bunch of clowns π€‘ How hard is it to mail a card and process claims properly? We're not asking for the moon here!
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Freya Collins
Clowns? That's an insult to hardworking circus professionals everywhere π€
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LongPeri
For real tho. It's like they're playing hot potato with our livelihoods.
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Oscar O'Neil
It might help if EDD had a more user-friendly system. Maybe they need to partner with some successful tech companies.
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Faith Kingston
Plot twist: EDD is actually a social experiment to see how long people can survive without money. We're all just lab rats in their twisted game π
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Emma Johnson
Bruh... you might be onto something π
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Liam Brown
If this is a game, I want a refund. And my benefits. And my sanity back.
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Olivia Garcia
If this were true, then it's one of the cruelest experiments ever because people's lives are at stake.
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Theodore Nelson
idk man, maybe try sending a carrier pigeon with your claim info? Might be faster than waiting for EDD to get their act together ποΈ
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Lola Perez
Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD system is a total mess. I had to wait 3 months for my card! Have you tried calling them? It's a nightmare to get through, but it's probably your best bet.
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Ethan Scott
I've been trying to call for weeks but can never get through. It's so frustrating! π€ Any tips on the best time to call?
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Lola Perez
I heard early morning is best, like right when they open. But honestly, it's still a crapshoot. Good luck!
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Nathaniel Stewart
Also, try calling on less busy days like mid-week. It might increase your chances of getting through.
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Diego Fisher
guys i finaly got my card after 4 months!!! there is hope! just gotta wait it out i guess
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Henrietta Beasley
4 months?! That's insane. Glad you finally got it tho!
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Ethan Scott
Congrats! But also... 4 months?! I can't wait that long π
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Lincoln Ramiro
Persistence really is key, but it shouldn't have to take that long.
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Liv Park
Yo, I had the same issue with missing weeks. When I finally got through, they told me it was a "glitch in the system" π Like, fix your glitches, people! We got bills to pay!
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Leeann Blackstein
A glitch? More like a feature at this point π
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Ryder Greene
Did they at least fix it for you? How long did it take?
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Carmella Fromis
They seriously need better quality control. Bugs and glitches shouldn't impact people's livelihoods like this.
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