EDD overpayment notice arrived with only 24 hours to respond - HELP!

Take a deep breath - it's going to be okay. I went through this last year. The most important thing is to respond somehow, even if it's not perfect. Here's what you should do: 1. Mail your response TODAY with delivery confirmation so you have proof it was sent by the deadline 2. In your letter, explain your situation clearly and request a payment plan 3. Also fax the same letter to the EDD appeals office (there should be a fax number on your notice) 4. Keep copies of EVERYTHING Even if you miss the deadline by a day, they typically give you some leeway. They're more concerned that you're acknowledging the debt and not ignoring it. The worst things happen to people who don't respond at all.

Try submitting through UI Online as well! Log into your account, go to Contact EDD, and select "Overpayments" as the category. Upload the same letter and any supporting documents. This creates an electronic timestamp that you responded by the deadline. I've been through 2 overpayment situations and doing all three (mail, fax, AND online) gave me the most protection.

they cant do nothing if u miss deadline just say u never got letter. the mail is so bad these days they always believe that. my cousin got same thing and ignored it for like 3 months and then just called and said he never got nothing and they reset his deadline. they just trying to scare u

I'VE BEEN THERE!!! The EDD is THE WORST with these last-minute notices! I got an overpayment letter for $7,400 last year and only had 2 days to respond. I was FREAKING OUT just like you are. Here's what happened to me: I mailed my response one day late because I couldn't get to the post office in time. I ended up getting my wages garnished for ONE paycheck before I could get everything sorted out. It was about 25% of my check. After that, I got on a payment plan ($150/month) and everything was fine. SO YES it's stressful but it's NOT the end of the world!! You won't lose your apartment!

I had the same problem trying to reach EDD about an overpayment. Calling the regular number was useless - just automated messages saying to mail forms. I tried for TWO WEEKS until I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me through to an actual EDD rep in about 25 minutes who helped me set up a payment plan over the phone instead of waiting for mail processing. Saved me so much stress! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km The rep even noted in my account that I had attempted to respond by phone before the deadline, which protected me from penalties while my written appeal was being processed.

don't stress too much but GET THAT LETTER POSTMARKED TODAY! my situation was different (i had an eligability interview that i missed) but the key thing with EDD is they mostly care that you RESPOND not when exactly it gets there. as long as its postmarked by deadline date your good. also check if you actually owe this money, sometimes they make mistakes. did you report your earnings from that job when you were certifying?

One more thing I should have mentioned in my first response: You have the right to appeal the overpayment if you believe it's incorrect. The deadline for appealing is usually 30 days from the notice date (not the same as the deadline for responding to the payment options). So while you're addressing the immediate deadline tomorrow, make sure you're also preparing your appeal if you think you didn't actually receive benefits incorrectly. And definitely include those pay stubs! Documentation is critical for appeals.

Wait I'm confused about something... when you say you kept applying for jobs while at the marketing place, were you still collecting unemployment during those 3 months you were working? Because if you were working full-time AND collecting UI that would explain the overpayment.