Will EDD expedite my extension if I call? Submitted July 2, need money for bills ASAP

dont waste ur time calling. i submitted my extension in may and they told me the EXACT same thing (10-14 days) and it took them 23 days!!! when i finally got thru to someone they just said 'its in process' and couldnt do anything to speed it up. the system is completely broken.

In my experience, calling can absolutely help speed things up, but it depends on which agent you get. Some have the ability to push your extension through processing while others will just tell you to wait. The key is getting through to a Tier 2 specialist who has the authority to actually process claims. When you call, specifically ask to speak with a claim specialist or Tier 2 representative about expediting your extension due to financial hardship. Have your paperwork submission confirmation and tracking info ready to reference. I'd suggest calling right when they open at 8am for the best chance of getting through.

I tried calling EDD for 2 weeks straight and never got through... always got the "we're experiencing higher than normal call volume" message and then it hung up on me. I was calling at different times too, first thing in the morning, mid-day, right before they closed. Nothing worked.

Have you tried talking to your landlord and explaining the situation? Most landlords would rather work with you than go through the hassle of eviction. Maybe show them proof that you've filed for the extension and are just waiting on processing. As for your car payment, call the lender and ask for a hardship extension - many will give you a one-time payment deferral.

not to scare you but my friend's extension took 32 days to process this year and another friend's took just 5 days. seems totally random honestly.

THE EDD SYSTEM IS DELIBERATELY SLOW!!!! They make us wait hoping we'll give up or find jobs before they have to pay us what WE ARE ENTITLED TO. I waited 19 days for my extension to process in March and then another week for the money to hit my Money Network card. That's TWENTY SIX DAYS with NO INCOME while they sit on their butts "processing" a few keystrokes in a computer. It's DISGRACEFUL how they treat people!!!

I submitted my extension in April and it took exactly 12 business days to process. So they do sometimes hit their timeline. Make sure you're still certifying for benefits each week during the waiting period - they'll backpay those weeks once your extension is approved. The important thing is to keep certifying even if your portal shows $0 benefits available.

i was in your exact situation last september. called for 3 days straight and finally got through. the rep was super nice and processed my extension right then. had money on my card 2 days later. keep trying!!!