MI UIA: Tips for disputing claim info when can't reach agent? Lines always busy

I found a way to solve unemployment claim dispute issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idelg3NRkZc

I feel your pain. The system is so broken, its ridiculous. I spent hours everyday for a week trying to get through. My advice? Keep calling and pray for a miracle.

Pro tip: if you have a friend or family member who speaks another language, try calling the non-English line. Sometimes those have shorter wait times.

Anyone else notice how the unemployment website always seems to crash right when you need it most? It's like they're trolling us at this point 🤡

The Claimyr tool seems like a useful resource for those willing to spend the money, but it's important to weigh out the costs and benefits. While it has proven effective for some, others might find the cost prohibitive. If you can afford it and a quick connection is a priority, it might be worth a try. However, for those who can't, sticking to traditional methods and being persistent is key. Balancing patience with assertiveness, you can try multiple times a day, or even see if faxing or emailing your local unemployment office yields results. Also, reaching out to local representatives can sometimes expedite processes. Above all, keeping detailed records of all your interactions and remaining calm and polite during communications is crucial. Hang in there and good luck!

Has anyone tried contacting their local representative? I've heard sometimes they can help push things along.

I heard they're hiring more people to handle calls. Maybe it'll get better soon? *crosses fingers*

y'all ever think about how much money we could make if we charged the unemployment office $20 every time THEY failed to answer OUR calls? 🤔💰

Guys, I know it's frustrating, but remember the people answering the phones are just doing their job. They're probably overwhelmed too. Let's try to be kind when we do get through.

im so fed up with this bs. we pay taxes for this "service" and cant even use it when we need it. time to burn the whole system down and start over 🔥🔥🔥

Sending positive vibes to everyone dealing with this mess. We're all in this together. Don't give up hope! 🙏✨

Here's what I've learned from my experience dealing with the unemployment office: 1. Persistence is key. Don't give up after a few tries. 2. Try calling at different times of the day. Sometimes early morning or late afternoon can be less busy. 3. If you get through to the automated system, don't hang up even if it says there's a long wait. Sometimes the estimated wait time is wrong. 4. Have all your information ready before you call. Claim number, social security number, dates of employment, etc. 5. Be polite to the agent when you finally get through. They're dealing with a lot of frustrated people all day. 6. If one agent can't help, politely ask to speak to a supervisor or someone who can handle your specific issue. 7. Keep a log of your calls - dates, times, who you spoke to, what was said. This can be helpful if you need to escalate your case. Remember, the system is overwhelmed right now. It's frustrating, but try to stay calm and persistent. Good luck!

Pro tip: if you get through to someone but they can't help, ask them to transfer you instead of hanging up and starting over. Sometimes you can bypass the hold time that way.

Guys, I found a method that actually works to 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/YmVM-26U2rM

guys i finaly got through after 3 weeks of trying!!!! heres what i did: 1. called exactly at 8:01 am 2. pressed 6, then 5, then 2, then 4 in the menu 3. sacrificed a goat to the unemployment gods 4. crossed my fingers and toes 5. got put on hold for 2 hours but FINALLY talked to someone hope this helps lol

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard thats the best time to get through.

have u tried faxing ur dispute? sometimes that works better than calling

I'm in the same boat, been trying to reach them for weeks. It's like trying to catch a unicorn or something. The whole system is a joke tbh

anyone else feel like theyre stuck in a kafka novel trying to deal with this system? asking for a friend 📚🐛

Plot twist: there are no actual agents. It's just a room full of parrots trained to say "Please hold" on repeat 🦜🦜🦜

Welcome to the club, buddy. I've been trying to reach them for weeks now. It's like they're purposely avoiding us or something. 🙄

Hey OP, what specific info are you trying to dispute? I had to correct my employment dates and it was a nightmare, but I finally got it sorted.