Need help fixing 3 weeks of UI claims marked as no payment by mistake - EDD
Hey everyone, I messed up big time. I accidentally marked three weeks as no payment when I was filing my unemployment claims. I was multitasking and just glanced at the questions, making assumptions without really reading carefully. Now I need to fix those weeks and change them to payment weeks. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice on how to correct multiple weeks of claims?
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Skylar Neal
Ugh, been there done that. The UI system is so confusing sometimes! Have you tried calling the unemployment office? They should be able to help you correct those weeks.
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Brady Clean
•I've been trying to call for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating! 😤
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Vincent Bimbach
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I usually have better luck getting through that way.
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Brady Clean
•Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning.
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Kelsey Chin
I found a method 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/8Z3gABfzI50
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Norah Quay
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Kelsey Chin
•I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Leo McDonald
•How long did you have to wait before they connected you?
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Kelsey Chin
•It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music the whole time. They just called me when an agent was ready.
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Jessica Nolan
Here's what you need to do: 1. Log into your unemployment account online 2. Look for an option to 'Correct a Claim' or 'Request Backdate' 3. Select the weeks you need to change 4. Provide a brief explanation of why you're making the change 5. Submit the request If you can't find these options, you'll need to speak with a claims specialist. Be prepared to wait on hold for a while or try calling right when they open. Remember, honesty is the best policy here. Explain that you made an honest mistake due to multitasking and misunderstanding the questions. They deal with this kind of thing all the time. Good luck!
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Brady Clean
•Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! I'll try this right away.
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Angelina Farar
•This is solid advice. I had to do something similar last year and it worked out fine.
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Sebastián Stevens
man, the whole system is broken af. why do they make it so hard for us to get the help we need? 🤡
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Bethany Groves
Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.
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Brady Clean
•I hadn't thought of that. How would I go about contacting them?
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Bethany Groves
•Just google your state and 'find my representative'. Most have contact forms on their websites. Explain your situation and they might be able to help!
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KingKongZilla
lol welcome to the club. ive been trying to fix a similar issue for weeks now. its like trying to nail jello to a wall 🤣
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Rebecca Johnston
Quick question - how long ago did you file these incorrect claims? There might be a time limit on how far back you can make corrections.
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Brady Clean
•It was about a month ago. I hope that's not too long!
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Rebecca Johnston
•You should be fine. I think the limit is usually around 3 months, but don't quote me on that. Best to get it sorted ASAP tho!
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