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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the EDD
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the EDD drops your call
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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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ya the interview took like 3 weeks for me. make sure u answer ur phone even if u dont recognize the number cuz they only call once and if u miss it u have to reschedule and wait another month lol
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Update us if you get it working! I'd try these steps in order: 1. Wait another 24-48 hours and try again 2. Triple-check all your info exactly matches your EDD letter 3. Try registering during non-peak hours (early morning or late evening) 4. If still not working by Monday, call the technical support line You can still prepare for your interview while waiting for the registration issue to resolve.
Thanks for the step-by-step plan! I'll try again tomorrow morning with all my documents in front of me to make sure I'm entering everything exactly right. I'll update once I get it working (hopefully!).
UPDATE: It worked!! I waited until this morning and tried again, making sure to enter my FULL legal name exactly as shown on the EDD letter (including my middle name). That was the issue - I wasn't including my middle name when trying to register. System accepted everything right away and I'm in my account now. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! The system is incredibly picky about those details. Glad you got it sorted out!
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My bf went thru this in April. He was SOOOO angry when he figured out he wasn't getting paid for that week! Like others said tho its just how EDD works with new benefit years. Just keep certifying and you'll get paid for the next weeks. They really should explain this better when they tell people to renew early!!!
Thanks everyone for the explanations. I'm still frustrated that EDD doesn't make this clearer in their communications, but at least now I understand what happened. I certified for my next two weeks yesterday, so hopefully those payments will process normally. I appreciate all the help!
Glad we could help clarify! Yes, your next payments should process normally. For future reference (and anyone else reading this thread), the waiting week is required by California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1253(d), so it's not something EDD can waive except in special circumstances like state emergencies. The only time in recent history it was waived was during the early pandemic period.
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Update: I tried calling at 8:01am sharp today and got the 'too many callers' message right away. Tried the disability number trick but that department opened at 8:30am so no luck there either. I might try the in-person office tomorrow or look into the Claimyr service. Feeling pretty stressed since my last payment is next week and I know there will be a gap if I don't get this sorted. Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far!
Try the disability number after 8:30! That's when it worked for me. Just be super polite when they answer and explain you need a transfer to UI for reapplication. The SDI reps are usually more helpful than the recorded unemployment system.
One more thing to try: call the employer line instead of the claimant line. The number is 1-866-333-4606. When they answer, politely explain you're trying to reach a representative about your reapplication. Sometimes they'll transfer you directly to a UI specialist. The wait is usually shorter on the employer line. If they ask why you're calling that number, just say you were given this number by an EDD representative at the office.
I would never have thought of that! Will definitely try this tomorrow if my other attempts don't work. I really appreciate everyone's help and will update when I get through!
Diego Vargas
Quick update question: Were you able to get through to EDD? If you're still struggling to reach them, I recommend calling right when they open at 8:00 AM. The phone lines are least congested then. Also, Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to have slightly lower call volumes than Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays in my experience.
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Omar Hassan
•I actually tried that Claimyr service that someone mentioned! Got through to EDD in about 25 minutes. The representative was super helpful and explained that I needed to reopen my claim. She processed it while I was on the phone and said I should be able to certify starting this Sunday. She also confirmed that my penalty weeks were completely served, so I should start receiving payments after I certify. Such a relief!
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Chloe Anderson
that's awesome! make sure u certify on time every 2 weeks from now on. also remember to report ANY work or income when u certify even if its just 1 day of work
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Omar Hassan
•Absolutely! I've learned my lesson about accurate reporting. I'll be super careful with my certifications from now on. Thanks everyone for all your help!
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