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Do I need a medical form for my SDI claim? Confused about requirements
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out if I need a medical form for my claim. Does anyone know if this is required? I've been waiting for ages and I'm not sure if I'm missing something important. Any help would be appreciated!
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EDD ID verification showing disqualification - What to expect on Monday's call?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my identification documents for unemployment. I submitted them but it's showing disqualification. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm supposed to get a call on Monday about it, but I'm worried. Any advice on what to expect or how to handle this?
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Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblyperson? They can sometimes cut through the red tape and get things moving.
OP, whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP! I was in the same boat last year. Took me 3 months to get it sorted, but I finally did. Stay persistent!
Thanks for the encouragement! It's good to know there's light at the end of the tunnel. How many times did you have to call before it got resolved?
Oof, I lost count tbh. Probably called like 20+ times? But each time I learned something new about the process. You got this! 💪
EDD payment 2 weeks late, no updates. What to ask when I finally reach someone?
Hey everyone, I'm getting frustrated with my unemployment claim. It's been 2 weeks since my last payment and I haven't heard anything. I tried calling but couldn't get through. No updates, no letters, nothing. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on what I should do or ask when I finally get someone on the phone?
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Unpopular opinion: maybe try going to your local EDD office in person? I know it's a pain, but I got my issue resolved same day when I did this.
Some offices are open for in-person help. Check the EDD website for locations near you. It's not advertised much but it's an option.
This! I did this last month and it was a game changer. Bring all your docs tho, they'll want to see everything.
EDD SDI claim not updating on portal after doctor submission - What to do?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my EDD SDI claim. My doctor submitted the form electronically over a week ago, but it's still not showing up on the EDD portal. I even have a letter confirming the work status report for the time I'm off work. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?
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Have you checked if there are any known system issues or maintenance on the EDD website? Sometimes they have delays due to updates.
Good idea, I'll take a look. Hadn't thought of that!
EDD sent conflicting letters same day - one asking for more info, one denying claim. What do I do?
I'm so frustrated with EDD right now. I got two letters on the same day, both dated August 8th. One says they need more info for my disability claim, the other says I'm denied! I sent everything they asked for on August 12th, but now I'm not sure if I'm still denied or what. Do I need to appeal? Can they speed this up? I'm falling behind on bills because of all this confusion. Has anyone else dealt with conflicting EDD letters like this?
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lmao imagine expecting the government to be competent 🤡 welcome to the circus, we're all clowns here
bruh 💀
this comment is sending me 🤣🤣🤣
Hey, former EDD employee here. This sounds like a case of crossed wires between departments. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. File an appeal anyway, just to be safe. You have 30 days from the date on the denial letter. 2. Call the disability claims line (not the general EDD line) and ask for a 'claim review' based on the conflicting letters. 3. If you sent your docs via regular mail, resend them via certified mail or fax. 4. Check your online account daily for updates. 5. If you don't see movement in a week, start escalating. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! It's really helpful to hear from someone who knows the system from the inside.
MVP right here 👆 This is why I love this community
Chloe Delgado
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump through all these hoops when were already dealing with health issues? 🤔
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Ava Harris
Nope, you're not alone. The system is broken af
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Jacob Lee
It's to prevent fraud. But yeah, it does make it harder for legit claims too 😕
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Emily Thompson
Quick question - does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to process the medical form once it's submitted? I'm in the same boat and getting anxious about bills piling up.
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Daniela Rossi
2 weeks if ur lucky. Mine took over a month 😡
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Emily Thompson
Ugh, that's what I was afraid of. Guess I'll be eating ramen for a while 🍜
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