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EDD Claim Issues: Switching from GP to Canadian-licensed Psychiatrist - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment claim. I started off with a GP who took me off work, but now I'm seeing a psychiatrist. The thing is, my psychiatrist is licensed in Canada but practicing here. I'm totally lost on what forms I need to continue my claim and switch doctors. Anyone been through something similar or know what I should do? I'm worried about how this might affect my claim with the unemployment office.

KhalilStar

Oof, that sounds like a headache. Have you tried calling the unemployment office directly? They should be able to guide you through the process.

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Connor Murphy

I've been trying for days but can't get through. It's so frustrating! 😫

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Amelia Dietrich

lol good luck with that. I spent 3 weeks trying to get someone on the phone. The system is broken af

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Kaiya Rivera

Hate to say it, but your probably gonna have to keep trying. Its a numbers game with these guys

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Katherine Ziminski

I had a similar situation when I moved states. Here's what you need to do: 1. Get a letter from your GP explaining why they're no longer treating you. 2. Have your psychiatrist fill out a new medical certification form. 3. Submit a change of physician form to the unemployment office. 4. Include a detailed explanation of your psychiatrist's credentials and why they're qualified to treat you despite being licensed in Canada. 5. Be prepared for some back-and-forth. They might request additional documentation. It's a pain, but stay persistent. Document everything and keep copies of all forms you submit. Good luck!

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Connor Murphy

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is super helpful. Do you know if there's a specific form for change of physician?

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Katherine Ziminski

Yep! Look for form DE 2662A on the EDD website. That's the one you need for changing your treating physician.

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Noah Irving

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Vanessa Chang

man, the unemployment system is such a joke. why does it have to be so complicated? its like they WANT us to fail 🤡

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Madison King

Have you considered getting a different psychiatrist who's licensed in the US? Might save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

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Connor Murphy

I've thought about it, but I really click with my current doc. Plus, finding a new psychiatrist who's taking patients is tough rn

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Julian Paolo

Stick with the doc you trust. Mental health is too important to compromise on. You got this! 💪

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Ella Knight

Hey, I found a way to actually 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/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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William Schwarz

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Ella Knight

I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Lauren Johnson

20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep just to talk to someone...

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Ella Knight

I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time trying to get through.

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Jade Santiago

idk about the Canada thing, but when I switched docs, I had to fill out a DE 2662A form. Hope that helps!

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Connor Murphy

Thanks! Someone else mentioned that form too. Definitely gonna look into it.

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Caleb Stone

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been dealing with EDD for months now. It's like trying to nail jello to a wall 🤦‍♂️

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Daniel Price

Quick question - is your psychiatrist able to prescribe meds in the US? That might be a key factor in whether EDD accepts them.

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Connor Murphy

Yeah, he can and has prescribed meds for me. That's a good point tho, I'll make sure to mention that when I talk to EDD.

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Olivia Evans

Not to be that guy, but have you checked if your claim is even still valid? Sometimes they cut you off without notice 😒

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Connor Murphy

Oof, I hadn't even thought of that. Now I'm worried... guess I've got another thing to check on 😰

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Sophia Bennett

Classic EDD move. Always keeping us on our toes 🙄

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