EDD SDI: Doctor didn't fill out medical form, account still pending. What now?

I found a way to solve EDD medical form delay issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA5biFP1nPg

Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. Your best bet is to call EDD asap and explain the situation. They might be able to give you a new form or tell you what to do next.

I swear, the EDD system is designed to make us fail. It's like they want us to give up!

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

Have you checked if theres an online portal where you can upload the form? Might be faster than snail mail.

Have you tried contacting your doctor's office? Maybe they can resend the form or explain why they didn't fill it out.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. 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

Have you tried faxing the form instead of mailing it? Sometimes that's faster.

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Maybe try reaching out on social media? Sometimes companies respond faster when it's public.

lol welcome to the wonderful world of EDD 🎪🤡 where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call your doctor's office ASAP. Ask them why they didn't complete the form and if they can send a new one. 2. If they agree, ask them to fax it directly to EDD. Make sure they have the correct fax number. 3. Call EDD (use that calling service if you need to) and explain the situation. Ask if they can flag your account for urgent review once the new form comes in. 4. Follow up with both your doctor and EDD in a week if you don't see any changes. 5. Document EVERYTHING. Names, dates, times of calls. This will help if you need to escalate later. 6. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Good luck! The system is a mess, but don't give up. You've got this! 💪

I went through something similar last month. One thing that really helped me was getting a confirmation number from my doctor's office when they said they'd send the form. That way I could reference it when I called EDD. Also, if your doctor seems reluctant to fill it out, ask them specifically what information they need from you or if there's a different form that might be easier for them to complete. Sometimes they just don't understand what EDD is looking for. Hang in there - it's frustrating but you'll get through this!

I'm dealing with something similar right now - my doctor's office sent in the form but apparently it was missing some key information that EDD needed. What I learned is that you really need to stay on top of both sides. When I called my doctor's office, they told me they'd "take care of it" but then nothing happened for two weeks. Now I call them every few days for updates and I also keep calling EDD to make sure they know I'm actively working on getting the corrected form submitted. It's annoying having to babysit the whole process, but that seems to be the only way to make sure things actually move forward. Also, ask your doctor's office if they can email you a copy of what they're planning to send before they actually send it - that way you can double-check that everything looks complete.

I just went through this exact same nightmare a few months ago! Here's what finally worked for me: I called my doctor's office and asked to speak to whoever handles disability paperwork specifically (not just the receptionist). Turns out they have one person who deals with all the insurance/disability forms and she knew exactly what EDD needed. She told me that a lot of doctors' offices just don't fill out EDD forms properly because the requirements are so specific. She actually had me come in for a quick 10-minute appointment where she went through the form with me to make sure all the medical details were accurate and complete. Then she faxed it directly to EDD that same day and gave me the confirmation number. My account was updated within a week after that. It might be worth asking your doctor's office if they have someone who specializes in these forms - it made all the difference for me!

I've been in a similar situation and it's so frustrating! One thing that really helped me was being super proactive with both sides. When I called my doctor's office, I specifically asked them to walk me through what information they need from me to complete the form properly, and I also asked for the name of the person who would be handling it so I could follow up directly with them. For EDD, I found that calling first thing in the morning (like right at 8 AM when they open) gave me the best chance of getting through. Also, make sure to ask EDD for a specific timeline on when they expect to process the new form once it's received - having that info helped me know when to follow up. The whole process took me about 3 weeks total, but staying on top of both ends really made the difference. Don't give up - you'll get through this! 💪

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and it's such a headache! Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful though. I think the key takeaway is that you really have to be your own advocate and stay on top of everyone involved. I'm definitely going to try that early morning calling strategy and see if my doctor's office has someone who specializes in disability paperwork. It's wild that we have to become experts in navigating this system just to get the help we need, but it sounds like persistence really does pay off. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess!