EDD SDI: Stuck on hold for hours trying to schedule independent medical exam. Any tips?
Has anyone else been waiting forever for their EDD SDI independent medical examination? I've been on hold for over an hour and a half trying to get through to someone. This is ridiculous! I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever get my appointment scheduled. Anyone have any tips or tricks for getting through to a real person?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD SDI appointment scheduling delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN1090mFQk8
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Zoe Stavros
Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat last month. Spent hours on hold every day for a week straight. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to reach them. 🤬
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Jamal Harris
For real tho! Its like they dont want us to get our benefits. I swear the system is rigged against us 😤
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Mei Chen
Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard thats the best time to get through
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Zoe Stavros
Yeah, I've tried that. Still no luck. It's like playing the lottery at this point 🎰
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Liam Sullivan
I found a method that actually works 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Amara Okafor
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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CosmicCommander
20 bucks? Thats highway robbery! The government should make it easier to reach them without having to pay extra 😡
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Liam Sullivan
I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. After weeks of trying to get through, I was desperate enough to try anything. It's legit!
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Giovanni Colombo
Can you give more details about how it works? Is it just for EDD or can it be used for other govt agencies too?
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Liam Sullivan
Sure! It works for a bunch of different agencies and companies. You just choose who you want to call from their list, pay the fee, and they start calling for you. When they get a real person, your phone rings and you're connected. Saved me hours of frustration!
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
Here's what I've learned after dealing with EDD for months: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if it seems hopeless. 2. Try different times of day. Early morning or late afternoon sometimes works better. 3. Be prepared with all your info when you do get through. 4. Consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office for help. 5. Document everything - dates you called, who you spoke to, what they said. 6. Check your online account regularly for updates. 7. If all else fails, consider filing a complaint with the state ombudsman. Hope this helps someone! Stay strong, we're all in this together. 💪
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Dylan Cooper
This is gold! Thanks for sharing your experience. Gonna try the assembly member tip tomorrow.
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Sofia Ramirez
Wow, great advice! I never thought about contacting my assembly member. How exactly do you do that?
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
Just google your local assembly member and give their office a call. They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with state agency issues. Good luck!
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Dmitry Volkov
lol welcome to the club buddy. been trying to get my SDI sorted for 3 months now. EDD is a joke 🤡
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StarSeeker
Has anyone tried faxing their documents instead of calling? I heard it might be faster, but idk where to even find a fax machine these days 😅
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Ava Martinez
Bruh, what year is it? 1995? 📠😂
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Miguel Ortiz
Actually, you can use online fax services! Just Google it. Might be worth a shot if nothing else is working.
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Zainab Omar
I'm convinced the EDD is run by a bunch of sloths on vacation. How hard is it to pick up a phone? 🦥☎️
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Connor Murphy
LMAO 🤣 I'm picturing a sloth in a Hawaiian shirt slowly reaching for the phone
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Yara Sayegh
Hey now, don't insult sloths like that. They're way more efficient than EDD 😂
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NebulaNova
Serious question: has anyone successfully scheduled their independent medical examination? If so, how long did the whole process take from start to finish? I'm trying to plan my life here and this uncertainty is killing me.
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Keisha Williams
It took me about 6 weeks from when I first applied to when I had my exam. But that was pre-covid, so it might be different now.
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Paolo Conti
6 weeks?! I've been waiting for 3 months already with no end in sight. This is ridiculous.
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