EDD claim status stuck - last payment 4 weeks ago, doctor sent renewal but no update. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my claim status. I sent in my renewal through my doctor a while back, but when I call to check on it, they're telling me the last processed payment was four weeks ago. I'm worried my doctor might not have actually sent the renewal. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to confirm if the renewal was actually received?
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Caesar Grant
Ugh, I've been there. It's so frustrating when you're not sure if your paperwork actually made it through. Have you tried calling your doctor's office to confirm they sent it? Sometimes they can give you a fax confirmation number or something.
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Philip Cowan
•That's a good idea, I'll give them a call tomorrow. Fingers crossed they have some kind of proof they sent it 🤞
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Lena Schultz
•Pro tip: always get a copy of what your doc sends in. I learned that the hard way 😅
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Gemma Andrews
I swear, dealing with these claims is like a full-time job. I've had similar issues and what worked for me was sending a follow-up fax myself. Just a simple letter asking for confirmation of receipt. Sometimes that lights a fire under them.
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Pedro Sawyer
Have you tried checking your online account? Sometimes the status updates there before they tell you over the phone. worth a shot!
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Philip Cowan
•I did check online, but it's not showing any updates either. Thanks for the suggestion tho!
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Mae Bennett
man, i feel for you. the system is so broken. i've been waiting on a claim for 3 months now. its ridiculous how they expect us to survive while they take their sweet time 🙄
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Beatrice Marshall
•Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul. We're just numbers to them.
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Melina Haruko
•Have you guys tried contacting your local rep? Sometimes they can light a fire under the department's a**
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Dallas Villalobos
Hey, I found a method 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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Reina Salazar
•Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Dallas Villalobos
•Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. Got through in about an hour instead of spending all day calling.
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's highway robbery! 😤
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Dallas Villalobos
•I get it, but for me, it was worth it to finally get some answers. Time is money, you know?
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Demi Lagos
Here's what I've learned from dealing with claims for years: 1. Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you send in. 2. Follow up with your doctor's office to confirm they sent the renewal. 3. If possible, hand-deliver documents to a local office and get a receipt. 4. Keep a log of all your calls, including date, time, and who you spoke with. 5. Use the online portal to send messages - it creates a paper trail. 6. If you're not getting anywhere, contact your state representative or ombudsman. 7. Be persistent but polite. The person on the other end of the line isn't personally responsible for the system's failures. Remember, squeaky wheel gets the grease. Don't give up!
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Philip Cowan
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start keeping better records.
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Mason Lopez
•This should be pinned at the top of the sub. So helpful!
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Vera Visnjic
have u tried faxing them directly? sometimes old school methods work best with these dinosaur systems lol
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Jake Sinclair
I'm in the same boat, OP. It's been 6 weeks since my last payment and crickets from them. The anxiety is killing me. Hang in there!
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Philip Cowan
•Thanks, you too! It's comforting to know I'm not alone, even if the situation sucks.
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