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EDD hasn't paid or sent letter 2 months after disability extension for PPD and pancreatitis. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My doctor extended my disability for 2 more months after I had my baby because of postpartum depression and pancreatitis. The thing is, those 2 months have already passed, and I haven't received any letter or payment from EDD. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next? I'm really starting to worry about bills piling up.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD disability payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbEUc1rRew0

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Yara Sayegh

Ugh, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. The EDD can be such a nightmare sometimes. Have you tried calling them? I know it's a pain, but it might be the fastest way to get answers.

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Connor Gallagher

I've tried calling so many times, but I can never get through. It's so frustrating! 😫

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Keisha Johnson

Pro tip: call right when they open. I mean like, set an alarm and everything. It's the only way I've ever gotten through.

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Paolo Longo

Or try calling at the end of the day! Sometimes that works too. Good luck, OP! 🍀

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CosmicCowboy

I had a similar situation last year. Here's what worked for me: 1. Gather all your medical documents 2. Write a detailed letter explaining your situation 3. Fax everything to EDD (yes, fax - they're old school) 4. Follow up with calls every few days It took about 3 weeks, but I finally got my payments. Hang in there!

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Connor Gallagher

Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try this. Did you use a specific fax number?

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CosmicCowboy

Yep! I used the general EDD fax number: 1-855-027-5709. Make sure to include your claim number on every page!

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Amina Diallo

have you tried contacting your local state representative? sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's a** and get things moving

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Oliver Schulz

This is why we need universal healthcare smh 🤦‍♀️ The system is so broken

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Natasha Orlova

Preach! 🙌 It's ridiculous that new moms have to deal with this stress on top of everything else.

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Javier Cruz

ikr? other countries figured this out ages ago. we're still in the stone age when it comes to healthcare and maternity leave 🙄

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Emma Wilson

Hey, I found a method 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

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Malik Thomas

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Emma Wilson

I was skeptical too, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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NeonNebula

20 bucks to actually talk to a human? might be worth it at this point lol

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Isabella Costa

Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interaction. It might come in handy if you need to escalate your case.

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Ravi Malhotra

sending positive vibes your way, OP! 💖 dealing with bureaucracy while managing postpartum depression must be so tough. don't forget to take care of yourself too!

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Connor Gallagher

Thank you so much! It's definitely been challenging, but support like this really helps. 🥰

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