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EDD incompetence: Conflicting info on doctor's order, no check received. Help!

I'm so frustrated with the EDD. I haven't received my check and it seems like nobody there knows what's going on. I've been told conflicting information about my doctor's order and compliance requirements. Every time I call, I get a different story. Has anyone else dealt with this level of incompetence? Any advice on how to actually get some answers and my check?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD delays and incompetence, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvDjA1mcymo

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Luca Ferrari

Ugh, I feel your pain. The EDD is a total mess. I've been dealing with them for months and it's like talking to a brick wall. Have you tried sending them an email? Sometimes that works better than calling.

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NebulaNomad

I haven't tried email yet. Good idea, thanks! Do you have a specific email address that worked for you?

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Luca Ferrari

I used the contact form on their website. It's not great, but at least you get a paper trail. Good luck!

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Nia Wilson

Email? LOL good luck getting a response b4 the next ice age 🧊🦣

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Mateo Martinez

Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Every call, every letter, every interaction. 2. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 3. Ask for a supervisor. Don't take no for an answer. 4. Contact your local state representative. They can sometimes cut through the red tape. 5. Consider filing a formal complaint. It's a long process, but don't give up. The squeaky wheel gets the grease!

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NebulaNomad

Wow, thank you for the detailed advice! I'll definitely start documenting everything. How long did it take you to finally get results?

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Mateo Martinez

It took about 6 weeks of constant effort, but I finally got my checks. Stay strong!

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Aisha Hussain

This is solid advice. I'd add: learn the lingo they use. It helps when you can speak their language.

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Ethan Clark

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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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StarStrider

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

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Ethan Clark

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of hold time.

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Yuki Sato

$20 to actually talk to a human? Might be worth it at this point 😩

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Carmen Ruiz

I'm skeptical. How do we know this isn't just some scam?

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Ethan Clark

I get the skepticism, but it's legit. They don't ask for any personal info beyond your phone number to call you back. You can look up reviews online.

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Andre Lefebvre

have u tried going to ur local edd office? sometimes face-to-face works better than phone calls

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Zoe Alexopoulos

The whole system is broken. We need to demand better from our government. This is ridiculous!

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Jamal Anderson

Preach! 🙌 Maybe we should organize a protest or something

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Mei Wong

Yeah, cuz protests always work so well 🙄 We need to vote for better leadership

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QuantumQuasar

Have you considered hiring a lawyer? Sometimes just a letter from an attorney can light a fire under them.

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NebulaNomad

I hadn't thought about that. Isn't it expensive tho?

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QuantumQuasar

It can be, but some offer free consultations. Might be worth looking into if nothing else works.

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Liam McGuire

lmao welcome to the club 🤡 edd is a joke

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Amara Eze

I'm in the same boat. It's been 3 months and still no check. I'm about ready to give up.

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Giovanni Greco

Don't give up! That's what they want. Keep fighting!

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Amara Eze

Thanks for the encouragement. It's just so exhausting 😫

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Fatima Al-Farsi

Has anyone tried contacting the media? Maybe some public pressure would help?

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Dylan Wright

That's not a bad idea. Local news stations love these kinds of stories.

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