EDD letter for second opinion doctor MIA for over a week - delaying payment. Help!
Has anyone else been waiting forever for a letter to be sent to their new doctor for a second opinion? I've been waiting over a week and neither I nor the doctor's office has received anything. This is holding up my payment and I'm getting really frustrated. I'm thinking about asking if they can fax or email it instead to speed things up. Any advice on how to handle this?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve long wait for doctor letter, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKhG0e5oeqs
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Effie Alexander
Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last month. It's like they're living in the stone age or something. Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes a little pressure can get things moving.
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Hugh Intensity
•I've been trying to call but keep getting stuck on hold forever. It's so frustrating!
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Melissa Lin
•Pro tip: call first thing in the morning when they open. You might have better luck getting through.
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Hugh Intensity
•Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. 🙏
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Lydia Santiago
I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting forever. 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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Romeo Quest
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Lydia Santiago
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Val Rossi
•How long did it take for them to call you back?
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Lydia Santiago
•It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary depending on how busy they are. Still beats sitting on hold yourself!
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Eve Freeman
Have you tried faxing the request yourself? Sometimes taking initiative can speed things up. Just make sure to follow up and confirm they received it.
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Clarissa Flair
This is why I always keep copies of everything. You never know when you'll need to resend something yourself. Hope you get it sorted out soon, OP!
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Hugh Intensity
•That's a good idea. I'll definitely start doing that from now on. Lesson learned! 😅
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Caden Turner
Dealing with bureaucracy is THE WORST. Hang in there, OP! Maybe try reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help cut through red tape.
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McKenzie Shade
•This! 👆 I did this when I was having issues and it actually helped speed things up.
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Harmony Love
Here's what I would do: 1. Call first thing in the morning when they open 2. Ask to speak with a supervisor if the first person can't help 3. Request that they fax or email the letter immediately 4. Get the name and direct number of whoever you speak with 5. Follow up daily until it's resolved 6. If all else fails, contact your local representative Don't give up! The squeaky wheel gets the grease in these situations.
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Hugh Intensity
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'm definitely going to follow these steps. Really appreciate it! 🙏
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Rudy Cenizo
•This is solid advice. I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every person you talk to, every promise made. It'll help if you need to escalate later.
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Natalie Khan
lol welcome to the wonderful world of healthcare bureaucracy 🤡 where nothing makes sense and everything takes 10x longer than it should
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Daryl Bright
•ain't that the truth 😂 sometimes I think they're trying to set a world record for inefficiency
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Sienna Gomez
Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails end up there. Just a thought!
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