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EDD payment held up due to doctor verification - claim expires tomorrow! Help!

I'm so frustrated. My unemployment payment is being held up because I couldn't get an appointment with the doctor for verification. My claim expires tomorrow and I still haven't received any money. I've tried calling the doctor's office but can't get through to anyone. Left messages but no response. What am I supposed to do? Has anyone else dealt with this?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment claim verification delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H9nbAbqQ8E

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Amara Okafor

Ugh, that sucks. I've been there too. The whole system is a mess. Have you tried calling the unemployment office directly? Sometimes you can get lucky and reach someone who can help.

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Liam Murphy

I've tried calling so many times, but I always get stuck in an endless phone tree. It's so frustrating!

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CaptainAwesome

Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have a better chance of getting through.

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Yuki Tanaka

Calling when they open doesn't always work. I've tried that and still got nowhere. The system is just broken 馃槨

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Esmeralda G贸mez

I found a method 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 about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Klaus Schmidt

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

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Aisha Patel

20 bucks? That's a rip-off. The government should make it easier to reach them without having to pay extra.

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Esmeralda G贸mez

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Was worth every penny to finally get my issue resolved.

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LilMama23

How long did you have to wait once the call was connected?

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Esmeralda G贸mez

It took about an hour and a half total, but I didn't have to actively wait on hold. The service called me when an agent was on the line.

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Dmitri Volkov

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.

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Gabrielle Dubois

This is why the whole system needs an overhaul. It's ridiculous that people can't access the benefits they're entitled to because of bureaucratic nonsense. We need to put pressure on our lawmakers to fix this mess.

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Tyrone Johnson

Preach! 馃檶 The system is totally broken. We need a complete redesign from the ground up.

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Ingrid Larsson

Yeah, but good luck getting politicians to care about us little guys. They're too busy lining their own pockets. 馃檮

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Carlos Mendoza

Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, messages, and attempts to reach the doctor and unemployment office. 2. File an appeal immediately. Even if your claim expires, you can still appeal the decision. This buys you more time. 3. Contact your state representative and senator. They often have staff dedicated to helping with unemployment issues. 4. Look for legal aid in your area. Many offer free assistance with unemployment claims. 5. Check if there are any emergency extensions or special provisions due to COVID that might apply to your case. 6. Keep trying to reach the doctor's office. If possible, go in person to schedule an appointment. 7. Consider using a paid service to get through to unemployment if you can afford it. Don't give up! The system is frustrating, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

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Liam Murphy

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start working on these steps right away.

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Zainab Mahmoud

This is gold 馃挴 Saving this for future reference!

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Ava Williams

idk man, sounds like ur in a tough spot. have u tried just showing up at the docs office? sometimes u gotta be the squeaky wheel to get the grease ya know

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Raj Gupta

This! I had to do this once. Sat in the waiting room until they agreed to see me. It was awkward but it worked.

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Lena M眉ller

Is anyone else sick of how the unemployment system treats us like we're trying to scam them? We're just trying to survive here. It's not our fault the economy is a dumpster fire. 馃敟

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TechNinja

For real. They act like we're living the high life on unemployment. Like, bruh, I'm just trying to keep a roof over my head. 馃彔

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Keisha Thompson

It's because a few bad apples spoil the bunch. There are people who do try to scam the system, which makes it harder for the rest of us.

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Paolo Bianchi

Doesn't matter. The system should be designed to help people, not to catch a few cheaters at the expense of everyone else.

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