EDD requesting secondary medical exam - need advice on informing them about appointment
Hey everyone, I need some advice. The EDD wants me to have a secondary medical exam and I have to let them know I've made the appointment. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I expect when I call them? Any tips on what to say or how to handle it?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD secondary medical exam issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbaPZBNCXzU
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Nora Bennett
I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your medical documents 2. Write down the date and time of your new appointment 3. When you call, clearly state that you've scheduled the secondary exam 4. Give them the appointment details 5. Ask if there's anything else they need from you Most importantly, stay calm and be polite. The person on the other end is just doing their job. Good luck!
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Ryan Andre
•This is great advice! I wish I had known this when I went through the same thing last year. It was such a headache 😫
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Lauren Zeb
•Quick question - do you need to bring anything specific to the secondary exam? Or is it just like a regular doctor's appointment?
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Nora Bennett
•In my experience, it's pretty much like a regular appointment. But it's always a good idea to bring any relevant medical records or test results, just in case. Better safe than sorry!
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Daniel Washington
Ugh, the EDD is such a pain to deal with. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks and can never reach a real person. Anyone else having this problem?
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Aurora Lacasse
•Tell me about it! I feel like I'm playing phone tag with a ghost 👻
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Anthony Young
•I found a way 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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Charlotte White
•Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Anthony Young
•Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho
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Admin_Masters
•Idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?
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Anthony Young
•I get where you're coming from, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not spending hours on hold was totally worth the cost.
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Matthew Sanchez
Has anyone else noticed that the EDD seems to be asking for more secondary exams lately? I wonder if they've changed their policy or something.
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Ella Thompson
Pro tip: if you can, try to schedule your call with EDD early in the morning. I've had better luck getting through and talking to someone who's not burnt out from a long day.
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JacksonHarris
•This is solid advice 💯 I always try to be first in line when dealing with govt agencies
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Jeremiah Brown
I'm in the same boat as you, OP. Just got the notice for a secondary exam yesterday. This whole process is so stressful. Sending good vibes your way!
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Oscar Murphy
•Thanks for the support! It's nice to know I'm not alone in this. Good luck with your exam too!
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Royal_GM_Mark
Quick question - does anyone know if theres a time limit on how soon you need to schedule the secondary exam after they request it? I cant find any clear info on the EDD website
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Amelia Cartwright
•I think its like 30 days or something? But don't quote me on that lol
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Chris King
•Pretty sure there's no official time limit, but they can suspend your benefits if you take too long. Best to do it ASAP.
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Rachel Clark
yall ever wonder if the EDD just makes up these rules as they go along? 🤔 feels like every time I deal with them theres some new hoop to jump through
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Zachary Hughes
•LOL for real tho. Sometimes I think they just spin a wheel to decide what to make us do next 🎡
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