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EDD sent wrong form (doctor's instead of Continued Claim Certification) - what to do?

I requested a Continued Claim Certification form from the unemployment office, but they sent me the wrong one. They mailed the form that's supposed to be filled out by a doctor instead. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do now?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve wrong unemployment form issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T67D3y3CNE

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Oliver Alexander

Ugh, classic bureaucracy mess-up. 🙄 I've been there before. Call them back ASAP and explain the situation. Be prepared to wait on hold for a while tho.

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Lara Woods

Yep, waiting on hold is the worst. I once spent 3 hours just to get through!

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Adrian Hughes

Pro tip: call right when they open. Usually shorter wait times then.

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Molly Chambers

This happened to me too! I ended up going to their office in person. It was a hassle, but I got the right form that day. If you have time, might be worth a shot.

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Ian Armstrong

Have you tried checking their website? Sometimes you can download and print the forms yourself. Might save you some time and frustration.

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Kaylee Cook

I'll give that a try, thanks! Didn't even think to look online tbh

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Eli Butler

Man, the unemployment system is so broken. They cant even send the right paperwork smh. Good luck OP, hope you get it sorted soon.

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Marcus Patterson

For real tho. It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible 🤦‍♂️

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Lydia Bailey

Hey guys, I found a way to actually 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Mateo Warren

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Lydia Bailey

Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Sofia Price

20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep...

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Lydia Bailey

I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not having to sit on hold for hours was def worth it.

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Alice Coleman

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the unemployment office immediately. 2. Clearly explain that you received the wrong form (doctor's form instead of Continued Claim Certification). 3. Request that they mail you the correct form ASAP. 4. Ask if there's a way to submit the form online or download it while waiting for the mailed copy. 5. Make note of the date you called and who you spoke with. 6. Follow up in a week if you haven't received the correct form. 7. Consider visiting a local office if possible for faster resolution. Remember, stay calm and polite, but be persistent. These mix-ups happen, but it's important to get it sorted quickly to avoid delays in your benefits. Good luck!

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Kaylee Cook

Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! This is super helpful 🙏

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Owen Jenkins

Solid advice right here 💯 Especially the part about noting down who you talked to. Always good to have a paper trail.

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Lilah Brooks

lol welcome to dealing with the government. prepare for more headaches my friend 🤡

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