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EDD silent for 3+ weeks after submitting physician paperwork. What now?

Hey everyone, I'm feeling pretty frustrated right now. I submitted my physician paperwork for my claim over 3 weeks ago and haven't heard a peep from EDD since then. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? I'm starting to worry that something might be wrong with my claim. Any advice on what I should do next or how to get in touch with someone who can actually give me an update?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve EDD claim delay frustration, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz47nsl4lzk

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GalaxyGlider

Ugh, welcome to the club 🙄 I've been waiting for 2 months now. It's like they're purposely ignoring us or something. Have you tried calling them? Good luck getting through tho, its practically impossible.

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Mei Wong

2 months?! That's insane. I thought my 5 week wait was bad. This system is so broken 😤

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Liam Sullivan

Calling is useless. I spent 3 days trying to get through and when I finally did, they just told me to keep waiting. What a joke!

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GalaxyGlider

Yeah, its a total nightmare. I'm seriously considering just giving up at this point. Bills don't pay themselves tho 😩

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Amara Okafor

I feel your pain, OP. I was in the same boat a few months back. Here's what worked for me: 1. Keep all your paperwork organized and ready to go. They might ask for it again. 2. Try calling first thing in the morning, right when they open. It's still a pain, but your chances are better. 3. If you can't get through on the phone, send a message through your online account. Sometimes they respond faster that way. 4. As a last resort, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things along. Hang in there! It's frustrating, but persistence is key. Don't let them wear you down.

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Giovanni Colombo

This is solid advice. I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online message. It'll help if you need to escalate later.

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Jamal Harris

Thanks so much for this! I'll definitely try calling early tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

Have you guys heard about this new service called Claimyr? I found a way to actually get someone on the phone using their calling tool. It dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Check it out: 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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Dylan Campbell

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda sketchy. Why should we have to pay to talk to EDD?

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Fatima Al-Qasimi

I get the skepticism, but honestly, after spending hours trying to get through, $20 was worth it to me. Saved me so much time and stress.

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Sofia Torres

Just used it yesterday and it worked like a charm. Expensive, yeah, but I finally got my issue resolved after weeks of trying.

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Dmitry Sokolov

lol welcome to EDD hell. where claims go to die and customer service is a myth 💀

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Ava Martinez

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there without sending a notification. Worth a shot!

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Jamal Harris

Good idea! I just checked but no updates there either. Thanks for the suggestion tho!

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Miguel Ramos

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should cut EDD some slack? They're probably swamped with claims. I know it sucks to wait, but they're doing their best with limited resources.

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QuantumQuasar

Nice try, EDD employee 🙄

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Zainab Omar

Bruh, they've had years to fix this system. No excuses at this point.

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Miguel Ramos

I'm not saying it's perfect, just trying to see it from their side. But yeah, I get the frustration.

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Connor Gallagher

Pro tip: if you're really desperate, show up at your local EDD office in person. Sometimes face-to-face interaction can work wonders.

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Yara Sayegh

This! I did this last month and got my issue resolved in one day. It's a hassle, but it works.

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