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Help with EDD claim and physician's certificate issues?

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my claim and physician's certificate. Has anyone else dealt with this? What was your experience like? Any tips on how to handle it?

Marcus Patterson

Ugh, I've been there. It's such a headache dealing with all the paperwork. What specific issues are you having?

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Eli Butler

Well, I'm not sure if I filled out the physician's certificate correctly. And I'm worried about my claim being delayed because of it. 😓

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Marcus Patterson

Oh man, that sucks. Have you tried calling them to ask for help? Sometimes they can guide you through it over the phone.

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Eli Butler

I've been trying, but I can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Lydia Bailey

I found a way to actually 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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Mateo Warren

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

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Lydia Bailey

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Sofia Price

$20 seems steep just to talk to someone. Is it really worth it?

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Lydia Bailey

For me, it was. I was going crazy trying to get through. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save time, ya know?

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Alice Coleman

Pro tip: make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING. I learned that the hard way when they lost my paperwork. 🤦‍♂️

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Owen Jenkins

Has anyone else noticed that the online system is always down when you need it most? It's like they're doing it on purpose I swear 🙄

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Lilah Brooks

omg yes!!! I thought it was just me. So annoying!

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Jackson Carter

Conspiracy theory: they do it to reduce the number of claims. 👀

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Kolton Murphy

Here's a detailed breakdown of what you need to do: 1. Double-check all the information on your claim form. Make sure dates, names, and ID numbers are correct. 2. For the physician's certificate, ensure your doctor has filled out all required fields. Common mistakes include missing diagnosis codes or incomplete work status information. 3. If possible, submit everything online. It's usually faster than mail. 4. Keep a log of all your interactions, including dates, times, and names of representatives you speak with. 5. If you're really stuck, consider reaching out to your local representative's office. They sometimes can help expedite claims. 6. Don't forget to certify for benefits every two weeks, even if your claim is pending. 7. Join online forums or Facebook groups for your specific type of claim. Other claimants often have great insights. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

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Eli Butler

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is incredibly helpful. I'll definitely follow these steps.

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Evelyn Rivera

This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. So useful!

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Julia Hall

lol good luck. been waiting 3 months for my claim to process. this system is a joke 🤡

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