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Amelia Martinez

Need help amending SDI claim to add correct doctor info - stuck in phone hell!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble amending my SDI claim form. I need to add the correct doctor info or my claim won't be approved. Has anyone dealt with this before? I really need these benefits and I'm worried about messing it up. Any advice on how to fix this without getting stuck in phone hell again?

Ethan Clark

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Ugh, I feel your pain! I had to amend my claim last year and it was a nightmare. Have you tried faxing in the correction? Sometimes that's faster than calling.

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I didn't even think about faxing! Do you know if there's a specific form for amendments or do I just send a letter explaining the change?

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Ethan Clark

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There's a form! It's called DE 2501F I think. You can find it on the EDD website. Just fill it out with the correct info and fax it in. Fingers crossed for you! šŸ¤ž

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Thank you so much! I'll look for that form right now. You're a lifesaver! šŸ’Æ

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Mila Walker

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I swear, dealing with SDI is like trying to nail jello to a wall šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø Have you tried reaching out to your state representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under EDD's butt.

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Logan Scott

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Listen up, folks! I've been through this rodeo before, and here's what you need to know about amending SDI claims: • First, try the online portal. Sometimes you can make minor changes there without calling. • If that doesn't work, look for form DE 2501F on the EDD website. This is your go-to for amendments. • Fill out the form COMPLETELY. Any missing info will just delay things. • Fax the form if possible. It's faster than mail and more reliable than trying to call. • Keep a copy of everything you send and note the date you sent it. • If you don't hear back in 10 business days, then start calling. Use the trick I'll mention in my next comment to get through. • Be persistent but polite. The folks on the other end are probably overworked and underpaid. Remember, patience is key. The system is frustrating, but you'll get there!

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Wow, this is incredibly helpful! Thank you for taking the time to write all this out. I'm definitely going to follow these steps.

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Chloe Green

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This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh. So many people asking the same questions over and over.

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Lucas Adams

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you forgot step 1: sacrifice your firstborn to the EDD gods 🤣

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Logan Scott

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Alright, here's the secret weapon for actually getting someone on the phone. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Harper Hill

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

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Caden Nguyen

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I'm skeptical. How do we know this isn't just some scam to get our info?

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Logan Scott

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I get the skepticism, but I promise it's legit. I was desperate after trying to get through for weeks and this actually worked. They don't ask for any personal info beyond your phone number to call you back.

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Avery Flores

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Can confirm, I used it last month. Worth every penny imho

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Zoe Gonzalez

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have you tried turning SDI off and on again? 🤔

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Ashley Adams

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lmao if only it were that easy

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Ive been stuck in this same boat for 3 weeks now. its absolutely ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get our benifits. the system is broken af

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Aaron Lee

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Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it difficult on purpose

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3 weeks? Amateur. Try 3 months 😭

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Quick question - did you initially file online or by mail? I've heard the online system is more prone to errors like this.

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I filed online. Maybe that's part of the problem? But it seemed faster at the time.

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Yeah, that might be it. The online system is convenient but buggy. For future reference, paper apps seem to have fewer issues. Live and learn, I guess.

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