Need help appealing EDD disability extension - doctor already approved til November
Hey everyone, I need some advice on extending my disability benefits. My doctor has already extended my disability until November, but I'm not sure how to go about appealing to EDD for another year. Has anyone gone through this process before? I'm trying to figure out the best way to contact them and what information I need to provide. Any tips or experiences would be really helpful!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD disability extension issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1q4Hh4ecgM
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Carmella Fromis
I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all your medical documentation 2. Write a clear, concise letter explaining why you need the extension 3. Contact EDD through their website - there's an online form you can use 4. Be prepared for a long wait - the system is slow af 5. Follow up regularly - don't let your case fall through the cracks Good luck! The process can be frustrating, but stay persistent.
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Theodore Nelson
This is solid advice 💯 I'd add that keeping a log of all your communications with EDD is crucial. You never know when you'll need to reference something!
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AaliyahAli
ugh the waiting is the WORST part. i swear they make it difficult on purpose 🙄
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Ryder Greene
Thanks for the detailed advice! Do you know where exactly on the website I can find the online form? I've been poking around but it's like a maze in there.
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Carmella Fromis
No prob! It's buried pretty deep. Go to the main EDD page, click on 'Contact Us', then look for 'Disability Insurance'. There should be a form there. If you cant find it, try using the search function on the site.
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Ellie Simpson
have you tried calling them? sometimes talking to a real person can speed things up
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Ryder Greene
I've tried, but I can never get through. It's always busy or I'm on hold forever 😫
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Arjun Kurti
Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have a better chance of getting through.
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Raúl Mora
Guys, I found a method 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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Margot Quinn
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Evelyn Kim
20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call.
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Raúl Mora
I get the skepticism, but honestly, after spending hours trying to get through, it was worth every penny. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Diego Fisher
How long did you have to wait before they connected you?
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Raúl Mora
It took about an hour, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than wasting a whole day trying to get through.
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Henrietta Beasley
make sure you keep copys of EVERYTHING. EDD lost my paperwork twice and I had to start all over 🤬
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Lincoln Ramiro
Has anyone had luck with faxing? I heard it might be faster than mail or email.
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Faith Kingston
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂
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Lincoln Ramiro
lol i know it sounds old school but I've heard it actually works better sometimes!
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Emma Johnson
Just a heads up, there's been some changes to the appeal process recently. Make sure you're using the most up-to-date forms or they might reject your application outright.
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Ryder Greene
Oh no, I had no idea! Do you know where I can find the latest forms?
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Emma Johnson
Check the EDD website under 'Forms and Publications'. They usually have the most recent versions there. Always double-check the revision date!
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Liam Brown
anyone else feel like were all just rats in a maze trying to get our cheese from the EDD? 🐀🧀
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Olivia Garcia
More like hamsters on a wheel... running and running but getting nowhere 🐹
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Noah Lee
Hey OP, don't forget to prepare for the possibility of a phone interview. They might want to ask you some questions directly. Be ready to explain your situation clearly and concisely!
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