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Need help with EDD benefit extension form revision by doctor - deadlines and submission process?

Hey everyone, I need some help with a benefit extension form. I have to get my doctor to revise it, but I'm not sure about the process. Does anyone have experience with this? What information do I need from my doctor, and are there any deadlines I should know about? Also, once I get the revised form, what are the next steps for submitting it? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve benefit extension form confusion, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsvsmIP8qgA

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Ravi Sharma

I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: • Contact your benefits office and request the specific form for benefit extension. • Ask them about any deadlines - these can vary depending on your situation. • When you get the form, schedule an appointment with your doctor ASAP. • Bring any relevant medical records to your appointment. • Make sure your doctor fills out ALL sections of the form completely. • Double-check everything before leaving the doctor's office. • Submit the form as soon as possible - usually, you can do this online or by mail. • Keep a copy of everything for your records. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Freya Larsen

This is really helpful, thanks for sharing! Do you know if theres a way to check the status of your application after submitting?

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Ravi Sharma

Yes, usually you can check online through your benefits portal. If not, give them a call - but be prepared to wait on hold for a while 🙄

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Omar Hassan

omg the waiting on hold part is the WORST 😫 I swear I've spent half my life listening to that awful muzak

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Chloe Taylor

Ugh, I hate dealing with benefit forms. The whole system is so confusing and frustrating. Good luck, OP!

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ShadowHunter

Quick tip: make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING. I learned that the hard way when they "lost" my paperwork 🙄

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Diego Ramirez

This!!! 💯 I always scan my docs now and keep digital copies too. You never know when you'll need them

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Anastasia Sokolov

Has anyone else noticed that the forms seem to change every year? Its like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible for us 🤔

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Sean O'Connor

Omg yes! I swear they do it on purpose to trip us up. Gotta keep us on our toes I guess 🙄

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Zara Ahmed

I think its more about them covering all their bases legally. Still annoying af tho

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Luca Conti

Hey 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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Nia Johnson

Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure its legit?

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Luca Conti

Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of hold time.

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CyberNinja

How does it work exactly? Do you have to give them your phone number?

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Luca Conti

You just enter the number you want them to call, and they handle the rest. When an agent picks up, they connect you. Pretty simple tbh

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Mateo Lopez

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree just to understand these forms? 🤣 I swear, half the time I'm just guessing and hoping for the best!

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Aisha Abdullah

LOL same here! I always end up calling my cousin whos a lawyer just to translate the jargon for me 😅

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Ethan Davis

Pro tip: if your doctor is familiar with these forms, ask if they have a template or checklist they use. Can save a lot of back-and-forth!

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Yuki Tanaka

Idk if this helps, but I found some YouTube videos that explain the process step-by-step. Just search for "benefit extension form guide" - there's some good stuff out there!

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Carmen Ortiz

This is actually super helpful! I'm more of a visual learner anyway. Thanks for the tip! 👍

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MidnightRider

Just a heads up, sometimes the office will try to rush you off the phone without answering all your questions. Don't let them! Stand your ground and get all the info you need. You got this! 💪

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