SDI Benefits: Doctor Verification Notice - What to Do?
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my SDI benefits. I got a notice about doctor verification but I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I expect?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve SDI doctor verification issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNhIebABenE
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Nina Chan
Ugh, doctor verification can be such a pain. I went through this last year. Make sure you have all your medical records ready and contact your doctor ASAP. They might need to fill out some forms for you.
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Ruby Knight
•This ☝️ Get on it quick, cuz doctors offices can be slow AF with paperwork
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Douglas Foster
•Thanks for the advice! I'll call my doctor's office tomorrow. Any idea how long the whole process usually takes?
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Nina Chan
•It really depends, but in my case it took about 3 weeks from start to finish. Just keep bugging your doctor's office if they're slow lol
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Diego Castillo
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at EDD. 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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Logan Stewart
•Sounds kinda sketchy. Is it legit?
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Diego Castillo
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo
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Mikayla Brown
•How long did you have to wait for the callback?
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Diego Castillo
•It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than trying to call yourself tho
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Sean Matthews
Here's what you need to know about SDI doctor verification: • EDD requires this to confirm your medical condition • Your doctor needs to complete Form DE 2525XX • Make sure all dates and diagnoses match your claim • Follow up with your doctor regularly • Keep copies of everything you submit • If EDD needs more info, they'll send you a notice • Don't miss any deadlines or your benefits could be delayed Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Douglas Foster
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! 🙏 This really helps me understand what to expect.
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Ali Anderson
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Zadie Patel
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops? like we're already sick/injured and now we gotta deal with all this bureaucracy bs 🙄
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A Man D Mortal
Quick tip: If you're having trouble getting your doctor to respond, try contacting the medical records department directly. Sometimes they can move things along faster than going through your doc.
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Declan Ramirez
•This is actually genius. Wish I'd known this trick sooner!
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Emma Morales
Has anyone had experience with appealing a denial based on insufficient medical evidence? I'm in that boat now and could use some advice...
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Katherine Hunter
•Oof, that's rough. I'd recommend getting a lawyer who specializes in disability claims. It can make a huge difference.
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Emma Morales
•Thanks, I'll look into that. Any idea on typical costs for something like this?
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Katherine Hunter
•Most work on contingency, so they only get paid if you win. Usually around 25-30% of backpay. Good luck!
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