SDI claim denied - DE 1000A form missing from Notice of Determination envelope. Help!
I need help with my SDI claim. I got a Notice of Determination but they didn't include the DE 1000A appeal form in the envelope. I can't move forward with my claim without it. When I called, they said they couldn't identify my doctor. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve missing SDI appeal form issue, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr2UmA8AdTc
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Dylan Wright
Ugh, that sucks. The EDD is such a mess rn. I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried faxing them? Sometimes that works better than calling.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•I haven't tried faxing yet. Do you have the fax number? Also, did you eventually get your issue resolved?
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Dylan Wright
•Yeah, I got it sorted eventually. Took like 2 months tho 😩 Here's the fax: 1-855-342-3057. Good luck!
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Sofia Torres
•Faxing in 2023? What is this, the stone age? 🦕ðŸ“
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GalacticGuardian
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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Dmitry Smirnov
•Sounds sketchy. Is it legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.
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GalacticGuardian
•I was skeptical too, but it's legit. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth it imo if you're desperate to talk to someone.
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Ava Rodriguez
•How long did it take for them to call you back?
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GalacticGuardian
•It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still faster than trying to get through yourself tho
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Miguel Diaz
Here's what you need to do: 1. Download the DE 1000A form from the EDD website 2. Fill it out completely 3. Include a letter explaining why your doctor wasn't identified 4. Get a letter from your doctor confirming your condition 5. Make copies of everything 6. Mail it all certified with return receipt Don't give up! The system is designed to be frustrating, but persistence pays off. Good luck!
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Do you know how long the appeal process usually takes?
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Miguel Diaz
•It can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days, depending on their backlog. But start the process ASAP to get the ball rolling.
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Zainab Ahmed
have you tried contacting your local assembly member? they can sometimes help speed things up with EDD
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Connor Gallagher
This happened to me too! I ended up having to go to the EDD office in person to get the form. It was a pain, but at least I got it same day.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Oh wow, I didn't even think about going in person. How long did you have to wait there?
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Connor Gallagher
•I got there when they opened and waited about 2 hours. Bring a book lol
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AstroAlpha
the whole system is rigged to make u give up. dont let em win! keep pushing and document EVERYTHING
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Yara Khoury
Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure your address is up to date in their system.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Good idea, I'll double check my spam. My address is current tho, I got the determination letter just fine.
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QuantumQuester
I went through this exact same situation last month! The missing DE 1000A form seems to be a common issue. Here's what worked for me: I called the main EDD number early in the morning (like 8:05 AM) and when I finally got through, I explained that the appeal form was missing from my Notice of Determination envelope. They were able to email me the form directly and also helped me understand why my doctor wasn't being identified in their system (turns out there was a mismatch in the way the medical office submitted my paperwork). Don't give up - you have appeal rights and they have to provide you with the proper forms!
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Kyle Wallace
•This is really helpful, thank you! What time zone are you in? I'm on the west coast and want to make sure I'm calling at the right time. Also, did they say anything about how to prevent the doctor identification issue in the future? I'm worried this might happen again if I need to file another claim.
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Teresa Boyd
I'm dealing with something similar right now! My SDI claim was also denied and I'm missing forms from the envelope. Reading through all these responses is super helpful - I had no idea you could download the DE 1000A form directly from the EDD website. @Miguel Diaz thanks for that step-by-step breakdown! I'm definitely going to try calling early in the morning like @QuantumQuester suggested. It's frustrating that this seems to be such a common problem with EDD. Has anyone had success with their appeal after going through this process?
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Alice Pierce
•I'm new here but going through the exact same nightmare with EDD right now! My claim was also denied and they "forgot" to include the appeal form. It's crazy how common this seems to be - makes you wonder if it's intentional to discourage people from appealing. I'm planning to try multiple approaches based on what everyone's shared: downloading the form online, calling early morning, and maybe even visiting in person if needed. Has anyone kept track of how long the whole process took from start to finish? I'm trying to set realistic expectations for myself.
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Mateo Sanchez
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my denial letter yesterday and sure enough - no DE 1000A form in the envelope. This thread is giving me hope that I'm not alone in this mess. I'm definitely going to try the early morning calling strategy and download the form from the website like everyone suggested. The fact that this is happening to so many people makes me think there's definitely a systemic issue with how EDD processes these cases. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's really helping me figure out my next steps!
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CyberNinja
•Welcome to the club nobody wants to be in! 😅 It's actually reassuring (in a frustrating way) to see how many of us are dealing with this exact same issue. I'm also a newcomer here and just got my denial letter this week - also missing the DE 1000A form. Based on everything I've read in this thread, it seems like the combination of calling early morning AND downloading the form from the website is the way to go. @Miguel Diaz s'step-by-step approach looks solid too. I m'planning to start first thing Monday morning. Has anyone found the EDD website easy to navigate for downloading the form, or is that also a nightmare?
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