Wrong return-to-work date on EDD form causing benefit issues - help!

Ugh, that sucks. I had a similar issue last year. Your best bet is to call them ASAP and explain the situation. Make sure you have the correct date handy and any supporting docs from your doc. Good luck!

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Get a corrected form from your doctor ASAP. 2. Call the benefits office (use that calling service if you're having trouble getting through). 3. Explain the situation calmly and clearly. 4. Ask them what specific steps you need to take to correct the error. 5. Follow up with an email summarizing your call and any actions you need to take. 6. Keep all documentation related to this issue. Remember, mistakes happen. Most of the time, they're understanding if you're proactive about fixing it. Good luck!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump thru all these hoops for a simple date correction? the system is a joke 🤡

Quick question - how long ago was the form submitted? If it's recent, you might be able to catch it before it causes too many issues.

Have you tried reaching out to your HR department? Sometimes they can help navigate these issues with the benefits office. Worth a shot!

I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! My doctor accidentally put my start date instead of my return-to-work date on the form. Here's what worked for me: I got a corrected form from my doctor's office (they were super understanding about their mistake), then I faxed it directly to EDD along with a cover letter explaining the error. It took about 2 weeks to process, but they backdated everything correctly. Don't panic - this is more common than you think and they have procedures in place to fix it. Just make sure to keep copies of everything you send!

I feel your pain! I went through something similar with a medication error on my forms. The key is to stay calm and be super organized. Document everything - get that corrected form from your doctor in writing, take screenshots of any online submissions, and keep a log of every phone call you make (date, time, who you spoke with). Also, if your benefits get temporarily suspended while they're fixing this, don't stress too much - they can usually backdate everything once it's resolved. The bureaucracy is frustrating but they do fix these kinds of clerical errors regularly. Hang in there! 💪