Wrong return-to-work date on EDD form causing benefit issues - help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My doctor filled out my return-to-work form with the wrong date, and now it's causing issues with my benefits. Has anyone dealt with this before? What's the best way to get this fixed without causing more problems?
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Isla Fischer
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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Logan Chiang
AuthorThanks for the advice! Did you have to provide any specific documentation when you called?
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Isla Fischer
Yeah, I had to get a letter from my doctor stating the correct date. It was a pain, but it worked out in the end. Just be persistent!
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Miles Hammonds
This happened to me too! It took forever to get it sorted. The system is so broken 🤦♂️
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Ruby Blake
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Micah Franklin
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Ella Harper
20 bucks? Thats kinda steep for just a phone call...
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Ruby Blake
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Can confirm, I used it last week. Beats calling 100 times a day lol
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Brooklyn Knight
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!
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Logan Chiang
AuthorWow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. 🙏
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Owen Devar
This is solid advice. I'd add: make sure to note down the name of anyone you speak to on the phone. It can help if you need to reference the call later.
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Daniel Rivera
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 🤡
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Sophie Footman
Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it complicated on purpose
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Connor Rupert
Ikr? I spent 3 weeks trying to fix a typo once. It's insane.
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Molly Hansen
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.
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Brady Clean
Have you tried reaching out to your HR department? Sometimes they can help navigate these issues with the benefits office. Worth a shot!
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Logan Chiang
AuthorThat's a great idea, I hadn't thought of that. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Thanks!
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GalacticGuru
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!
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