EDD Paid Family Leave Stuck on 'Pending Medical Provider Form' - Need Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my paid family leave claim. The web portal just says 'pending medical provider form' but I've already made sure everything is updated. Has anyone else dealt with this? It's been weeks and I really need this money. Also, I want to switch from the debit card to direct deposit. Any advice?
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Scarlett Forster
Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last month. Have you double-checked with your doctor to make sure they actually submitted the form? Sometimes they say they did but it gets lost in the shuffle.
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Cole Roush
AuthorYeah, I called my doctor's office twice to confirm. They swear they sent it in, but who knows what's happening on the other end 🤷♂️
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Scarlett Forster
Oof, that's frustrating. Maybe try asking for a copy of the form from your doctor and submitting it yourself? Sometimes taking matters into your own hands is the only way to get things done with these bureaucrats 🙄
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Arnav Bengali
I had the same issue! Turns out my doctor's office faxed it to the wrong number. Double check the fax number they used, it might save you some headache
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Sayid Hassan
I've been dealing with the EDD for months now, and let me tell you, it's a nightmare. Here's what I've learned: • Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you submit • Call them early in the morning, right when they open • Be persistent, sometimes you have to call multiple times • Ask for a supervisor if the regular rep can't help • Check your online account daily for updates As for changing to direct deposit, you should be able to do that through your online account. Look for something like 'Update Payment Preference' or 'Payment Options'. If you can't find it, call them and they can walk you through it. Hang in there, it's a frustrating process but you'll get through it!
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Cole Roush
AuthorWow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely try calling first thing tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Rachel Tao
This is solid advice right here 💯 Especially the part about keeping copies. I learned that the hard way!
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Derek Olson
have you tried going down to the office in person? sometimes face-to-face interaction can speed things up
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Danielle Mays
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/DOLxZQb92wM
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Roger Romero
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Danielle Mays
I was skeptical too, but I tried it and it actually worked. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Anna Kerber
20 bucks tho? Thats kinda steep just to talk to someone...
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Danielle Mays
I get it, but for me it was worth it. I was losing way more than $20 in wasted time and stress trying to get through on my own.
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Niko Ramsey
the whole system is broken af. we shouldnt have to jump through hoops just to get whats owed to us 😤
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Seraphina Delan
Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose
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Jabari-Jo
Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.
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Cole Roush
AuthorI hadn't even thought of that! Do you know how I would go about contacting them?
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Jabari-Jo
Just google '[your area] state representative' and you should find their contact info. Usually they have a form on their website for constituent services. Good luck!
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Kristin Frank
lol welcome to the club. been waiting 3 months for my claim to process. this is fine. 🔥🐶🔥
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Freya Collins
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim has been stuck on "pending medical provider form" for over 2 weeks. I called my doctor's office and they confirmed they submitted it, but EDD says they never received it. It's so frustrating because I really need this money to cover my bills while I'm caring for my family member. For the direct deposit switch, I was able to find it in my online account under "Payment Information" - it took a few days to process but it worked. Way better than dealing with that debit card! Has anyone had luck with faxing the form directly to EDD instead of having the doctor do it? I'm thinking about asking my doctor for a copy so I can send it myself.
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