EDD Paid Family Leave Stuck on 'Pending Medical Provider Form' - Need Help!

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.

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!

have you tried going down to the office in person? sometimes face-to-face interaction can speed things up

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

the whole system is broken af. we shouldnt have to jump through hoops just to get whats owed to us 😤

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.

lol welcome to the club. been waiting 3 months for my claim to process. this is fine. 🔥🐶🔥

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.

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My claim has been stuck on "pending medical provider form" for about 3 weeks. What's really frustrating is that I called EDD and they told me the form was never received, but when I called my doctor's office, they swear they faxed it weeks ago. I ended up asking my doctor for a copy of the completed form so I could fax it directly myself - that way I know for sure it gets to them. The fax number for EDD medical forms is 1-916-464-3200 if that helps anyone else in this situation. Also, @Cole Roush for the direct deposit switch, log into your online account and look under "Payment Information" or "Profile" - there should be an option to update your payment method. It took about 5 business days to take effect for me, but it's so much better than dealing with that clunky debit card system. Hang in there everyone, this bureaucratic nightmare will eventually sort itself out! 🤞

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Been stuck on "pending medical provider form" for almost a month. What's really helped me is keeping a detailed log of every interaction - dates I called, who I spoke with, confirmation numbers, etc. One thing that worked for me was calling EDD and asking them to give me the EXACT date and time they show the form was supposed to be received. Then I took that info back to my doctor's office and had them check their fax logs. Turns out there was a transmission error on their end that they didn't even know about! Also pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right at 8:00 AM sharp. I set multiple alarms and called the second it hit 8 - got through on the second try. For the direct deposit, once you're in your online account, look for "Benefit Payment Preferences" - it might be buried in the settings menu. The whole interface is pretty clunky but it's definitely doable. Stay strong everyone, we'll get through this bureaucratic maze eventually! 💪