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Sofia Morales

EDD claim status? Submitted doctor's form a month ago, no response yet. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I filed my unemployment claim about a month ago and I'm still waiting to hear back about my status. I'm especially worried because I had to submit a doctor's form with my application. Has anyone else been in this situation? How long did it take for you to get a response? I'm starting to get anxious because bills are piling up and I really need this to come through. Any advice or experiences would be super helpful!

Dmitry Popov

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Ugh, I feel ya. The waiting game is the worst 😫 I applied around the same time as you and still haven't heard anything back. It's like they're purposely trying to make this as stressful as possible!

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Ava Garcia

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Same boat here šŸš£ā€ā™€ļø Applied early March and radio silence. This system is so broken

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StarSailor}

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have you guys tried calling? i know its a pain but sometimes you gotta be the squeaky wheel to get the grease

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Dmitry Popov

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Calling? LOL good luck getting through. I've tried like 50 times and always get the busy signal šŸ™„

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Miguel Silva

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with a doctor's form involved, it might take even longer. They have to verify everything and that can slow down the process. When I had to submit medical docs, it took almost 2 months to get a response. Hang in there!

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2 months?! 😱 Oh man, I hope it doesn't take that long. Did you do anything to speed up the process?

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Miguel Silva

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Honestly, not really. I just had to wait it out. But def keep an eye on your mail and email for any requests for additional info. They might need more from your doc.

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Hey there! I've been through this rodeo before, so here's what I've learned: • First, don't panic. The EDD is notoriously slow, especially with medical claims. • Check your online account daily. Sometimes they update info there before sending mail. • If you haven't already, set up email notifications for your EDD account. • Keep all your paperwork organized. You might need to reference it if they ask for more info. • If it's been over 3 weeks since you applied, try calling. Yes, it's a nightmare, but sometimes it's necessary. • Consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things along. Remember, the process can take 2-6 weeks normally, and even longer with medical forms involved. It sucks, but try to stay patient. Good luck!

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This is solid advice right here šŸ’Æ

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Thank you so much for this detailed response! It's really helpful to have a roadmap. I'll definitely start checking my online account more regularly.

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Yara Nassar

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Wait, assembly members can help? How does that work?

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Yep! They have staff dedicated to helping constituents with state agencies. Google your district and give em a call. They can sometimes work miracles!

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have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there. also make sure ur contact info is up to date on ur account

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This whole system is a joke. They expect us to just wait around with no income while they take their sweet time? It's criminal 😔

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Preach! šŸ™Œ The government really doesn't care about us little guys

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Emma Davis

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It's frustrating for sure, but remember the staff are probably overwhelmed too. Doesn't make it right, but it helps to keep perspective.

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Quick question - did you get any kind of confirmation when you submitted your doctor's form? I'm about to apply and want to make sure I do everything right.

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Yeah, I got an email confirmation after I uploaded the form to my account. Make sure you keep that email just in case!

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Thanks! That's super helpful. Fingers crossed my process goes smoothly šŸ¤ž

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