Need help changing overlapping dates on SDI and FMLA claims - affecting benefits!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my SDI and FMLA claims. The dates are overlapping and it's messing with my benefits eligibility. Has anyone dealt with this before? I need to change the dates on one of the claims but I'm not sure how to go about it. Any advice on what to say when I call them?
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CyberNinja
Ugh, been there done that. It's such a headache dealing with these overlapping claims. Here's what worked for me: 1. Call them ASAP. The longer you wait, the more complicated it gets. 2. Have all your claim numbers and dates ready. 3. Explain the situation clearly - tell them about the overlap and how it's affecting your benefits. 4. Ask them to adjust the dates on one of the claims. 5. Get confirmation that the changes have been made. 6. Follow up with an email if possible to have everything in writing. Good luck! The system is a mess, but persistence pays off.
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Mateo Lopez
•This is solid advice 💯 I'd add: take notes during the call, including the name of who you spoke to. It can save your butt later if theres any confusion
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Aisha Abdullah
•omg yes to the email follow-up! i learned that the hard way when they 'lost' my paperwork 🙄
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Nia Johnson
•Thanks so much for this! I'm definitely gonna use this as a guide when I call. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly 🤞
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Ethan Davis
I found a way 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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Yuki Tanaka
•Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? How long did you have to wait?
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Ethan Davis
•It actually does work! I was skeptical too, but I was desperate. I only waited about 30 minutes before I got connected to an agent. Way better than spending hours on hold myself.
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Carmen Ortiz
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😡
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Ethan Davis
•I get it, it sucks to pay. But for me, time is money, and it saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta pick your battles 🤷♂️
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MidnightRider
have you tried faxing them? sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur agencies lol
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Andre Laurent
OP, whatever you do, DON'T let them tell you it's not possible to change the dates. I had an agent try to feed me that line. Asked for a supervisor and got it sorted in 10 minutes. Stand your ground!
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Nia Johnson
•Oh wow, good to know! I'll definitely ask for a supervisor if I hit any roadblocks. Thanks for the tip!
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Zoe Papadopoulos
anyone else feel like we need a whole degree just to navigate this stuff? 🎓🤔 like, why cant they make it simpler??
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Jamal Washington
•for real tho. i swear they make it complicated on purpose 🙄
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Mei Wong
•Seriously! I've spent more time figuring out these claims than I did studying for my actual degree 😂😭
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Liam Fitzgerald
Hey OP, just a heads up - when I had to do this, they asked for documentation to support the date change. Might want to have any relevant medical records or work stuff ready just in case.
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Nia Johnson
•Thanks for the heads up! I'll gather everything I can before I call. Better safe than sorry!
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PixelWarrior
unpopular opinion: sometimes its easier to just let the claims overlap and deal with slightly lower benefits than go thru the hassle of changing dates. been down this road and the stress wasnt worth it for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Amara Adebayo
•Bruh, that's terrible advice. Don't leave money on the table! Fight for what you're owed!
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PixelWarrior
•hey, i said unpopular opinion 😂 just sharing my experience. sometimes peace of mind is worth more than a few extra bucks
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Amara Eze
Just went through this exact same situation last month! The key is to be super specific about which claim you want adjusted and why. When I called, I explained that the overlap was preventing me from getting my full benefits and asked them to modify the start date on my FMLA claim to begin after my SDI ended. Make sure you have both claim numbers handy and be prepared to explain the timeline clearly. Also, don't hang up until they confirm the changes in the system - I made that mistake the first time and had to call back again. You got this! 💪
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