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Pro tip: keep a detailed log of all your interactions with EDD. Dates, times, who you talked to, what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case.
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Unpopular opinion: sometimes it's faster to just start over with a new application. I know it sucks, but after waiting 6 weeks for my doc's cert, I reapplied and got approved in 10 days. YMMV tho
Woah, really? That's wild. Did you have to get a new medical cert for the second application?
Yep, had to bug my doc again. But they were quicker the second time around cuz they knew I was in a bind.
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This is why I always tell people to get copies of EVERYTHING. Never trust insurance companies or doctors offices to handle your paperwork properly. Learn from this for next time, OP!
Harsh but true. I learned this lesson the hard way too. 💯
idk if this helps, but when i had issues with my disability claim, i found out my state has an insurance commissioner's office. they have a complaint process that can sometimes light a fire under these companies. might be worth looking into for your state!
Oh, that's a great idea! I'll definitely look into that. Thanks for the tip!
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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous they make new parents jump thru all these hoops? 🤔 the system is broken af
its not that bad tbh. other countries have it way worse
just cuz others have it worse doesn't mean we cant do better 🤷♂️
Hey OP, congrats on the little one! 👶 Quick question - are you a teacher or do you work in education? The school break thing makes me think you might be. If so, there are some specific rules that might apply to you.
Yes, I'm actually a part-time college instructor. Do you know what specific rules I should be aware of?
Ah, gotcha. Yeah, for educators, they often look at whether you have "reasonable assurance" of returning to work after the break. If you do, you might not be eligible for benefits during scheduled breaks. But with your disability, it might be different. Def bring this up in your call!
Zainab Ahmed
I've been in the same boat, getting bounced around departments like a pinball. What finally worked for me was selecting the Spanish language option, then asking for an English speaker when I got through. Way shorter wait times!
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Connor Byrne
•Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if you're taking a spot from someone who actually needs the Spanish line?
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Zainab Ahmed
•I get where you're coming from, but after months of not being able to get through, I was desperate. The system is broken for everyone, regardless of language.
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Yara Abboud
Anyone else feel like they need a PhD in bureaucracy just to navigate the SDI system? I swear, half the battle is just learning their weird jargon and processes. Why can't they make this stuff more user-friendly? 🤔
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