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EDD Claim Pending After Certification - Need Review. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment claim. I certified for two weeks on Monday, but my status is still showing as pending and it says it needs review. Has anyone else experienced this? It's been a few days now and I'm getting worried. Any advice on what to do or how long this usually takes?
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FMLA claim on hold for a month, need to change payment method ASAP. Help!
My FMLA claim has been on hold for a month now and I'm getting really frustrated. I need to change my payment method from debit card to direct deposit, but I can't get through to anyone. I'm moving across the country soon and really need these funds. Has anyone else dealt with long delays or payment method changes? Any advice on how to get this resolved quickly?
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I had a similar issue last year. What finally worked for me was sending a certified letter explaining my situation and requesting urgent action. Include all your claim details and why you need it resolved ASAP. It's harder for them to ignore physical mail.
That's a great idea, thanks! Did you use any specific language in your letter that seemed to help?
I kept it formal but emphasized the urgency. Used phrases like "time-sensitive matter" and "severe financial hardship". Also included copies of all previous correspondence. Good luck!
guys. i literaly just got off the phone with them after weeks of trying. heres the secret: call exactly at 8:01 am, press 2, then 4, then 1, wait for the spanish option, press 2 again, then 3. got thru in 10 mins. your welcome 😎
Tried it, didn't work. Guess they caught on 😭
keep trying fam. it's hit or miss but way better odds than normal 💯
SDI status update: Medical certification received? Can't get through on phone!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to get an update on my SDI status. I need to know if they received my medical certification from my doctor. I've been trying to call but keep getting routed to the wrong department or disconnected. Anyone have any tips on how to get through to the right person?
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Hey OP, when did your doctor submit the certification? If it's been more than 10 business days, you might want to have them resend it. Sometimes they get lost in the system.
It's been about 2 weeks now. I'll call my doc tomorrow and see if they can resend it. Thanks for the heads up!
SDI keeps connecting me to wrong department (EU unemployment). How to reach SDI for medical certification status?
I've been trying to get information about my SDI status and check if my medical certification was received from my doctor. I keep getting connected to the wrong department (EU unemployment benefits) instead of SDI benefits. The call keeps dropping or connecting to the wrong line. I've tried multiple times and specified I needed to speak with an SDI benefits representative for a medical certification update. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to actually reach the right department?
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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!
Isn't that kinda unethical tho? What if you're taking a spot from someone who actually needs the Spanish line?
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.
EDD disqualified my postpartum disability claim - need help with appeal process
My postpartum disability claim got disqualified and I have no clue why. The EDD website just says I need to submit an Appeal Form to be reconsidered. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next?
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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.
Ahooker-Equator
Pro tip: if u get someone on the phone, be super nice no matter how frustrated u are. The nice reps will sometimes go above and beyond to help u out
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Anderson Prospero
idk if this helps but I had a similar issue last month. Turns out there was a glitch in there system that was flagging a bunch of claims for review. It got sorted out after about a week without me having to do anything. Might be worth waiting a few more days before you start calling
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Tyrone Hill
A week?! Some of us can't afford to wait that long 😭
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Anderson Prospero
I know, it sucks. Just sharing my experience. Hope it gets resolved faster for OP!
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