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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Dmitry Popov
Ugh, that sucks! I went through something similar last year. Here's what I did: 1. Download the Appeal Form from the EDD website 2. Fill it out carefully, explaining why you think the decision was wrong 3. Include any supporting documents (medical records, etc.) 4. Make copies of everything 5. Send it via certified mail so you have proof of delivery It took about 6 weeks, but they eventually approved my claim. Don't give up!
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Ava Rodriguez
•This is really helpful, thanks! Did you get a lawyer or anything?
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Dmitry Popov
•Nah, I didn't need one. But if your case is complicated, it might be worth consulting with someone who specializes in disability claims.
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Miguel Ortiz
•6 weeks?! 😱 That's actually pretty fast for EDD lol
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Zainab Khalil
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/Ize0EkN4HDI
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QuantumQuest
•Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?
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Zainab Khalil
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo
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Connor Murphy
•How long did you have to wait after they called for you?
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Zainab Khalil
•It took about 2 hours, but I just went about my day and they called me when an agent was on the line. Way better than being stuck on hold myself!
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Yara Haddad
the EDD is such a joke. they probably "lost" your paperwork or something 🙄
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Keisha Robinson
Have you checked if there were any changes to postpartum disability policies recently? Sometimes they update rules and don't communicate well.
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Sofia Ramirez
•I haven't, that's a good idea. Where would I find that info?
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Keisha Robinson
•Try the EDD website under 'News and Updates' or give them a call (if you can get through lol). Sometimes local news sites cover changes too.
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Paolo Conti
im in the same boat rn. been fighting with edd for 3 months. its a nightmare 😫
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Amina Sow
•Hang in there! 💪 The system is broken but don't give up
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GalaxyGazer
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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Oliver Wagner
have u tried reaching out to ur local state representative? sometimes they can help push things along with edd
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Sofia Ramirez
•I didn't even know that was an option! How do I find my rep?
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Oliver Wagner
•just google '[your city] state representative' and it should pop up. most have forms on their websites for constituent services
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