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Need help reaching technician dept to update phone # and file claim - any tips?

Hey everyone, I need to update my phone number and file a claim with my insurance company. I've been trying to get through to the technician department but no luck so far. Has anyone had any success reaching them lately? Any tips on the best time to call or how to navigate their phone system?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve insurance claim filing difficulties, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3hdW2UgUuk

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Reina Salazar

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone šŸ™„

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Saanvi Krishnaswami

Same here! I swear they make it difficult on purpose. Anyone know if there's an email we can use instead?

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Demi Lagos

I heard rumors that early morning calls (like 8 AM sharp) sometimes work better. Haven't tried it myself tho

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Reina Salazar

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a shot tomorrow morning and report back

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Mason Lopez

I found a method to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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Vera Visnjic

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Jake Sinclair

$20? That's kinda steep just to talk to someone... Is it really worth it?

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Mason Lopez

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. totally worth the 20 bucks imo

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Brielle Johnson

Wow, thats actually pretty clever. might have to try it out myself

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Honorah King

Have you tried their online portal? Sometimes you can update your info there without having to call in

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Oliver Brown

Pro tip: hit 0 repeatedly when you're in the phone menu. Sometimes it'll bump you to a human faster šŸ˜‰

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Mary Bates

This! šŸ‘† It's worked for me a couple times. Also try saying 'agent' or 'representative' if it's a voice system

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Clay blendedgen

I work in customer service (not for your insurance company tho). Here's what I recommend: ā€¢ Call during off-peak hours if possible (early morning or late evening) ā€¢ Have all your info ready before you call (policy number, claim details, etc) ā€¢ Be polite to the rep, even if you're frustrated. We're more likely to go the extra mile for nice customers ā€¢ Ask for a direct callback number or extension if possible ā€¢ If you get disconnected, ask them to note your account so you don't have to repeat everything ā€¢ Consider using their online chat if available - sometimes it's faster Hope this helps! Good luck getting through šŸ€

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Dallas Villalobos

Wow, thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try these tips

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Ayla Kumar

This is gold šŸ’Æ Saving this for future reference!

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Lorenzo McCormick

lol good luck. I've been trying to file a claim for 3 months now. The system is completely broken šŸ¤”

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Carmella Popescu

3 months?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your state insurance commissioner?

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Lorenzo McCormick

Nah, didn't even know that was a thing. might look into it tho, thx

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Kai Santiago

Anyone else notice their hold music is like, the worst ever? I swear they use it as torture to make us hang up šŸŽµšŸ¤®

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Lim Wong

omg yes! I thought I was the only one. It's like some weird 80s synth nightmare on repeat

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Dananyl Lear

Pro tip: put the phone on speaker and mute it while you're on hold. Save your sanity!

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