Filed OED claim & faxed docs a week ago - how to confirm they received everything?

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar a few months ago. It's so frustrating not knowing if they got your stuff or not. Have you tried calling them? Fair warning though, getting through on the phone is like trying to win the lottery 🙄

Pro tip: Next time, use certified mail instead of faxing. It costs a bit more, but at least you'll have proof they received it. Learned that the hard way after my faxed docs mysteriously 'disappeared' twice 🙃

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/MCgaMJPY8Us

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update the status there before they actually contact you. Might be worth a look!

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep a record of EVERYTHING. Dates you faxed, what you faxed, confirmation numbers, etc. 2. Call them every other day. Yes, it's a pain, but persistence pays off. 3. If you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out via social media. Sometimes they respond there. 4. Consider contacting your local representative. They can sometimes expedite things. 5. Don't give up! The system is designed to wear you down, but stay strong. Remember, you're not alone in this. We're all in the same leaky boat, trying to stay afloat in this bureaucratic ocean. Hang in there!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to get our benefits? like, we paid into this system, why is it so hard to use it when we need it? smh

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you keep calling even if you think they received your docs. I assumed they got mine and waited... big mistake. Turns out they needed additional info and never bothered to tell me. Cost me weeks of benefits 😑