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USPS update

catter70 — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:31:26 GMT

I went to the post office this morning to pick up my package that was to be delivered yesterday. I'm on anti anti-anxiety meds and they need to be signed for. Optum RX emails when shipped with tracking # and date of delivery. I also have informed delivery. Anyhow, the post person just left a note in my mailbox saying he couldn't deliver because he couldn't get a signature. The resason for that is because he never got out of his darn truck and come to the door to let me know he was there. Long story short, I asked the man at the post office and he say, yes, they need to come to the door to get signature, but he doesn't know what they do when doing deliveries. I said yes,but you're the one that has to listen to the complaints. End of story.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:38:16 GMT

I get my anxiety meds in the mail all the time and I dont have to sign for them. I think you need to contact the company that says you have to sign for them to see why they need to have a signature.

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cjm61 — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:56:12 GMT

@catter70 Sounds like we have the same mail carrier Ours will never go out of his way for anything. In fact, he doesn't even go within his required job description. He has even been featured on our local news as one of the worst USPS workers. Yet, he is still working, if you can call it that.

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sann — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:59:29 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
I went to the post office this morning to pick up my package that was to be delivered yesterday. I'm on anti anti-anxiety meds and they need to be signed for. Optum RX emails when shipped with tracking # and date of delivery. I also have informed delivery. Anyhow, the post person just left a note in my mailbox saying he couldn't deliver because he couldn't get a signature. The resason for that is because he never got out of his darn truck and come to the door to let me know he was there. Long story short, I asked the man at the post office and he say, yes, they need to come to the door to get signature, but he doesn't know what they do when doing deliveries. I said yes,but you're the one that has to listen to the complaints. End of story.

@catter70 Optum RX waived signature requirement as of March 1st

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catter70 — Tue, 02 May 2023 21:08:07 GMT

Thanks, @sann , I'll have to check that out. Apparently, the PO isn't aware.

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rockygems123 — Tue, 02 May 2023 21:19:34 GMT

@catter70 . Also check with OptumRX, the shipper determines USPS Signature Confirmation not the receiver, i.e. your local post office.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 02 May 2023 22:29:07 GMT

You got your package. You voiced your complaint. Let it go. It's happens to all of us, it's such a big deal.

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fthunt — Tue, 02 May 2023 23:02:04 GMT

@chrystaltree Gee...........lighten up

OP sounds like a reasonable lady with ONE issue.

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Wsmom — Tue, 02 May 2023 23:09:07 GMT

Kinda defeats the purpose of having them delivered to the house if you have to go to the post office to pick them up. Very frustrating. When you order see if there is a box to check or uncheck for no signature required. I have meds delivered to the house and I had to check that I didn't want to have to sign for them.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 03 May 2023 13:55:16 GMT

Not everyone is able to travel to the PO, especially those whose health requires medication. What's a minor inconvenience for some isn't for others.

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lgfan — Wed, 03 May 2023 15:47:47 GMT

The OP may have other health issues that keep her from going to the post office. I remember when I injured my foot. It was agony for six weeks walking with an orthapedic shoe. Even going to my mailbox in my condo building was a big chore.

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Magicrat — Wed, 03 May 2023 16:08:32 GMT

@cjm61 How could they pick just one? Here in Cleveland, Ohio we've been rated the worst postal system in the US (I read it somewhere, don't remember where). Another reason I hate when QVC transfers orders to the post office.

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Trailrun23 — Thu, 04 May 2023 18:51:50 GMT

We have always had terrible mail service...I get two meds that are classified as controlled substances and they are delivered in the mail as of three months ago. So far, so good. Our PO is a training center so we get rookies delivering our mail...they are almost always on their phones and oblivious to whose mail they are putting in which box. Since we are on a small street, we just put everyone's mail in the right box. Our mail gets here between 4:30 and 9 pm, if we are lucky.

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ROMARY — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:31:49 GMT

Btw, when will the postage stamp price increase take effect?

If this is off subject, please ignore.

Thank you.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:54:39 GMT

It's sad that you need anxiety meds to cope with anxiety caused by their delivery.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:56:31 GMT

@ROMARY wrote:
Btw, when will the postage stamp price increase take effect?

If this is off subject, please ignore.

Thank you.

@ROMARY I believe it's July 9.

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chiclets — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:48:01 GMT

Curious

What happens if they tell you they delivered the meds but you claim you did not receive them?

Can you receive a replacement ASAP. ?

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sun, 07 May 2023 21:44:14 GMT

@catter70 & @others

I also have med/s that require signature.

1) Oftentimes, the slip left in the Mail Box has a legible number on it. In that case, I go to the USPS webpage, plug in my Acct Info & that USPS slips Number and they "re Deliver," at the time of your choosing. In this case, they'll oftentimes knock, if it's a USPS re delivery.

2) I know it's perhaps not right, but my USPS Delivery person wasnt too friendly. I started giving him a Christmas Bonus of Cash, in his hand, & surprisingly, he's become friendlier, more talkative, & more responsive incl Service Delivery wise.

3) Oftentimes, Mail Order Pharmacies, for a fee, will send the Meds via UPS, for signature, & they can be more responsive.

Oftentimes, esp during these days, I can certainly understand the need for Meds. And certainly issues with USPS compound the need, most definitely!!

Hope you feel better, & receive much better, reliably accessible service!