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- Redial until on hold
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SDI benefits dropped from $3,888 to $888/month - can't afford surgery now. Help!
I'm in a tough spot with SDI and could use some advice. My benefits are way too low to survive on - only $888 a month when I used to get $3,888. I need surgery but can't afford it now. The SDI rep told me they only used 3 weeks of my work history due to some quarter system. They suggested stopping my claim and reapplying after January for more money. Now I'm stuck looking for work while I can barely walk. On top of that, there's confusion about forms I need to submit. Anyone dealt with something similar or have tips for increasing SDI benefits?
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SDI Pregnancy Claim: Confused about supplemental verification letter from doctor
Hey everyone, I just got a letter from SDI about supplemental verification from my doctor for my pregnancy claim. I'm feeling pretty confused about what this means. Has anyone else dealt with this before? What should I expect next?
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Anybody else feel like they need a law degree just to understand all this bureaucratic nonsense? 🤯
For real tho. I swear they make it confusing on purpose so people just give up 🙄
EDD Payment Delay After Submitting Docs - How Long is Normal?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my payment. I submitted some documents to my doctor a few weeks ago, but I'm not sure of the exact date. I know which week they were sent though. Has anyone else experienced delays with their payments after submitting documents? Any idea how long it usually takes for them to process everything?
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Here's what I've learned from my own payment delay saga: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of when you submitted docs, who you talked to, and what they said. 2. Be persistent. Call regularly (use that Claimyr thing if you need to). 3. Check your online account daily for updates. 4. If possible, submit documents multiple ways (online, fax, mail) to cover all bases. 5. Reach out to your local representative if it's been more than 6 weeks. 6. Join Facebook groups or forums for real-time updates from others in the same boat. 7. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but your payment will come eventually. Hang in there, OP. We're all in this together. 💪
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'm definitely going to start keeping better records. You're awesome for sharing all this!
This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. So helpful!
Need help reaching EDD rep for payment issues - any tips?
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my EDD payments and I really need to talk to a representative. Has anyone had any luck getting through to someone? I've been trying for days but keep getting stuck on hold or disconnected. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!
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Unpopular opinion: maybe if we all stopped calling constantly, it would be easier to get through 🤷♂️
Bruh, people are calling cuz they need money to live. Check ur privilege 🙄
I get that, I'm in the same boat. Just saying maybe there's a better way.
EDD Supplemental Certification Deadline Issue - Doctor's Return Date After Deadline
I got a notice in the mail saying I need supplemental certification, but my doctor's return date is after the deadline. What should I do? Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm worried about losing my benefits.
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Pro tip: If you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. Sometimes their social media team is more responsive.
what's their twitter handle?
@EDD_CA_UI
Connor Gallagher
Oof, sounds like you're really in the weeds with this one. SDI can be a real clown show sometimes 🤡 Hang in there, OP!
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Yara Sayegh
Not sure if this helps, but there are some non-profits that offer financial assistance for people waiting on disability benefits. Might be worth looking into to bridge the gap.
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Mei Wong
AuthorI didn't know about that. Do you know any specific organizations I could check out?
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Yara Sayegh
Try searching for 'disability bridge grants' in your area. Also, some condition-specific orgs (like cancer societies) offer help too. Good luck!
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