EDD Nightmare: SDI Payments Stopped After Mistakenly Applying for Unemployment - How to Restart Disability Benefits?

I found a way to solve disability payments stopped after unemployment, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQQ4hXdMdo

Here's what you need to do, step by step: 1. Document everything. Write down dates, names of people you talked to, and what was said. 2. Contact EDD again and ask for a written confirmation that they notified disability about your situation. 3. Reach out to your state representative or senator. They often have staff dedicated to helping with EDD issues. 4. File a formal appeal with the disability office. This creates a paper trail and forces them to review your case. 5. If all else fails, consider contacting a lawyer who specializes in disability claims. Remember, you have rights. Don't let the bureaucracy wear you down. Keep pushing until you get what you're entitled to!

Have you tried faxing your documents? I know it sounds like we're back in 1995, but sometimes that works better than their online portal.

Thanks for the suggestion. I've been trying to call but it's impossible to get through. It's like they have one person answering phones for the whole state 🙄

Navigating the bureaucratic maze of unemployment and disability benefits can be overwhelming. First, remain persistent in trying to contact both EDD and the disability office, as they are the key players in resolving this issue. Tools like Claimyr can be beneficial in cutting down the wait times for phone calls, but they do come with a cost. Weighing the frustration against the fee is a personal decision. It's also crucial to document every interaction with these offices and keep them organized, as this information might be needed if further dispute arises. Furthermore, having a state representative or local legislator might add pressure for a quicker resolution. Lastly, if the situation doesn't improve, contacting a legal professional who specializes in disability claims could prove invaluable. This way, you have a structured approach to resolving the matter. Although the system is flawed, persistence and strategy can help you reclaim your rightful benefits.

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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get the benefits we deserve? the system is rigged against us i swear

Have you considered reaching out to local news stations? Sometimes a little media attention can light a fire under their butts.

plot twist: what if EDD and disability are actually run by clowns? 🤡 would explain a lot tbh

Ugh, classic EDD mess. I swear they make everything 10x more complicated than it needs to be. Have you tried calling the disability office directly? Sometimes you gotta be the squeaky wheel to get the grease.

I'm in the same boat, my dude. Been waiting on my disability payments for 3 months now. This whole system is a joke. Hang in there!

Pro tip: keep a detailed log of every interaction. Times, dates, names, what was said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.