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EDD SDI claim filed 2 months ago, no response or payment. What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I filed a disability insurance claim back on January 1st and it's been over two months now. Still haven't heard a peep from EDD or received any payments. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on what I should do next? I'm thinking about calling them, but not sure what to say or ask. Help a fellow claimant out!

Oliver Becker

Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been there before. Here's what I'd suggest: • Call them ASAP. The longer you wait, the more backed up you'll be. • When you call, be prepared with your claim number and all relevant dates. • Ask specifically if there are any pending documents they need from you. • Request a timeline for when you can expect a response or payment. • Get the name of the person you speak with and a reference number for the call. Stay persistent! Sometimes you gotta be the squeaky wheel to get the grease. Good luck!

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CosmicCowboy

This is solid advice right here 💯 I'd add: keep a log of every call you make, who you talked to, and what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate later.

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Natasha Orlova

facts. i tried being nice at first but u gotta be assertive with these ppl or theyll just keep pushing u to the back of the line 🙄

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Amina Bah

Thanks so much for this! Really helpful. Quick question - how long did it take for your claim to go through after you started calling?

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Oliver Becker

For me, it took about 3 weeks of consistent calling before I saw any movement. But I've heard it can vary a lot. Just don't give up!

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Javier Cruz

bruh edd is a joke fr 🤡 i filed in november and still waiting. this system is broken af

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Emma Thompson

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there before sending anything out. Also, make sure you didn't miss any mail from them asking for additional info.

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Amina Bah

Good point! I'll double-check my account and mail. Fingers crossed I didn't miss anything important.

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Malik Jackson

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/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Isabella Costa

Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?

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StarSurfer

20 bucks? thats highway robbery man

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Malik Jackson

I get the skepticism, but it's totally legit. Used it twice now. Yeah, $20 sucks, but it beats wasting hours on hold or not getting through at all. Time is money, ya know?

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Ravi Malhotra

I've used it too. Worked like a charm. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money 🤷‍♂️

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Freya Christensen

pro tip: if u cant get thru on the main line, try calling one of the smaller field offices. sometimes theyre less busy and can still help

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Omar Hassan

This is genius! Do you have any specific office numbers that worked for you?

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Freya Christensen

i usually google "edd field office near me" and start with the closest ones. just be nice when u call and theyll usually try to help

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Chloe Robinson

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with EDD issues. It's like having someone go to bat for you.

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Amina Bah

I hadn't even thought of that! Great idea. I'll look up my rep and give it a shot.

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Diego Chavez

Unpopular opinion: maybe try faxing them? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have success because hardly anyone uses fax anymore so it gets attention.

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NeonNebula

lmao what year is it? 1995? 📠💀

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Anastasia Kozlov

You laugh, but this actually worked for me! Sent a fax and got a call back within 2 days. Sometimes old school wins.

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Sean Kelly

guys im in the same boat.filed in december, radio silence since then. this whole situation is giving me mad anxiety. how r we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time??

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Zara Mirza

Hang in there! Have you looked into any local resources for temporary assistance? Some nonprofits offer help while you're waiting on benefits.

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