EDD SDI maternity claim stuck 'pending processing' - need urgent help before due date

Tell me about it. It's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded.

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Do you know if there's a specific fax number for maternity claims?

LOL I know right? But hey, if it works, it works! The fax number for SDI claims is 1-855-342-6635. Just make sure to include a cover sheet with your name, SSN, and claim ID.

Adding a cover sheet is crucial. It helps ensure your documents are routed correctly.

Bruh, that's some defeatist bs right there. We pay into this system, we deserve better!

Easy to say when you're not the one about to pop out a baby with no income 🙄

Hey, I'm just being realistic. The government has never been efficient. Why expect that to change now?

Yeah, I've tried that. I've even set alarms for 7:55 am to start dialing at 8 sharp. No luck so far 😞

Pro tip: keep hitting 0 or # during the automated message. Sometimes it'll bump you to a real person faster!

Thank you so much! It's hard not to stress, but you're right. I need to focus on staying healthy for the little one.

Remember to take some time for yourself each day. A little self-care goes a long way during pregnancy.

Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is running on technology from the stone age. Time for an upgrade!

100% agree. But good luck getting the government to invest in actually improving things 🙄

Maybe we should all apply to work at EDD and fix it from the inside 😂

That's a great idea! I didn't even think of that. Do you know how to find out who my assembly member is?

Just google '[your city] assembly member' and it should pop up. Good luck, mama! We're all in this together 💪

You can also look up your state representative by visiting the state assembly's website. They usually have a 'Find Your Representative' tool.

lmao solid plan. I'm sure that won't cause any long-term societal issues at all 🙃

Haha, if only I'd thought of that 8 months ago! 🤰

Ooh, I hadn't thought of that. Might give it a try if I get desperate enough!

I tried that once. They just replied with a generic 'please contact us through official channels' message. Worth a shot tho!

LOL accurate 😂

Or 'Endlessly Disappointing Department' 😅

And always write down the date and time of your call. It helps if you need to reference it later.

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'm definitely going to try reaching out to my assembly member. Do you know if there's a specific form I need to fill out for the EDD complaint?

You're welcome! For the complaint, you can use the 'Contact EDD' form on their website. Choose 'Filed a claim' as the category, then 'I have a question about my claim' as the subcategory. Explain your situation clearly and ask for a callback. Good luck!

Sounds sketchy. Is it legit?

$20 just to talk to someone?! That's highway robbery!

I know it sounds weird, but I swear it's legit. I was desperate and it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

How long did you have to wait after using the service?

Right?! It's like they want us to be stressed out. I hope it gets resolved soon for both of us!

I tried last week. Waited in line for 3 hours only to be told they can't help with disability claims in person. Total waste of time 😤

Oof, that sounds awful. Thanks for the heads up, I'll cross that off my list of options!