EDD SDI payment delay - filed weeks ago, still no benefits. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. I filed for disability insurance benefits a while ago and still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? It's been weeks and I'm starting to worry. Any advice on what I should do or who I should contact? I've tried calling but can't get through to anyone. This is seriously stressing me out.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve disability benefits payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4MXOqEFlW4
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Muhammad Hobbs
Ugh, I feel your pain. I was in the same boat last month. It took forever to get my first payment. Have you checked your online account to see if there's any updates or messages?
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Sasha Reese
Yeah, I've been checking my account like crazy. No updates, no messages, nothing. It's like my claim disappeared into a black hole or something 😫
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Muhammad Hobbs
That sucks. Maybe try sending them a message through the online portal? Sometimes that works better than calling.
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Sasha Reese
Good idea, I'll give that a shot. Thanks!
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Noland Curtis
The EDD system is such a joke. I swear they're purposely making it difficult to get benefits. Hang in there, OP. 🤞
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Diez Ellis
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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Vanessa Figueroa
Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? How long did you have to wait?
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Diez Ellis
It really does work! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. I only had to wait about 45 minutes before I got connected to an agent. Way better than spending hours trying to get through myself.
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Abby Marshall
Idk man, paying to get through to a government agency seems sketchy. Shouldn't this be free?
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Diez Ellis
I get where you're coming from, but for me, it was worth the $20 to finally get my issue resolved. Time is money, you know? 🤷♂️
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Sadie Benitez
Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of when you filed, any correspondence, and attempts to contact them. 2. Reach out to your local state representative or senator's office. They often have liaisons who can help push things along with EDD. 3. Be persistent with calling. Try early mornings or late afternoons. 4. Check if there are any local legal aid organizations that can assist with EDD issues. 5. Make sure all your paperwork is in order and you've submitted everything they've asked for. Hope this helps! Don't give up, you'll get through this. 💪
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Sasha Reese
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my state rep, I hadn't thought of that.
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Drew Hathaway
This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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Laila Prince
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I've heard it can work sometimes lol
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Sasha Reese
Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But hey, at this point I'm willing to try anything. Do you know what number to fax?
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Laila Prince
lmao i know right? I think the fax number is on their website somewhere. Worth a shot! 🤷♀️
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Isabel Vega
I'm so tired of seeing these posts. The system is broken and nobody in charge seems to care. We need to organize and demand change!
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Dominique Adams
Preach! 🙌 But how do we even start? It feels like screaming into the void sometimes.
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Isabel Vega
We could start a petition, contact our representatives en masse, maybe even organize a protest. Strength in numbers, right?
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Marilyn Dixon
Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you first filed? Sometimes they send a letter with next steps.
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Sasha Reese
Yeah, I got a confirmation number when I filed online. But nothing after that. No letter, no email, nada.
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Marilyn Dixon
Hmm, that's odd. Might be worth double-checking your spam folder just in case. Also, make sure your address is correct in their system.
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Louisa Ramirez
Not to be that person, but are you sure you qualified for disability insurance? The requirements can be pretty strict.
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Sasha Reese
Yeah, I'm sure. My doctor filled out all the necessary paperwork and I've been paying into SDI for years. That's why this is so frustrating!
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Louisa Ramirez
Gotcha, just wanted to check. That does sound super frustrating then. Hope you get it sorted soon!
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TommyKapitz
tldr; EDD sucks, water is wet, sky is blue 🙃
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