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Filed SDI claim in October, still no response. What to ask when I call?

Hey everyone, I filed a disability claim back in October and I'm still waiting to hear back. It's been months and I'm getting worried. Has anyone else had to wait this long? I'm thinking about calling to check on the status but I'm not sure what to ask. Any advice on what I should say when I get through?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve long disability claim wait times, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fFkxEI6rRU

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Connor Gallagher

Ugh, I feel your pain. The waiting game is the worst 😫 Here's what I'd ask: 1. Has my claim been received? 2. What's the current status? 3. When can I expect it to be processed? 4. Do you need any more info from me? Good luck!

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Zainab Ahmed

Thanks so much! This is really helpful. I'll definitely use these questions when I call.

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AstroAlpha

Great list! I'd add: Ask for a claim number or reference number if you don't have one already. Makes future calls easier.

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Connor Gallagher

Oh yeah, good point! Claim numbers are super helpful. Thanks for adding that 👍

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Yara Khoury

October?! Thats crazy long. I filed in December and got approved last week. Maybe there's an issue with your claim? Def call ASAP

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Zainab Ahmed

Wow, that was fast for you! Yeah, I'm definitely gonna call now. Thanks for the push!

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Keisha Taylor

Pro tip: call first thing in the morning when they open. Less wait time. And be super nice to the person who answers, even if your frustrated. They deal with angry ppl all day and being kind can go a long way!

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Paolo Longo

I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting forever. 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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Amina Bah

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?

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Paolo Longo

Totally get the skepticism, but yeah it's legit. I was desperate after trying for weeks and it actually worked. Saved me hours of hold time.

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Oliver Becker

$20 seems steep just to make a phone call 🤔

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Paolo Longo

I thought so too at first, but when you consider how much time and frustration it saves, it was worth it for me. But yeah, everyone's situation is different.

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CosmicCowboy

the whole system is broken af. took me 6 months to get my claim processed last year. hang in there OP, its a marathon not a sprint 🏃‍♂️

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Zainab Ahmed

6 months?! That's insane. I hope it doesn't take that long for me, but thanks for the reality check.

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Natasha Orlova

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update stuff there before they actually contact you. Worth a shot before you spend hours on hold.

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Zainab Ahmed

Good idea, I'll check that out right now. Thanks!

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Javier Cruz

lol welcome to government efficiency 🤡 but fr tho, dont give up. keep calling and documenting everything. youll get there eventually

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