Help with California EDD SDI claim issues - what to expect?
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with some issues regarding my California EDD State Disability Insurance (SDI). Has anyone else had problems with this lately? I'm not sure what to expect or how to handle it. Any advice or experiences would be really helpful!
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AstroAce
Ugh, SDI can be such a pain! I've been dealing with them for months now. What specific issue are you having? There are so many things that can go wrong with SDI claims.
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Andre Laurent
ā¢Thanks for responding! I'm actually not sure about the specifics yet. I just filed my claim and I'm worried about potential delays or issues. Have you experienced any major problems?
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AstroAce
ā¢Oh boy, where do I start? š I've had delays, missing payments, confusing letters... it's been a real headache. My advice? Document EVERYTHING and be prepared to spend hours on the phone.
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Zoe Kyriakidou
ā¢Same here! The whole system seems broken. I've been waiting for weeks just to get a response about my claim status. It's ridiculous!
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Jamal Brown
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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Mei Zhang
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.
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Jamal Brown
ā¢I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it worked for me. After spending hours trying to get through myself, it was worth the $20 to finally talk to someone.
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Liam McConnell
ā¢How long did you have to wait once you used the service? Did they actually solve your problem?
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Jamal Brown
ā¢It took about 2 hours for them to get through, but I didn't have to be on the phone that whole time. They solved part of my issue and gave me next steps for the rest. Definitely better than getting nowhere on my own!
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Amara Oluwaseyi
Here's what I've learned from my SDI experience: ā¢ Always keep copies of everything you submit ā¢ Follow up regularly on your claim status ā¢ Be persistent - sometimes you have to call multiple times ā¢ Check your online account daily for updates ā¢ If you get conflicting info, ask to speak with a supervisor It's a frustrating process, but stay on top of it and don't give up!
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Andre Laurent
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. How long did your claim process take from start to finish?
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Amara Oluwaseyi
ā¢It took about 6 weeks total, but I know others who've waited longer. The key is to stay proactive and keep following up!
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CosmicCaptain
has anyone else noticed that the online portal is down like half the time?? š¤ makes it impossible to check on anything!
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Giovanni Rossi
Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting your doctor to submit the required medical info, ask them to fax it directly to EDD. Sometimes that's faster than waiting for EDD to contact them.
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
ā¢This! šÆ My claim was stuck for weeks until I did this. Suddenly everything started moving along.
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Dylan Mitchell
I'm in the same boat, OP. Filed my claim 3 weeks ago and haven't heard a peep. This whole system is a joke. How are we supposed to survive while waiting for them to get their act together?
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Sofia Gutierrez
ā¢Ikr? It's like they forget we have bills to pay. The stress of dealing with SDI is probably making us all sicker š¤¦āāļø
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