How long does SDI take to process a claim after receiving it?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out how long it typically takes for SDI to process a claim once they've received it. Anyone have experience with this? I'm getting anxious waiting and could use some insight.
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Grace Durand
From my experience, it usually takes about 2 weeks (14 days) for SDI to process a claim after they receive it. But keep in mind, this can vary depending on their workload and how complete your application was.
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Steven Adams
2 weeks? You got lucky! Mine took almost a month to process 😩
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Alice Fleming
Yeah, I've heard it can take up to 21 days sometimes. Depends on how backed up they are.
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Connor Richards
Thanks for the info! Guess I'll try to be patient for a couple more weeks 😅
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Hassan Khoury
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at SDI! 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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Victoria Stark
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Hassan Khoury
I was skeptical at first too, but I tried it and it actually worked! Saved me hours of frustration.
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Benjamin Kim
20 bucks tho? 🤔 Idk if its worth it
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Hassan Khoury
Trust me, after spending days trying to get through, $20 was totally worth it to finally talk to someone and get my issue resolved.
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Samantha Howard
Here's a detailed breakdown of the SDI claim process and timeline: 1. File your claim online or by mail 2. SDI receives and logs your claim (1-3 days) 3. Initial processing and review (7-10 days) 4. Additional info requested if needed (can add 5-7 days) 5. Final decision and benefit calculation (2-4 days) 6. Notification sent to you Total time: 14-21 days on average, but can be longer if there are complications or high volume of claims. Pro tip: Make sure your application is complete and all supporting docs are included to avoid delays!
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Megan D'Acosta
This is super helpful, thanks for breaking it down! 👍
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Sarah Ali
Wish I had known this before I filed. My doctor forgot to sign one form and it set me back weeks 😭
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Ryan Vasquez
lol good luck getting anything done quickly with SDI. theyre a joke 🤡
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Avery Saint
Has anyone heard about the new online portal SDI is supposed to be launching? Wonder if that'll speed things up at all.
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Taylor Chen
I read about that! Supposed to go live next month. Fingers crossed it actually improves things 🤞
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Keith Davidson
Pro tip: If you haven't heard anything after 3 weeks, try reaching out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite things!
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Ezra Bates
This actually works! My rep's office got my claim unstuck after it had been sitting for over a month.
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Ana Erdoğan
How do you even find your local rep? 🤔
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Keith Davidson
Just google '[your city] state representative' and it should come up. Most have contact forms on their websites for constituent services.
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