How to find out SDI payment start date and disability duration?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out when my disability payments will start and how long my doctor put me on disability for. Anyone else been through this process? It's so confusing and I'm not sure where to find this information.
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve disability payment start confusion, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSxLIreOfs
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Amara Nwosu
I've been there, buddy. It can be a real headache trying to get that info. Have you tried calling the disability office? They should be able to give you those details.
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Liam O'Donnell
ā¢I've tried calling but I can never get through š« It's so frustrating!
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AstroExplorer
ā¢Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have better luck getting someone on the line.
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Giovanni Moretti
ā¢Calling is useless, I swear they never pick up. I've been trying for weeks!
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Fatima Al-Farsi
Check your online account if you have one. Sometimes that info is listed there. If not, you might need to bug your doctor's office for the duration they put down.
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Dylan Cooper
Ugh, the system is so broken. I've been waiting for months to get my payments sorted out. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it. š
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Sofia Perez
ā¢Preach! š It's like they want us to give up or something.
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Dmitry Smirnov
ā¢Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up.
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ElectricDreamer
Hey, 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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Ava Johnson
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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ElectricDreamer
ā¢Yeah, it does! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. It saved me hours of hold time.
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Miguel Diaz
ā¢$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so messed up.
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ElectricDreamer
ā¢I get it, but for me, it was worth it. Time is money, and I was wasting so much time on hold.
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Zainab Ahmed
Here's what you need to know about disability payments and duration: ⢠Payment start date: Usually begins on the 8th day after your disability starts. This is because there's a 7-day waiting period. ⢠Duration: This depends on what your doctor certified. It could be a few weeks, months, or up to a year. ⢠Where to find info: Check your award letter if you received one. It should have these details. ⢠Online account: Log in to your state's disability portal. Often, claim details are posted there. ⢠Contact your doctor: They can tell you how long they certified you for. ⢠Payment schedule: Once started, payments are usually bi-weekly. Remember, every case is different. If you can't find the info, keep trying to contact the disability office. Good luck!
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Liam O'Donnell
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! This helps a lot. I'll check my award letter again.
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Connor Byrne
ā¢This should be pinned or something. Super helpful!
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Yara Abboud
have u tried faxing them? sometimes old school methods work better lol
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PixelPioneer
ā¢What year is it? 1995? š
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Yara Abboud
ā¢hey man, dont knock it till you try it! š
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Keisha Williams
I feel your pain, OP. I've been on disability for 3 months now and it's been a wild ride. Hang in there!
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Elijah O'Reilly
Hey Liam! I went through this same confusion a few months ago. Here's what worked for me: 1. If you have a claim number, you can sometimes check your status online through the EDD portal 2. Your doctor's office should have a copy of the form they submitted - they can tell you the duration they certified 3. The payment start date is typically 8 days after your disability began (there's a 7-day waiting period) 4. If you got any paperwork when you first applied, look for an "Award Notice" - it usually has all the key dates I know the phone lines are brutal, but if you can get through, they can give you exact dates. The early morning calling tip someone mentioned really does help! Don't give up - once you get the info, it makes everything so much clearer. š¤
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