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Missed SDI call - what now? Need help ASAP

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my SDI payment. I missed a call from them and now I'm not sure what to do. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get back in touch or what my next steps should be?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve missed SDI call issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnHgFpk5p88

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Nolan Carter

Ugh, that sucks. I've been there before. Have you tried calling them back? Sometimes they leave a voicemail with a direct number or extension.

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Daniel White

Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't get a voicemail, unfortunately. Just a missed call notification. 😕

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Natalia Stone

Pro tip: always answer unknown numbers when ur waiting on SDI. They rarely call twice 🤦‍♂️

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Tasia Synder

I found a way to 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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Selena Bautista

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Mohamed Anderson

20 bucks? thats highway robbery 🤮

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Tasia Synder

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho

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Ellie Perry

Can you explain more about how it works? Do they give you a specific time when they'll call you back?

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Tasia Synder

Sure! You choose the department you need to reach, pay, and then they start calling right away. When they get a real person, they connect you. No specific time given, but it usually takes less than an hour in my experience.

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Landon Morgan

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there even if you miss a call.

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Teresa Boyd

This whole system is so broken. Why cant they just use email like a normal organization? 🤔 Ive been waiting on my payment for weeks now.

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Lourdes Fox

Preach! 🙌 The government needs to get with the times

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Bruno Simmons

Email? Nah, they should text us. Everyone has a phone these days.

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Aileen Rodriguez

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the main SDI number as soon as they open. Be prepared to wait. 2. If you can't get through, try calling right before they close. 3. Check your online account for any updates or messages. 4. If you have a case worker assigned, try emailing them directly. 5. As a last resort, contact your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Remember to document everything - dates you called, who you spoke to, what was said. This can be helpful if you need to escalate your case. Don't give up! It's frustrating, but persistence usually pays off with these bureaucratic systems. Good luck!

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Daniel White

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling first thing tomorrow morning. 🙏

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Zane Gray

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Maggie Martinez

lol welcome to SDI hell. grab a seat, youll be here a while 😂

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Alejandro Castro

ain't that the truth 😭 been stuck in this limbo for months

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Monique Byrd

Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them or messaging on Facebook can get a response.

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Jackie Martinez

This actually worked for me once! Got a DM with a direct number to call.

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Lia Quinn

Anybody know if theres a best time of day to call? I feel like Im just playing phone tag with a robot

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Haley Stokes

Early morning, right when they open. Set an alarm and be ready to dial!

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Asher Levin

I've had luck calling around 2pm. Seems like thats when the lunch rush is over.

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Serene Snow

OP, whatever you do, DON'T give up. Keep calling, keep trying. It took me 3 weeks of constant attempts but I finally got through and sorted my issue. Stay strong! 💪

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