SDI CA: Can't reach an agent - tried for days. Help!
Anyone else having trouble getting through to SDI California? I've been trying for days and can't reach an agent. It's so frustrating! Any tips or tricks to actually talk to a human?
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Thais Soares
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been trying to get through for weeks. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone. 🤬
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Nalani Liu
Weeks? Try months! I swear they must have like 2 people working the phones for the entire state.
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Axel Bourke
Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Thais Soares
Yeah, I've tried that. No luck. It's like playing the lottery, except the prize is just talking to a human lol
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Aidan Percy
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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Fernanda Marquez
Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Aidan Percy
Yep, 100% legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Norman Fraser
How long did it take for them to get through?
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Aidan Percy
It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to do anything. Just got a call when they reached an agent.
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Kendrick Webb
Pro tip: keep calling and immediately press 0 or say "agent" as soon as the automated system picks up. Sometimes it'll bump you to a human faster.
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Hattie Carson
I swear the whole system is designed to make us give up. It's criminal how hard they make it to get help when you need it most. 😤
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Destiny Bryant
Preach! 🙌 It's like they forget we're the ones who pay their salaries with our taxes.
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Dyllan Nantx
Has anyone tried reaching out to their state representative? I've heard sometimes they can help push things through.
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TillyCombatwarrior
I tried that once for a different issue. Took forever, but it eventually worked. Might be worth a shot if you're really stuck.
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Anna Xian
Here's what worked for me: 1. Call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open 2. If you get the busy signal, hang up and redial immediately 3. Keep doing this for about 15-20 minutes 4. If you get through, stay on hold no matter what 5. Have all your info ready when you finally talk to someone It's a pain, but I got through after a few days of trying this method. Good luck!
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Jungleboo Soletrain
This is solid advice. I'd add: use multiple phones if you can. Increases your chances!
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Rajan Walker
Man, it shouldn't be this hard just to talk to someone about our benefits. The system is so broken.
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Nadia Zaldivar
Anyone know if they have an email or online chat option? I can't be on the phone all day with work.
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Lukas Fitzgerald
LOL good one. If they had that, it would be too easy for us peasants to get help 🙄
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