SDI Delay: 6+ Weeks No Payment After Pregnancy Claim - Help!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I went through something similar last year. Have you tried checking your EDD account online? Sometimes there are pending issues that aren't communicated well.

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

Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your paperwork. Make sure you didn't miss any forms or signatures. 2. Call the SDI office first thing in the morning. Like, right when they open. 3. If you can't get through, try their online contact form. Be super detailed about your situation. 4. Reach out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things along. 5. Keep a log of all your attempts to contact them. This can be useful if you need to escalate. 6. Check if your employer submitted all the necessary info on their end. 7. Be patient but persistent. The system is overwhelmed, but you'll get through eventually. Hang in there! I know it's tough, especially with a newborn, but you've got this! 💪

have u tried faxing them? i kno it sounds crazy but sometimes the old school methods work best with these dinosaur agencies lol

I'm in the exact same boat! Applied in November, had my baby in December, and still crickets from SDI. This system is so broken 😡

Pro tip: if you can't get thru on the main line, try calling one of the SDI branch offices. Sometimes they're less swamped and can actually help. Here's a list: [link removed]

hate to say it but sometimes u just gotta wait it out. took almost 3 months for my claim to go thru last year. system's a joke tbh

Have you considered reaching out to a local news station? Sometimes public pressure can light a fire under these agencies. Just a thought! 🤔