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Chad Winthrope

SDI Error E313 Preventing Claim Submission - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble filing my SDI claim. I keep getting this error code E313 and it won't let me submit anything. Has anyone else run into this? Any ideas on how to fix it or what I should do next? I'm getting pretty frustrated here.

I found a way to solve SDI claim error E313, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqqtugBREIU

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Ugh, I had the same issue last month. It's so annoying! Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? That worked for me after I banged my head against the wall for like 2 days 🤦‍♂️

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Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot. Did you have to re-enter all your info after clearing everything?

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Nah, it remembered most of my stuff. Just had to log back in. Good luck!

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This worked for me too! Make sure you restart your browser after clearing everything.

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E313 is usually a system error on their end. You might need to wait a few hours or try again the next day. The SDI website is notoriously glitchy 🙄

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I found a way to actually get someone on the phone about this! 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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Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.

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How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?

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It took about 45 minutes for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still way better than doing it yourself!

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Have you tried filing at different times of the day? Sometimes the system gets overloaded during peak hours. I had better luck super early in the morning.

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I haven't thought of that. What time did you try?

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I logged on around 5:30 AM and it went through smoothly. Might be worth a shot!

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Okay, let me break this down for you. Error E313 is typically related to system maintenance or high traffic. Here's what you can try: • Wait a few hours and try again • Clear your browser cache and cookies • Use a different browser or device • Try during off-peak hours (early morning or late night) • Make sure all your info is correct and complete • If all else fails, you might need to call them directly If none of these work, it could be a more serious issue with your claim or account. In that case, you'll definitely need to speak with a rep. Good luck!

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Wow, thanks for the detailed response! I'll work through this list and see if I can get it sorted.

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This is great info. Mods should pin this or add it to the FAQ.

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lol welcome to the wonderful world of SDI 🤡 where nothing works and we're all just clowns trying to get our benefits

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fr fr 💯 it's like they WANT us to give up

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mood. been dealing with this nonsense for 3 months now 😭

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Have you checked if there's any scheduled maintenance? Sometimes they post notices about system downtime on their Twitter account.

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Not to be that guy, but are you sure you're eligible for SDI? Sometimes these errors pop up if there's an issue with your claim eligibility.

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Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm eligible. I double-checked all the requirements before applying.

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Gotcha, just thought I'd ask. Hope you get it sorted soon!

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ugh i feel your pain. the whole system is so broken. took me 6 weeks to finally get my claim through. hang in there!

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Hey Chad! I just went through this exact same error last week. What finally worked for me was logging out completely, clearing my browser data (cookies, cache, everything), then waiting about 30 minutes before trying again. Also make sure you're not using any browser extensions that might interfere - I had to disable my ad blocker. The system seems super sensitive to anything that might look suspicious. If you're still stuck after trying the browser fixes, definitely try the early morning approach that others mentioned. I got through at 6 AM on my third attempt. Don't give up - it's frustrating but you'll get there!

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