SDI Maternity Leave Payments Delayed: 36 Weeks Pregnant, No Money, Claim Pending for a Month - Help!

6 weeks is an eternity when you need the money. Did you ever find out why it took so long?

That's a great idea. I wouldn't have thought of that!

Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try all of this. Fingers crossed 🤞

This is solid advice. I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every message, every update. It might come in handy later.

Following up with your state rep can actually work. They have more influence than you'd think.

Thanks for the tip! I would've done the same thing.

fr fr 💯 it's like they're playing darts with our claims

I'm learning that the hard way 😭 How did you cope with the wait?

I coped by setting some savings aside, but it's easier said than done. Wish there was a better answer.

I've been trying to call for days but can never get through. It's so frustrating! 😫

Good luck with that. I spent hours on hold and never got through. The phone system is a joke.

Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have a better chance of getting through.

I agree with calling first thing. Sometimes I've had luck by calling a few minutes before they officially open and waiting on the line.

This is so true. I found out they were missing a document only after weeks of waiting. Double-check everything.

Preach! 🙌 It's all about saving money for the state.

Idk about that. Never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence.

I think it's more about budget cuts and bureaucracy than intentional sabotage.

Sad but true. Hoping there's a way to reform this in the future.

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken.

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

I tried Claimyr too, and it worked, but I do wish there was a free alternative. The system should be more accessible.

Ugh, I'm sorry you're dealing with this too. It's so stressful! When did you file your claim?

Filed about 3 weeks ago. Feels like 3 years tho 😅 Let's hope we both get paid soon!

Sending support your way too! It's really tough being pregnant and dealing with this stress.