SDI Notice of Computation confusion - what to look for?

This is really helpful, thanks! Do you know how long it usually takes to start receiving benefits after getting this notice?

It can vary, but typically you should start seeing payments within 2-3 weeks after they approve your claim. If it's been longer, def give them a call!

ugh calling them is the WORST. i've been on hold for hours before 🤮

Tell me about it! 🙄 I actually found a way around that. There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials through the menu, waits on hold, and then calls you when a real person picks up. Costs like $20 but saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

sounds to good to be true. has anyone else tried this?

I get the skepticism, but it really worked for me. Saved me from going crazy listening to that hold music lol. Worth every penny imho

Oh wow, thanks for the heads up! How did you go about challenging it?

I had to call them (ugh) and explain the discrepancy. Took forever to get through, but they eventually fixed it. Keep all your pay stubs handy!

Yeah, I think they adjusted the formula or smthing. Doesn't go as far with inflation these days anyway 😒

its because of all the fraud last year. they had to tighten things up

This! Also, avoid calling on Mondays or right after a holiday. Those days are usually swamped.

omg yes! thought it was just me. been trying for days now

Same here. Typical government website, always broken when you need it most 🙄

That should be on your Notice of Determination, which is a separate form. The Computation just shows the $$

Ah gotcha, thanks! Guess I'll be waiting for another piece of mail then 📬

I did! It took a while, but I got it sorted. You need to file a written appeal within 30 days of receiving the notice. Be super detailed and include copies of all your evidence.

Thanks for the info! Did you use a lawyer or handle it yourself?

I did it myself, but ngl it was a pain. If you can afford a lawyer, might be worth it for the peace of mind.

Welcome to the confusion club! 😅 From what I understand, they don't always use your most recent quarters - they use what's called your "base period" which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you filed your claim. So if you just started a higher-paying job recently, those quarters might not be included yet. It's super frustrating when you know you were earning more! You might want to double-check the dates on your notice to see exactly which quarters they used.

@Amina Diallo That s'exactly what happened to me! They used quarters from when I was working part-time instead of my recent full-time salary. It s'so backwards! I called and they explained that they have to use completed "quarters," so if you filed mid-quarter, that quarter doesn t'count. Super annoying when you re'making good money but it doesn t'help your benefits. The system really needs an update imo 🙄