SDI Payment Delay: 6+ Weeks After Giving Birth, No Funds Received. Help!

Have you checked if there are any pending documents or issues with your claim? Sometimes they need additional info and don't always notify you. Log into your SDI account and see if there's anything marked as incomplete or pending.

I was in the same boat last year! It took them forever to process my claim. What worked for me was contacting my local assembly member's office. They have liaisons who can reach out to SDI directly and often get things moving faster. Google your district and give them a call!

SDI is a total clown show rn 🤡 I've been waiting 8 weeks for my claim to be processed. This system is broken af

Hey there! Former EDD employee here. Here's a comprehensive guide to troubleshooting your SDI claim: 1. Double-check all your documents are submitted and correct. Even a small error can cause delays. 2. Ensure your doctor has submitted the medical certification. 3. If you've changed addresses recently, make sure SDI has your current info. 4. Check if your employer has submitted their required forms. 5. Look for any correspondence from SDI in your online account or mail. 6. If everything looks good on your end, it's time to contact them directly. For contacting SDI: - Try calling right when they open (8 AM) for shorter wait times. - Use the online contact form for non-urgent inquiries. - Consider the assembly member route as someone else suggested. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! Let me know if you have any other questions.

I found a method to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds archaic but sometimes it works when nothing else does lol

This might sound crazy, but have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes public callouts get faster responses. Just be careful not to share any personal info!

ugh im so sorry youre dealing with this. the system is so broken its not even funny anymore. hang in there mama, i hope you get your money soon! 💖

Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online interaction. If you end up needing to escalate, having a paper trail can make a huge difference.