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

I'm pregnant and applied for SDI starting December 2nd. My due date was December 25th, but my baby came early on the 20th. It's been over 6 weeks since I applied, and I haven't received any payments from SDI after the 7-day waiting period. Does anyone know what could be causing this delay or how I can resolve it? I'm getting worried about finances and could really use some advice.

Elijah Knight

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.

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Sophia Carson

Thanks for the suggestion! I just checked my account and everything looks complete on my end. No pending documents or issues that I can see. It's so frustrating 😫

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Brooklyn Foley

Ugh, that sucks. The system is such a mess rn. Maybe try calling them? I know its a pain but sometimes thats the only way to get answers

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Sophia Carson

Yeah, I think you're right. I've been avoiding calling because I heard the wait times are insane, but I guess I don't have much choice at this point. 😞

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Jay Lincoln

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!

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Sophia Carson

Wow, I had no idea this was an option! Thank you so much for the tip. I'll definitely look into this. Did it take long for them to help you?

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Jay Lincoln

It took about a week for them to get back to me initially, but once they did, things moved pretty quickly. My claim was processed within 2 weeks after that. Good luck! 🍀

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Jessica Suarez

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

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Marcus Williams

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.

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Sophia Carson

Thank you so much for this detailed response! It's really helpful to have a step-by-step guide. I'll go through each of these points and see if I missed anything. Really appreciate your insider knowledge! 🙏

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Lily Young

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Kennedy Morrison

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

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Wesley Hallow

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Justin Chang

idk man, paying to talk to a government agency feels wrong. shouldnt this be free?

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Kennedy Morrison

I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. I was desperate after weeks of trying to get through. For me, the $20 was worth it to finally get answers and get my claim moving.

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Grace Thomas

Just tried it and it actually worked! Got through to someone in about 30 minutes. Tbh, I'd pay double that to avoid the usual 3+ hour wait 😅

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Hunter Brighton

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

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Sophia Carson

Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Do you know what number to fax?

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Hunter Brighton

lmao ikr? But don't knock it till you try it! The fax number should be on their website. Just send a brief letter explaining your situation and include your claim number. Fingers crossed for you! 🤞

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Dylan Baskin

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!

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Lauren Wood

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! 💖

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Sophia Carson

Thank you for the kind words! It really helps to know I'm not alone in this. Trying to stay positive but it's tough some days.

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Ellie Lopez

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.

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Sophia Carson

That's a great idea! I'll start keeping a log. Do you think it's worth recording phone calls too? (If it's legal in my state, of course

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Ellie Lopez

Absolutely! Just make sure to inform the rep you're recording at the start of the call. CYA all the way!

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