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Lucas Schmidt

SDI Payment Delays: Anyone Else Struggling to Get Their Disability Money?

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my disability payments. Has anyone else experienced delays or problems getting their money? I'm not sure what to do and could really use some advice.

Freya Collins

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Ugh, I feel you. I've been waiting on my disability payment for weeks now. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling them? I spent hours on hold and still couldn't get through.

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LongPeri

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Calling is a nightmare 😫 I swear they purposely make it impossible to reach anyone

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Oscar O'Neil

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way

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Freya Collins

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Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning πŸ™

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Sara Hellquiem

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I found a way to actually 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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Charlee Coleman

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

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Liv Park

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20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to talk to someone

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Sara Hellquiem

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I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo

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Can confirm, I used it last week and finally got my issue resolved. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Ryder Greene

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Have you checked your online account? Sometimes there are messages or updates there that explain payment delays.

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Carmella Fromis

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I'm in the same boat. Been waiting on my disability check for over a month now. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous 🀬

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Theodore Nelson

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Preach! πŸ‘ The whole thing needs a major overhaul

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AaliyahAli

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Here's what I've learned from dealing with disability payments for years: 1. Document everything. Keep a log of all your calls, letters, and online communications. 2. Be persistent. Sometimes you have to call multiple times to get results. 3. Check for any pending forms or doctor certifications. Often, delays are due to missing paperwork. 4. If possible, use their online portal for updates and to submit documents. 5. Consider reaching out to your local state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. 6. Join support groups or forums (like this one!) for advice and to stay updated on common issues. 7. If all else fails, look into legal aid services that specialize in disability claims. Hope this helps! Hang in there, OP. The system can be a pain, but don't give up!

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Lucas Schmidt

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start keeping better records. Really appreciate you taking the time to share all this πŸ™

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Ellie Simpson

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This should be pinned at the top of the sub. Super helpful info!

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Arjun Kurti

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anyone else notice how the payment dates keep changing on the website? driving me crazy πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

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RaΓΊl Mora

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omg yes! I thought I was going crazy. Glad it's not just me lol

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Margot Quinn

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Hey OP, how long have you been waiting for your payment? Might help to know the timeline

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Lucas Schmidt

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It's been about 3 weeks now. I know some people have been waiting longer, but I'm starting to get really worried about bills piling up

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Margot Quinn

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Gotcha, thanks for the info. That's definitely longer than it should take. Def try calling if you haven't already

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AstroAce

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I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Been waiting almost 4 weeks for my SDI payment and it's honestly stressing me out so much. The uncertainty is the worst part - like, are they processing it or is there some issue I don't know about? I tried checking the online portal but it just says "pending" with no real explanation. Has anyone had luck with contacting their local EDD office directly instead of the main number? I'm wondering if that might be faster than waiting on hold for hours. Really hoping we all get our payments sorted out soon. This whole situation is just adding unnecessary stress when we're already dealing with health issues πŸ˜”

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Savannah Vin

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I totally feel your frustration! 4 weeks is way too long to be left hanging like that. I haven't tried contacting a local office yet, but that's actually a really good idea - might be worth a shot since the main line seems to be a black hole. The "pending" status with no details is so unhelpful too. Sending good vibes that we both get some answers soon! 🀞

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