SDI Payment Delays: Weeks Without Benefits, Need Advice!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat last month. It took forever to get my first payment. Have you checked your online account to see if there's any updates or messages? Sometimes they need additional info and don't tell you.

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 about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what I've learned from my experience with SDI delays: 1. Keep calling! It's annoying, but persistence pays off. 2. Check your online account for any pending tasks or messages. 3. Make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly and submitted. 4. If possible, ask your doctor's office if they've submitted everything on their end. 5. Consider contacting your local state representative's office. They can sometimes help push things along. 6. Document everything! Keep a log of all your calls, who you spoke to, and what they said. 7. If it's been more than 14 days since you filed, you might want to file an appeal. Hope this helps! Hang in there, the system is frustrating but you'll get through it eventually.

have u tried faxing ur docs? sometimes that works better than online submission. old school but effective lol

I'm telling you, the whole system is rigged against us. They probably hope we'll just give up and go back to work. It's a disgrace how they treat people who are already struggling. 😡

Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you first filed? Like an email or a letter? Might be worth double-checking that your claim actually went through.

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I finally got through that way after weeks of trying!

ugh im in the exact same situation rn. been almost a month with no $$$. this thread is giving me anxiety lol 😅