SDI claim filed - How long for response? Tips to speed up process?
Hey everyone, I just filed for SDI and I'm wondering how long it usually takes to get a response. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips on what to expect or how to speed things up?
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Nia Thompson
I filed for SDI about 2 months ago and it took forever to hear back. The waiting game is brutal. Make sure all your paperwork is in order and double-check everything before submitting. Good luck!
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Mateo Rodriguez
•2 months?! That's insane. Did you try calling them at all during that time?
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Nia Thompson
•Yeah, I tried calling but it was impossible to get through. Spent hours on hold and never spoke to anyone. It's so frustrating 😤
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Aisha Hussain
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold that way.
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GalacticGladiator
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
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Ethan Brown
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Yuki Yamamoto
•I'm skeptical. Why should we have to pay to talk to a government agency? 🤔
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GalacticGladiator
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me weeks of frustration. Worth every penny imo. You can always try calling yourself first if you've got the patience of a saint lol
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Carmen Ruiz
ugh, the SDI system is such a mess rn. I've been waiting for 6 weeks and still nothing. Anyone know if there's a backlog or something?
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Andre Lefebvre
Here's what worked for me: 1. Submit all docs online if possible 2. Follow up with a phone call after a week 3. Be persistent but polite 4. Document all your interactions It took about 3 weeks total for me. Hope this helps!
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Luca Greco
•Thanks for the detailed advice! Did you have any issues getting through on the phone?
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Andre Lefebvre
•Oh yeah, it was a nightmare. Took me like 50 tries over 3 days. But once I got through, the rep was actually super helpful.
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Zoe Dimitriou
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get whats owed to us? 🤡 system is broken af
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QuantumQuest
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose or something
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Jamal Anderson
•Fr fr. We pay into this system our whole working lives and then have to fight to use it. Makes no sense.
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Mei Zhang
Has anyone tried reaching out to their local representative? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.
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Liam McGuire
•I did this! It actually helped a lot. My case got 'escalated' and I heard back within a week after months of silence.
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Amara Eze
•How do you even find out who your local rep is? 😅
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Liam McGuire
•Just google '[your city] state representative'. Most have contact forms on their websites. Good luck!
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Emma Wilson
I'm in a similar boat - just filed last week and already feeling anxious about the wait time! Reading everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying 😅 Sounds like the key is being super organized with documentation and having patience (easier said than done). Thanks for asking this question @Luca - definitely not alone in wondering about this process!
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