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Ava Johnson

SDI claim filed, no payments received yet. How long did it take you?

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated. I filed my SDI claim a while ago and I still haven't received any payments. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for you to get your first payment? I'm starting to worry because bills are piling up and I don't know what to do. Any advice would be appreciated!

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat a few months ago. It took almost 6 weeks for me to get my first payment. The waiting game is brutal 😫

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6 weeks?! That's insane. Did you have to do anything special to finally get it?

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Honestly, I just kept calling and bugging them. It's a pain, but squeaky wheel gets the grease and all that 🤷‍♂️

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6 weeks is actually not bad from what I've heard. Some ppl are waiting months!

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Have you tried calling them? Sometimes there's an issue with your claim that they don't tell you about unless you call.

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

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

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I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of hold time.

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$20 to actually talk to someone? Might be worth it at this point 🤔

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Here's what I've learned from my experience and others: 1. Make sure all your paperwork is filled out correctly. Double-check everything! 2. If you haven't heard anything in 2 weeks, start calling. 3. Keep a log of all your calls and who you talked to. 4. Check your online account daily for updates. 5. If possible, get your doctor to follow up on their end. Hang in there! The system is frustrating but keep at it. 💪

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely start calling them tomorrow.

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This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to get what were owed? the system is broken af 🤡

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Preach! 👏 It's like they make it difficult on purpose

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ikr? feels like we're begging for scraps when we've paid into this system our whole working lives

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Pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open. I got through faster that way.

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Has anyone had luck with contacting their local representative? I've heard sometimes they can help speed things up.

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I tried that once. Took forever to hear back, but they did eventually help. Worth a shot if youre desperate

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Just wanted to say hang in there, OP. This process can be soul-crushing, but you're not alone. We're all in this leaky boat together 🚣‍♀️

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Thanks for the support. It really helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess.

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