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SDI claim filed weeks ago, no response. Anyone else experiencing delays?

I filed a disability claim a while back and haven't received anything yet. It's been weeks and I'm getting worried. Has anyone else experienced long delays with their disability claims? Any advice on how to speed up the process or at least get some information on the status of my claim?

James Martinez

Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Filed my claim over a month ago and still radio silence. The waiting game is killing me 😫

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Olivia Harris

A month? That's nothing. I've been waiting for 3 months now. The system is completely broken 🤬

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Alexander Zeus

Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that can help speed things up.

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James Martinez

I've tried calling but can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Alicia Stern

Here's what I've learned from my experience with disability claims: 1. Document everything. Keep copies of all your paperwork and medical records. 2. Follow up regularly. Try calling at least once a week. 3. Be persistent. Sometimes you have to be a squeaky wheel to get attention. 4. Check your online account for updates if you have one. 5. Consider reaching out to your local representative's office. They can sometimes help expedite things. 6. Make sure you've submitted all required forms. Sometimes delays happen because of missing information. Hang in there, OP. The process can be slow, but don't give up!

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Chloe Boulanger

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try reaching out to my local rep's office. Didn't even think of that.

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Gabriel Graham

This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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Drake

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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Sarah Jones

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

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Sebastian Scott

$20? That's kinda steep just to talk to someone...

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Drake

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

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Emily Sanjay

Can confirm, I used it too. Worth every penny tbh

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Jordan Walker

have you checked your mail carefully? sometimes they send requests for additional info that look like junk mail. i almost missed mine and it woulda delayed my claim even more

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Natalie Adams

The disability system is a joke. I've been fighting with them for months. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it. 🤡

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Elijah O'Reilly

Preach! 👏 The whole thing needs a complete overhaul.

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Amara Torres

Anyone else notice that claims filed after covid seem to take way longer? Or is it just me?

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Olivia Van-Cleve

Definitely not just you. I think they're swamped with claims now.

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Mason Kaczka

yep, covid screwed everything up. my friend who works at the agency says theyre super understaffed

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Sophia Russo

Pro tip: if you can, submit everything online. It usually processes faster than paper forms.

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Chloe Boulanger

Thanks for the tip! I did submit online, so hopefully that helps.

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