SDI claim taking over 30 days to process - what can I do?
Has anyone else been waiting forever for their SDI claim to be processed? It's been over a month now and I'm still waiting. Is this normal? I'm starting to get really frustrated with how long it's taking. Any advice on what I should do or say when I finally get through to someone on the phone?
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Sofia Torres
Ugh, I feel your pain! I've been dealing with this for weeks too. It's ridiculous how long they make us wait. Have you tried calling them? I heard sometimes that can speed things up.
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Dylan Campbell
I've tried calling but can never get through. It's so frustrating! How long have you been waiting?
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Sofia Torres
Going on 6 weeks now 😫 This system is a joke
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Dmitry Sokolov
Yall need to chill. This is normal. took me 2 months to get my first payment. just gotta be patient
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Ava Martinez
Here's what you need to do when you finally get someone on the phone: 1. Ask for a status update on your claim 2. Find out if there's any missing information they need from you 3. Ask about the expected timeline for processing 4. Get the name and ID of the person you're speaking with 5. Request a follow-up call or email if it's not resolved soon Be polite but firm. Remember, the person on the phone didn't cause the delay, but they can help solve it. Good luck!
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Dylan Campbell
Thank you so much! This is really helpful. I'll definitely use these tips when I finally get through.
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Miguel Ramos
Great advice! I'd add: keep a log of all your calls and who you spoke to. It helps if you need to escalate later.
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QuantumQuasar
lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 ive been in this boat for 2 months now. its a joke
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Zainab Omar
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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Connor Gallagher
Sounds sketchy. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Zainab Omar
Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Yara Sayegh
20 bucks to skip the hold time? sign me up! 💯
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Keisha Johnson
have u tried faxing ur docs? sometimes that works faster than waiting for them to process online submissions
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Dylan Campbell
Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!
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Paolo Longo
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You're more likely to get through and the agents are less burnt out.
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CosmicCowboy
Anyone else notice how the wait times got way worse after covid? Its like they never recovered from the backlog 🤔
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Amina Diallo
Yep, it's a mess. I heard they lost a bunch of staff and never replaced them. Classic government move 🙄
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Oliver Schulz
Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up if you're really stuck.
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Dylan Campbell
I didn't even know that was an option! How do I find my rep?
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Oliver Schulz
Just google '[your city] state representative'. Most have a 'constituent services' section on their website where you can ask for help with state agencies.
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