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SDI claim update: Disconnected calls and radio silence. Any tips?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get an update on my SDI claim. I filed it a while back and haven't heard anything. Has anyone else had trouble getting through to them? I tried calling but got disconnected. It's so frustrating!

Aisha Mohammed

Ugh, I feel your pain. The SDI system is a nightmare rn. I've been trying to get an update on my claim for weeks. Have you tried calling first thing in the morning? Sometimes that works better.

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Luca Ricci

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow. Do you know what time they open?

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Aisha Mohammed

I think its 8am, but double check on there website to be sure. Good luck!

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Ethan Campbell

8am is correct. But be ready to hit redial for an hour straight šŸ™„

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Yuki Watanabe

I found a method to 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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Carmen Sanchez

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

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Andre Dupont

20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The system is broken if we gotta pay to talk to someone šŸ˜¤

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Yuki Watanabe

I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save time, ya know?

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Zoe Papadakis

Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?

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Yuki Watanabe

Sure! You just go to their website, choose the SDI line, pay, and they start calling. When they get a real person, your phone rings. No guarantee, but it worked for me first try.

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ThunderBolt7

Have you tried checking your claim status online? Sometimes its faster than calling.

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Jamal Edwards

SDI is the worst! I've been waiting for 3 months to get my claim approved. The whole system needs an overhaul. šŸ¤¬

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Mei Chen

3 months?! That's insane. Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up.

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Jamal Edwards

No, I haven't. Thats actually a good idea. I'll look into it, thanks!

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Liam O'Sullivan

Here's what I've learned about getting SDI updates after dealing with this for way too long: ā€¢ Try calling right when they open at 8am ā€¢ Use the online portal to check your claim status regularly ā€¢ If you can't get through, try emailing them (response times vary) ā€¢ Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them ā€¢ If all else fails, contact your local state representative for help It's a frustrating process, but persistence is key. Don't give up! And remember, once approved, payments are usually retroactive to your filing date.

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Luca Ricci

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! This is super helpful. I'll definitely try these steps.

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Amara Okonkwo

This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh šŸ’Æ

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Giovanni Marino

lol good luck. SDI is where claims go to die. I'm convinced they just ignore us and hope we'll go away šŸ¤”

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Fatima Al-Sayed

Sad but true. The system is totally broken.

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Dylan Hughes

Has anyone had luck with the SDI mobile app? I heard they launched one recently but idk if it's any good.

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NightOwl42

I tried it. It's okay for checking status, but still can't get ahold of a real person through it. Better than nothing I guess šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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