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SDI hasn't processed my medical certification for 2 weeks, no payments for a month. Help!

I haven't gotten my disability payments for a month now. It's so frustrating! I sent in my medical certification two weeks ago, but it still hasn't been processed. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to get through to someone at SDI? It's nearly impossible to reach them!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve disability payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5a3gNdByYQ

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Oliver Wagner

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat last year. Have you tried calling first thing in the morning? Sometimes that works better.

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GalaxyGazer

I've tried calling at all hours, no luck 😭 It's like they don't want us to reach them!

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Pro tip: call right at 8:00:01 AM. Set an alarm and everything. Sometimes you can get through before the lines get jammed.

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GalaxyGazer

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Javier Mendoza

The whole system is broken af. I've been waiting on my claim for 3 months now. It's ridiculous how they expect us to survive without income for so long.

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Emma Thompson

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Malik Davis

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

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Isabella Santos

$20? That's kinda steep just to make a phone call...

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Emma Thompson

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

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StarStrider

Can confirm, I used it last week. Got through in like 30 mins. Beats spending all day on hold!

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Ravi Gupta

Have you tried faxing your medical certification? Sometimes that's faster than mailing it. Also, make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them. The EDD is notorious for 'losing' paperwork.

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GalaxyGazer

I didn't even think about faxing! Do you know if they have a fax number?

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Ravi Gupta

Yeah, it's 1-855-341-6670. Good luck!

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Freya Pedersen

This is why we need to overhaul the entire disability system. It's a joke that people who are already struggling with health issues have to jump through so many hoops just to get the benefits they're entitled to. We should be making it easier, not harder!

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Omar Hassan

Preach! 🙌 The system is designed to wear us down so we give up.

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Chloe Anderson

100% agree. We need to vote for politicians who will actually fix this mess.

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Diego Vargas

Here's what I've learned from dealing with SDI for years: 1. Always keep copies of everything you send them. EVERYTHING. 2. If you can, fax your documents instead of mailing them. It's faster and you get a confirmation. 3. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 4. If you're really stuck, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. 5. Join Facebook groups or forums dedicated to SDI issues. Sometimes you can get insider tips. 6. If all else fails, consider hiring an advocate or lawyer who specializes in disability claims. Remember, you're entitled to these benefits. Don't give up!

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GalaxyGazer

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try contacting my state rep if I can't get through soon.

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CosmicCruiser

This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit. Super helpful!

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Anastasia Fedorov

lol welcome to the wonderful world of SDI where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up 🤡

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Sean Doyle

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update info there before they send out notices.

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GalaxyGazer

Yeah, I check it obsessively. No updates there either 😞

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Zara Rashid

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should privatize the disability insurance system. The government clearly can't handle it efficiently.

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Luca Romano

Because private insurance companies are sooo much better at paying claims? 🙄

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Nia Jackson

Nah, we just need to properly fund and staff the current system. Privatization would just make it worse for most people.

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