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SDI payment late, can't log in to account. Anyone else?

I was supposed to get my SDI payment on Friday, but it's still not here. I can't even log into my account to check what's going on. Got a text about some notice, but the website won't let me in. Anyone else dealing with this? It's so frustrating!

Lucas Bey

Ugh, I feel you. The SDI system is a total mess rn. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes it's the only way to get answers.

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Charlotte Jones

Yeah, I've been trying to call all day. It's impossible to get through! 😤

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Harper Thompson

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins of hold time that way.

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Charlotte Jones

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning.

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Caleb Stark

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. 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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Jade O'Malley

Sounds too good to be true. Is it legit?

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Caleb Stark

Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.

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Hunter Edmunds

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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Caleb Stark

It took about 2 hours for me, but beats spending all day trying to get through!

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Ella Lewis

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes SDI emails end up there. Also, try clearing your browser cache and cookies before logging in again.

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Andrew Pinnock

This is why we need to FIRE NEWSOM! The whole system is broken and nobody's fixing it. 🤬

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Brianna Schmidt

Chill, dude. This isn't a political forum. OP just needs help with their claim.

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Andrew Pinnock

Whatever, man. You can't deny the system's a joke. 🤡

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Alexis Renard

I had a similar issue last month. Turns out there was a problem with my bank info. Double-check that all your payment details are correct in your account (when you can log in). might save you some headache later.

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Charlotte Jones

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely check that once I can get into my account.

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Camila Jordan

Here's what I'd do: 1. Keep trying to log in, but use different browsers or devices. 2. Call first thing in the morning when they open. 3. If you can't get through, consider using a paid service like Claimyr to connect you. 4. Check your mail carefully - sometimes they send important notices by post. 5. If you have a disability legal aid organization in your area, they might be able to help or advise. 6. Document everything - dates you tried to log in, call attempts, any messages you've received. Hang in there! The system sucks, but persistence usually pays off eventually.

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Charlotte Jones

Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! This is really helpful. I'll start working through this list tomorrow.

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Tyler Lefleur

This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit tbh

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Madeline Blaze

lol welcome to the club 🎉 been waiting on my payment for 3 weeks now. SDI is a joke

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Max Knight

Have you tried reaching out to your local assembly member's office? They can sometimes help push things along with SDI.

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Charlotte Jones

I didn't even know that was an option! How do I find my assembly member?

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Max Knight

Just google "find my california assembly member" and enter your address. Their office usually has a form for constituent services. Good luck!

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