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SDI payment missing since July 31st - What to do?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I haven't gotten my SDI payment since the end of July. It's been over a month now and I'm starting to get worried. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? I'm not sure what to do next. Should I call them? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve SDI payment delay issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_woJ0wtZTI

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AstroAlpha

Ugh, I feel your pain. I went through something similar last year. Have you tried checking your account online? Sometimes there's info there that can help.

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Chloe Davis

Yeah, I checked online but there's nothing new there. It just shows my last payment from July. 😕

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AstroAlpha

Dang, that sucks. Definitely time to give them a call then. Good luck!

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Diego Chavez

Calling is probably your best bet at this point. But be prepared to wait on hold FOREVER. Last time I called, I was on hold for like 3 hours. It's ridiculous.

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Anastasia Smirnova

I found a way to get someone on the phone without the crazy wait times. 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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Sean O'Brien

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Anastasia Smirnova

I was skeptical at first too, but it really worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Zara Shah

20 bucks tho? Idk man, seems steep just to make a phone call.

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Anastasia Smirnova

I get it, but for me, it was worth not having to sit by my phone all day. Time is money, ya know?

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Luca Bianchi

Here's what you need to do when you get someone on the phone: 1. Be polite but firm. These folks deal with angry people all day. 2. Have all your info ready - claim number, dates of last payment, etc. 3. Ask them to check for any flags or issues on your account. 4. If they can't help, ask to speak to a supervisor. 5. Get the name and ID of everyone you talk to. 6. Take notes during the call. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.

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Chloe Davis

This is super helpful, thank you so much! I'll definitely use this when I call.

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GalacticGuardian

Great advice! I'd add: ask them for a direct number or extension if possible. Makes follow-ups way easier.

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Nia Harris

have you checked your mail? sometimes they send notices about payment issues thru snail mail 🐌

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Chloe Davis

Good point! I'll double check my mail pile. Thanks!

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Mateo Gonzalez

OMG I'm in the exact same boat!!! Haven't gotten paid since 7/29. This system is so broken 😡

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Aisha Ali

Seriously, it's like they WANT us to struggle. smh

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Mateo Gonzalez

Right?! It's like, do they not realize we have bills to pay? 🙄

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Ethan Moore

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open. I've had better luck that way.

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Yuki Nakamura

Anybody else notice that these issues always seem to happen around the end of the fiscal year? 🤔 Coincidence? I think not.

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StarSurfer

Ooh, good catch! Never thought about that before. You might be onto something...

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Carmen Reyes

lol welcome to the wonderful world of government efficiency 🤡 good luck OP!

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