SDI payment missing, using wrong income data, can't afford surgery now - help!

I found a way to solve SDI claim payment issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtfARmvdAE0

Ugh, SDI is such a nightmare! 🤦‍♂️ I had a similar issue with them using outdated income info. You need to call and explain your work history in detail. Be prepared to provide pay stubs or tax returns to prove your recent income. Don't let them lowball you!

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at SDI. 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

Here's what you need to do to fix your SDI claim: 1. Gather all your income documentation for the past 18 months. 2. Write a detailed letter explaining the situation with your surgeon and the manual claim process. 3. Request a recalculation of your benefit amount based on your most recent income. 4. Ask for an explanation of the missing deposit. 5. If you decide to cancel your claim, get a letter from your doctor explaining why. 6. Send everything via certified mail so you have proof of delivery. 7. Follow up with a phone call (use the trick others mentioned to get through) about a week after mailing. 8. If all else fails, contact your local state representative's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. Don't give up! The system is frustrating, but persistence pays off. Good luck!

wait, your surgeon lost his password for TWO YEARS?? 😂 bruh, that's some next-level procrastination right there. maybe he needs disability for his crippling fear of IT support lmao

I'm in the same boat with the low payments. SDI used my income from when I was working part-time in college instead of my full-time job last year. It's a joke. I'm barely scraping by. 😭

Have you considered applying for other assistance programs while you sort this out? Food stamps, rental assistance, etc. Might help bridge the gap if you decide to go through with the surgery.

This is why we need universal healthcare smh. Imagine having to cancel a necessary surgery because the disability system is so messed up. America, get it together! 🇺🇸🚑💸

idk if this helps, but I had luck reaching SDI through their social media. Try messaging them on Twitter or Facebook. Sometimes public complaints get faster responses. 👀