SDI payments missing for 7 weeks - last payment mid-July, no updates. What to do?
I haven't received my SDI payments for the past 7 weeks. The last payment I got was in mid-July. I've been checking my account but there's no update or message about why the payments stopped. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve SDI payments stopped without explanation, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBEnh8fe8uQ
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Katherine Harris
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. My payments stopped in August and I've been trying to get through to someone for weeks. It's so frustrating!
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Madison Allen
•Have you tried calling first thing in the morning? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Katherine Harris
•Yeah, I've tried that. No luck. It's like they don't want us to reach them 🙄
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Joshua Wood
•Same here! It's like they ghosted us all at once. Anyone know if there's been a system glitch or something?
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Justin Evans
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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Emily Parker
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Ezra Collins
•20 bucks? That's steep. But I guess if it works... 🤔
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Justin Evans
•I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Victoria Scott
•How long did you have to wait after using the service?
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Justin Evans
•It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They called me when an agent was on the line.
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Benjamin Johnson
Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your EDD online account for any notices or messages. Sometimes they require additional info and payments stop if you don't respond. 2. Make sure all your certifications are up to date. Missing even one can pause payments. 3. If everything looks good on your end, you NEED to speak with a rep. Keep calling, use the online contact form, or try that calling service someone mentioned. 4. Document everything. Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. 5. If you can't get through, consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through. 6. Check if there have been any policy changes. Sometimes they affect payments and aren't well communicated. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but persistence usually pays off. Good luck!
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Zara Perez
•This is gold 💯 Thanks for taking the time to write it all out!
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Daniel Rogers
•The assembly member tip is underrated. They helped me resolve my issue in like 2 weeks when I'd been stuck for months.
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Aaliyah Reed
have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but I've heard it can work
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Ella Russell
This happened to me last year. Turns out they flagged my account for "potential fraud" for no reason. Took forever to sort out. Check if that might be your issue.
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Sophia Clark
•Oh no, I hope that's not it. How did you find out it was flagged?
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Ella Russell
•I finally got through to a rep after weeks of trying. They told me then. It was a nightmare to fix, had to send in all sorts of documentation.
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Mohammed Khan
its ridiculous how broken the system is. were all just trying to survive here and they make it so dam difficult
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Gavin King
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they forget these are real people with bills to pay.
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Nathan Kim
Anyone else notice that this seems to happen a lot in July/August? Wonder if it's related to the fiscal year or something 🤔
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