SDI payments suddenly stopped, can't reach anyone - surgery cancelled!
I'm so frustrated with SDI right now. My payment stopped 4 weeks ago for no reason, and I can't get through to anyone. I've been trying to call for days, waiting on hold for hours. This is seriously affecting my health - I had to cancel my prostate cancer surgery because of this payment issue. I'm worried about having to redo all my medical tests if I can't get this sorted soon. Has anyone else dealt with SDI suddenly stopping payments? Any advice on how to actually reach a human being there?
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StardustSeeker
Man, that sucks. I've been there too. SDI is a nightmare to deal with. Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works better.
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Keisha Taylor
•Yeah, I've tried that. No luck so far. It's like they don't want us to reach them 🙄
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Paolo Marino
•Early morning calls are hit or miss. I had better luck calling around 2 PM. Less traffic then.
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StardustSeeker
•Good point. Afternoons can be better sometimes. Keep trying, OP! Don't give up 💪
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Amina Bah
I feel your pain. SDI is the worst. Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.
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Oliver Becker
Omg, I'm in the exact same boat! My payments stopped 3 weeks ago and I can't get anyone on the phone. It's so frustrating. I hope you get through soon!
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Keisha Taylor
•Thanks, I hope you do too! This whole system is broken 😤
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Natasha Petrova
•Y'all need to chill. The system works fine, you're probably just doing something wrong 🙄
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Oliver Becker
•@profile 5 Seriously? Have you ever tried calling SDI? It's a nightmare!
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Javier Hernandez
I found a way to actually 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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Emma Davis
•Sounds sketchy. Is this legit?
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Javier Hernandez
•Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of waiting on hold.
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LunarLegend
•I've heard of this! My friend used it and got through in like an hour. Might be worth a shot, OP.
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Malik Jackson
Here's what you need to do to get your SDI payments back on track: 1. Document everything: Keep a log of all your calls, including dates, times, and any info you receive. 2. Check your online account: Make sure all your info is up to date and there are no pending forms or requests. 3. Fax your documents: Sometimes faxing can be faster than mailing or uploading online. 4. Contact your healthcare provider: Ensure they've submitted all necessary paperwork. 5. Reach out to your local assemblymember or state senator: They can often help expedite cases. 6. Be persistent: Keep calling, even if it's frustrating. Try different times of day. 7. Consider using a paid service like Claimyr if you're really stuck. Remember, you're entitled to these benefits. Don't give up!
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Keisha Taylor
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try faxing my documents and reaching out to my assemblymember.
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Isabella Oliveira
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for later!
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Ravi Patel
have u tried emailing them? sometimes that works better than calling
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Keisha Taylor
•I didn't even know they had an email option. Do you have the address?
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Ravi Patel
•its on their website somewhere. cant remember exactly where tho sry
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Freya Andersen
This is why we need to overhaul the entire system. SDI is a joke and it's failing the people who need it most. Time for a change!
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Omar Zaki
•Preach! 🙌 The whole thing is a dumpster fire
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CosmicCrusader
•Easy to say, but how would you fix it? It's a complex system
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Freya Andersen
•@profile 14 For starters, they could hire more staff and upgrade their ancient tech. But yeah, it's not simple.
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Chloe Robinson
ugh SDI is the WORST. took me 3 months to get my claim sorted. hang in there OP!
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Diego Flores
Have you checked if there's an SDI office near you? Sometimes you can get better help in person.
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Keisha Taylor
•I didn't think of that. I'll look into it, thanks!
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