SDI pregnancy claim stuck in 'pending processing' for months - no payments received. Help!

I found a way to solve SDI pregnancy claim processing delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilK52N18o6I

Ugh, I'm in the same boat! Filed in October and still nothing. It's ridiculous how long they're taking. Don't they realize we have bills to pay? 🤬

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

Here's what worked for me: 1. Keep all your paperwork organized 2. Call first thing in the morning, right when they open 3. If you can't get through, try faxing your info (yes, fax! It's like we're in the stone age) 4. Email your state representative - sometimes they can help push things along 5. Don't give up! It took me about 6 weeks to get my first payment, but I had to be really persistent. Good luck!

I heard they're super backlogged because of covid. My friend who works at EDD said they're still catching up on claims from last year 😱

This is why we need better maternity leave policies in this country. It's a joke that we have to fight so hard for basic support during pregnancy. 😤

Pro tip: check your claim status online every day. Sometimes they update it without notifying you. Also, make sure you certify for benefits as soon as you're eligible!

am i the only 1 who thinks its weird that we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get money we already paid into the system? smh

Has anyone tried contacting their doctor's office to see if there's an issue with the medical certification? Sometimes that can hold things up.

Ugh, I remember going through this last year. Took forever to get my payments started. Hang in there, OP! It'll come through eventually. 💪