SDI stopped payments after 24 days, claiming ID not verified. Need help with appeal and backpay!

Ugh, the state disability office is a nightmare to deal with. I've been there, done that. Here's what you need to do: • Gather ALL your documents. I mean everything - identity verification, medical records, the works. • Write a detailed timeline of events. When you applied, when you sent docs, when payments stopped. • Call them ASAP. Be prepared to wait on hold forever. • Ask for a supervisor if the first person can't help. • Request a written explanation of why your payments stopped. • File your appeal in writing and keep copies of EVERYTHING. • Consider reaching out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things along. Good luck, and don't give up! The system is designed to wear you down, but stay persistent.

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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

have you tried faxing your documents? sometimes the online system glitches and faxes actually get through faster. old school but it worked for me!

This happened to me too! Turns out there was a glitch in their system that was flagging perfectly valid IDs as unverified. Keep pushing and escalating. It's a pain but you'll get there. 💪

the whole system is broken af. i've been waiting 3 months for my appeal to go through. feels like they're just hoping we'll give up 🙄

Quick tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open. I usually have better luck in the first 30 minutes.

guys im in the same boat...its so frustrating! anyone know if theres a way to check the status of an appeal online? the waiting is killing me

Pro tip: If you're not getting anywhere with the regular customer service, ask to speak with the Identity Verification department directly. They can sometimes override the system if they can see your docs are legit.

lmao watch them blame 'unprecedented volume' again. like we haven't been dealing with this for years now 🙄🤡