Trouble reaching SDI for claim status - silent calls and long hold times. Help!

Ugh, I've been there. The disability office's phone system is a nightmare. I've had calls drop, silence, and even weird beeping noises. It's so frustrating!

Pro tip: always hang up if there's silence. It's probably a glitch in their system. Try calling back, but be prepared to wait on hold for a looong time.

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

Here's what I've learned from dealing with the disability office: • Always call first thing in the morning when they open • If you get silence, hang up immediately and try again • Keep a log of all your calls (date, time, result) • Be persistent! Sometimes it takes multiple attempts • Have all your claim info ready before you call • If possible, try to use their online portal for status updates Hope this helps! Dealing with bureaucracy is a pain, but don't give up. You've got this! 💪

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get basic info about our claims??? the system is broken af 🤬

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along or at least get you some answers.

OP, when did you file your claim? If it's been less than 2 weeks, they might not have any updates yet. The waiting game suuuucks 😩