Trouble reaching SDI for claim status - silent calls and long hold times. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to check on my disability claim status but I'm having trouble getting through on the phone. Has anyone else experienced this? I called and when I answered, there was just silence on the other end. My phone showed the call was ongoing, but I couldn't hear anything. I'm not sure if I should hang up or stay on the line. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Ravi Sharma
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!
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Freya Larsen
Same here! I swear they do it on purpose to discourage us from calling š
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Omar Hassan
I think its just outdated tech. Still annoying af tho
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Ravi Sharma
Whatever the reason, it needs to be fixed ASAP. We're already dealing with health issues, we don't need this extra stress!
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Chloe Taylor
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.
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ShadowHunter
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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Diego Ramirez
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Anastasia Sokolov
20 bucks? Thats kinda steep for a phone call...
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ShadowHunter
I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Sean O'Connor
How long did it take for them to get through?
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ShadowHunter
It took about an hour and a half, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music the whole time. Got stuff done around the house instead!
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Zara Ahmed
Here's what I've learned from dealing with the disability office: ā¢ Always call first thing in the morning when they open ā¢ If you get silence, hang up immediately and try again ā¢ Keep a log of all your calls (date, time, result) ā¢ Be persistent! Sometimes it takes multiple attempts ā¢ Have all your claim info ready before you call ā¢ 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! šŖ
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Isabella Santos
Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling right when they open tomorrow.
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Luca Conti
Great tips! I'd add: if u get a real person, ask for their employee ID or name. Makes follow-ups easier
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Nia Johnson
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 š¤¬
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CyberNinja
Preach! š It's like they forget we're dealing with health issues on top of this nonsense
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Mateo Lopez
ikr? feels like we're playing phone tag with a brick wall sometimes lol
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Aisha Abdullah
Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along or at least get you some answers.
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Isabella Santos
I hadn't thought of that! Do you know how I would go about contacting them?
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Aisha Abdullah
Just google your state + 'find my representative'. Most have contact forms on their websites. Explain your situation and they might be able to help!
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Ethan Davis
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 š©
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