How to check SDI claim approval status and get disability insurance info?

I just went through this last month! It can be pretty confusing, but here's what I learned: • First, check your online account if you have one. Sometimes the status is updated there before you get any mail. • If you can't find info online, try calling the disability insurance office directly. Be prepared for a long wait time though. • Make sure you have all your claim numbers and personal info ready when you call. • Ask about the timeline for approval and when you can expect to receive benefits. • Don't forget to ask about any additional documentation they might need from you or your doctor. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Ugh, good luck dealing with the disability office. I've been waiting for 2 months and still haven't heard anything back. It's like they're playing hide and seek with our claims 🙄

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/DOLxZQb92wM

Just a heads up, make sure you understand the difference between State Disability Insurance (SDI) and long-term disability insurance if you have it through your employer. They're two different things and the processes can be pretty different.

has anyone else noticed that the online system is always down for 'maintenance' whenever you actually need to use it? 🤔 I swear they do it on purpose lol

Quick question for the OP - how long ago did you submit your claim? Might help to know so we can give you a better idea of what to expect.