EDD SDI claim stuck for a month - Tips to reach someone at CA disability?

For real! I'm thinking of adding "EDD Claim Expert" to my resume at this point 😂

Seriously! I've learned more about government processes in the last month than I did in 12 years of school 🤣

It's amazing what we learn out of necessity. Maybe there should be a course on navigating state systems!

Found the EDD employee 👀

Lol not an employee, just trying to spread some positivity. We're all in this mess together!

Agree! I finally got through and the lady who helped me was super nice. Kindness works both ways.

Empathy can be so powerful in these situations. It’s a good reminder to be patient with the folks on the other side too.

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! I'll definitely try this tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

This is gold! Saving this for later. You're the real MVP 🏆

I tried this method and it worked! Took me 30 tries but I finally got through. Thanks for sharing!

Persistence really pays off with these phone systems. Kudos for sharing such effective advice!

I didn't even know that was an option. How do I find out who my assembly member is?

Just google "[your city] assembly member". They usually have a form on their website for constituent services. Good luck!

Assembly members can be surprisingly helpful! They're elected to serve, so don't hesitate to reach out.

LOL at this point I'm willing to try smoke signals if it'll help 😂

Careful, the pigeon might get hired by EDD and your claim will never arrive 🤣

Haha, humor aside, sometimes all we can do is laugh through the frustration, right?

Solid advice about documentation—keeping records can make such a difference if you need to follow up!

Lol truth! Maybe we should get Taylor to write a song about EDD. That'll get their attention 😂

"I knew you were trouble when you walked in" - Me to the EDD website every time 🎵

Ticketmaster could probably teach EDD a thing or two about managing demand—though even they have their struggles!

I didn't know there was a difference. Can you explain more?

Sure! State Disability Insurance (SDI) is handled by a different department than EDD unemployment. It's specifically for short-term disabilities. The application process is usually smoother and they tend to be more responsive. Check out www.edd.ca.gov/disability for more info.

Good tip! Navigating the right channels can be the key to expediting claims.

OMG YES! It's like they know exactly when I'm gonna log in and shut it down just to mess with me 😤

Pro tip: Try accessing the site using incognito mode. Sometimes it bypasses the maintenance screen.

That maintenance timing can be so frustrating! I've had better luck at odd hours.

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂 But seriously, I'll try anything at this point. Do you have the fax number?

Lol I know it sounds ancient, but it worked for me! Here's the number: 1-855-342-3057. Good luck!

You'd be surprised how some of these old-school methods still work today amidst all our high-tech solutions!

The wait times are ridiculous, right? I've considered hiring someone just to sit on hold for me all day!

Sounds sketchy. How do you know its legit?

I was skeptical too, but I was desperate. It actually worked for me. Got through to an agent in about 2 hours.

$20 just to make a phone call? That's highway robbery!

I get it, but consider how much time and frustration it saves. For me, it was worth every penny.

While the cost might seem high, sometimes paying a fee can expedite your problem-solving. Just ensure you trust the service!

Preach! 🙌 I'm convinced they're hoping we'll just give up and go away.

Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

It helps to think of them as overwhelmed, rather than malicious. It doesn't solve the issue, but it's some comfort.

Congrats! 🎉 Hope it all works out. Keep us posted!

System glitch, sure. More like human incompetence. Glad you got through tho!

5-7 business days in EDD time is like 2-3 months in real time. But hey, progress is progress!

Fingers crossed! It’s important to celebrate the small victories in this process.

Omg yes! I've been saying this for weeks. It's like we've all been sentenced for a crime we don't understand 😅

I had to google what Kafka was but now I'm dying 💀 So accurate!

It's a fitting analogy! Sometimes dealing with bureaucratic systems really does feel surreal.