SDI Postpartum Disability Claim Disqualified - No Explanation Given. Help!

Ugh, that sucks! The whole system is a mess. When did you file your claim? Sometimes timing can be an issue. Also, what was your job before filing? Some employers have weird rules about eligibility.

I've been there, it's so frustrating! Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check all your paperwork. Make sure you didn't miss any signatures or dates. 2. Call the SDI office ASAP. Be prepared to wait on hold for hours. 3. If you can't get through, try contacting your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes help push things through. 4. Get a letter from your doctor confirming your postpartum status and inability to work. 5. Don't give up! Keep calling and pushing until you get answers. Remember, the system is overloaded right now, so persistence is key. Good luck!

lol welcome to the wonderful world of SDI 🤡 where nothing makes sense and the rules change daily

Have you checked if your employer reported your wages correctly? Sometimes that can cause issues with claims. Might be worth asking HR if everything was submitted properly on their end.

I found a way to actually 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/Ize0EkN4HDI

OP, make sure you're calling the right department! I once spent weeks trying to resolve an issue because I kept getting transferred to the wrong place. SDI and unemployment are separate, even though they're both EDD.

This happened to me too! Turns out there was a glitch in there system and my claim got flagged by mistake. Keep pushing and don't take no for an answer!

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out and back in to ur account can refresh the status. worth a shot!

I'm in the same boat, girl. These government systems are a joke. We're just trying to take care of our babies and they make it so hard. Sending you strength! 💪👶

I went through something similar last year! A few things that might help: 1. Check if you filed within the right timeframe - SDI has strict deadlines after childbirth 2. Make sure your doctor's certification was complete and properly filled out 3. Verify that you had enough wages reported in your base period (they look at specific quarters) 4. Sometimes it's as simple as a missing signature or date on the forms Also, try calling first thing in the morning (8 AM sharp) - I had better luck getting through then. The SDI number is different from regular unemployment, so make sure you're calling 1-800-480-3287 specifically for disability claims. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but you deserve those benefits, especially as a new mom. Keep us posted on how it goes!