SDI check 2+ weeks late - anyone else experiencing delays?
Has anyone else been waiting forever for their state disability check? It's been over 2 weeks since I was supposed to get paid and still nothing. This is getting ridiculous. I've got bills to pay and can't afford to wait much longer. Anyone know what's going on or how to speed things up?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve state disability payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfMyDcyKWA
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Yara Sabbagh
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. It's been almost 3 weeks for me now. I've tried calling but can never get through to a real person. This is so frustrating!
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Keisha Johnson
•3 weeks?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things along.
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Yara Sabbagh
•No, I haven't thought of that. Good idea! I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the tip!
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Paolo Rizzo
•Local rep is hit or miss tbh. I tried that and got nowhere. 🤷♂️
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QuantumQuest
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI
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Amina Sy
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Oliver Fischer
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 🤡
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QuantumQuest
•I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Natasha Petrova
•Can you give more details about how it works? Do they guarantee you'll get through?
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QuantumQuest
•Sure! You just go to their website, choose the department you need to call, pay, and they start calling right away. They text you when they get someone on the line. No guarantee, but it worked for me first try.
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Javier Morales
Here's what I've learned after dealing with SDI for months: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Keep all your paperwork organized and ready. 3. If you can't get through on the phone, try faxing your documents. 4. Double-check that your doctor submitted everything correctly. 5. Consider reaching out to your state representative for help. 6. Join Facebook groups for SDI claimants - lots of good info there. 7. If all else fails, file a complaint with the state labor board. Hope this helps someone! Hang in there, everyone. 💪
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Connor O'Brien
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! I'll definitely try some of these tips. You're a lifesaver! 🙏
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Emma Davis
•This should be pinned to the top of the sub. So helpful!
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GalaxyGlider
have you checked your claim status online? sometimes there holding payments bcuz of missing info
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Malik Robinson
I'm convinced they do this on purpose to save money. Keep us waiting and hope we give up. It's criminal.
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Isabella Silva
•Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Idk about that. I think they're just understaffed and overwhelmed. Still sucks tho
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Freya Andersen
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's how I finally got through after weeks of trying!
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Omar Farouk
•What time do they open?
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Freya Andersen
•8am Pacific Time. Set your alarm and be ready to dial!
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CosmicCadet
guys i'm literally crying rn. i've been waiting for 6 weeks and my landlord is threatening to evict me. what do i do??
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Chloe Harris
•Oh no, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Have you looked into local rent assistance programs? Some cities have emergency funds for situations like this.
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CosmicCadet
•i didn't know about that. ill look into it. thank u 😭
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Diego Mendoza
Anyone else notice that the wait times seem to be getting worse? I swear it wasn't this bad a few months ago.
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Anastasia Popova
LPT: If you're having trouble getting your disability payments, try contacting your state senator or assembly member's office. They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with state agency issues. It's literally their job to help you!
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Sean Flanagan
•This! 👆 My senator's office helped me resolve a 3-month delay in just two weeks.
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Zara Shah
unpopular opinion: maybe we should privatize the disability insurance system. cant be worse than this mess 🤷♂️
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NebulaNomad
•Are you kidding? Private companies would find every excuse not to pay out. At least the state system eventually pays.
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Zara Shah
•fair point. guess there's no easy solution 😕
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