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Jamal Wilson

SDI payments stopped for 3 weeks after updating return-to-work date - what to do?

Hey everyone, I'm having issues with my disability payments. My last payment was 3 weeks ago and I'm not sure what's going on. I updated my return-to-work date to November 1st, but that shouldn't affect my current payments, right? Has anyone else experienced delays like this? I'm getting worried and could use some advice on how to handle this situation.

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Ugh, I feel ya. The disability system is such a mess rn. Have you tried calling them? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating! 😤

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Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold last week.

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lol good luck with that. I tried calling for 2 weeks straight and nada. 🤡

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I had a similar issue last year. Turns out there was a glitch in their system that flagged my account for no reason. Def try to get someone on the phone asap.

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Document everything. Write down dates of your last payment, when you updated your return-to-work date, and any attempts to contact them. 2. Check your online account for any notices or updates you might have missed. 3. If calling doesn't work, try sending a secure message through your online portal. Be concise and clear about the issue. 4. If all else fails, contact your local state representative. They often have liaisons who can help with disability issues. 5. Keep following up. The squeaky wheel gets the grease in these situations. Remember, you're entitled to these benefits. Don't give up! 💪

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Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. 🙏

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This is solid gold advice right here. Wish I had known this when I was dealing with my claim.

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have u checked ur bank account? sometimes they deposit without sending a notice. happened to me once

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Just double-checked and nope, no deposit. 😔 Thanks for the suggestion though!

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The whole system is rigged against us, I swear. They probably hope we'll just give up and go away. Don't let them win!

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Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it complicated on purpose.

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C'mon guys, it's not a conspiracy. The system is just outdated and understaffed.

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Quick question - did you receive any kind of confirmation when you updated your return-to-work date? Sometimes those updates can trigger a review of your claim.

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You know what, I'm not sure if I did. I'll have to dig through my emails. Thanks for bringing that up!

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Ive been in the same boat. its so stressful when the payments stop coming. hang in there OP!

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I went through something similar about 6 months ago. When I updated my return-to-work date, it actually triggered an automatic review of my claim status. The system flagged it as a potential change in my disability status, even though I was just updating future dates. It took about 4 weeks to resolve once I finally got through to someone. In the meantime, I had to submit additional medical documentation to prove I was still disabled. The key is to keep all your medical records handy and be prepared to resubmit paperwork. Also, if you have a case worker assigned, try reaching out to them directly via email - sometimes that's faster than the general phone line.

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This is super helpful! I'm definitely going to gather all my medical records just in case. Do you remember what specific documentation they asked for during your review? I want to be prepared with everything they might need.

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I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! My payments stopped about 2 weeks ago after I had to update some information in my account. From what I've learned lurking in this community, it seems like any changes to your claim can trigger an automatic review, which temporarily pauses payments while they verify everything. It's incredibly frustrating because they don't always notify you that this is happening. I'd recommend calling first thing in the morning (like others suggested) and also sending a secure message through your online portal asking specifically about the status of your claim and if there's a review in progress. Document everything - dates, times you called, reference numbers if you get any. Hang in there, we'll get through this! 💪

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This makes so much sense! I had no idea that updating information could trigger an automatic review. That would definitely explain why my payments suddenly stopped. I'm going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning and also send that secure message like you suggested. Really appreciate you sharing your experience - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess. Fingers crossed we both get our issues resolved soon! 🤞

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