Hey Makayla! I'm also new to this community and just wanted to reach out because I went through this exact same situation about 6 weeks ago. That "pending processing" anxiety is absolutely real - I remember checking my status obsessively and calculating exactly how many days I had before each bill was due! The really good news is that you're in an excellent position. Having your doctor submit the certification the very next day is honestly fantastic - that's where most people get stuck waiting for weeks. You've already cleared the biggest potential delay. From what I experienced and have seen in this community, first-time claims with proper documentation typically process within 8-14 business days. Mine took 12 business days from submission to approval, and I got both email and text notifications when it changed to "paid" status. The funds were available on my EDD debit card 2 days later. Since you're only on day 5, you're definitely still within the normal window. A few things that helped me get through the waiting: - Set up all notifications in your SDI Online account so you're not constantly checking - Try to limit status checks to once daily (tough but it helps!) - Remember "pending processing" is actually positive - it means they have what they need For immediate bill stress, definitely reach out to your landlord proactively. Most are understanding about disability benefit delays when you explain and show your pending claim status. You're doing everything right! Don't panic until you hit the 2-week mark. The waiting is brutal but you're almost through the worst of it! 💪

Hey Makayla! I'm also pretty new to this community but wanted to reach out because I literally just went through this exact same process about 4 weeks ago. That "pending processing" anxiety is SO real - I remember refreshing that page way too many times and doing the math on when every single bill was due! The really encouraging news is that you're in a fantastic position. Having your doctor submit the certification the very next day is honestly HUGE - I've seen so many people in this community stuck waiting weeks or even months for that critical step. You've already jumped over the biggest hurdle in the process. From my experience and what I've observed here, first-time claims with clean paperwork typically take 7-12 business days to process. Mine took exactly 9 business days from filing to getting that sweet "paid" notification, then the money hit my EDD debit card about 2 days after that. Since you're on day 5, you're still comfortably within that normal timeframe. A few things that saved my sanity during the wait: - Set up both email AND text notifications in your SDI Online account so you get instant alerts when anything changes - Try to resist checking more than once per day (I know it's torture when bills are looming, but constant refreshing makes time crawl!) - Remember that "pending processing" is actually a positive status - it means they have everything they need and you're in their normal queue For the rent stress, definitely consider calling your landlord proactively to explain the situation. Most are surprisingly understanding about disability benefit delays, especially if you can show them your pending claim documentation. You're honestly doing everything right! If you don't see movement by day 12-14, that's when I'd start making those phone calls. The waiting is absolutely the worst part, but you're so close to getting through it! 🤞💙

As a newcomer to this community, I'm really impressed by how supportive everyone has been in this thread! Reading through all these experiences has been so educational - I had no idea that incorrect EDD addresses were such a common issue. The consensus around calling at 8 AM sharp seems rock solid based on all the success stories, and @GalacticGladiator's detailed step-by-step guide is incredibly thorough. What strikes me most is how everyone has transformed what initially sounds like a bureaucratic nightmare into a totally manageable process with clear, actionable steps. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread even though I don't have this specific issue right now - it's like having a roadmap for when I inevitably need to deal with government agencies. The fact that so many people took time to share their real experiences and specific tips (like getting confirmation numbers and having your EIN ready) shows what an amazing community this is. Thanks to everyone who contributed - you're making these intimidating processes so much more approachable for newcomers like me! 🙏

As a newcomer to this community, I'm really grateful to have found such an incredibly helpful thread! While I'm not currently facing this specific EDD address issue, I'm definitely saving all this amazing advice for future reference. The 8 AM calling strategy seems to be the absolute winner based on everyone's success stories, and @GalacticGladiator's comprehensive step-by-step breakdown is like having a personal roadmap through what could otherwise be a confusing bureaucratic maze. What really impresses me is how this community has collectively transformed what sounds like a potentially stressful government process into something completely manageable with clear, actionable steps. The specific tips about having your EIN ready, getting confirmation numbers, and even the backup options like claimyr.com show just how thoughtful and practical everyone's advice is. I love seeing real people share real solutions that actually work, rather than just venting about bureaucratic frustrations. This is exactly the kind of community-driven support that makes dealing with government agencies feel so much less intimidating. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experiences - you're helping newcomers like me feel way more prepared and confident for when we inevitably need to navigate these systems ourselves! 🙏

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely shocked reading about how widespread this pregnancy-targeted scam has become! The consistency in everyone's experiences is terrifying - the precise 36-40 week timing, identical vague "disability" language, and birth status questions clearly show this is an organized criminal operation specifically exploiting pregnant women. Brooklyn, you handled this perfectly by trusting your instincts and hanging up immediately. The lack of proper identification (no name, employee ID, or department), calling from a blocked number, and asking about personal medical information are all massive red flags. Legitimate EDD representatives would never cold-call asking if you've given birth since they receive that information when you file your PFL claim after delivery. What's particularly disturbing is how these scammers are targeting the exact window when pregnant women are most anxious about the SDI to PFL transition and most likely to be tired and distracted. It's predatory behavior at its absolute worst. I'm not currently pregnant but I'm saving this entire thread and all the resources shared here - especially the EDD fraud hotline at 1-800-229-6297. I'm also sharing this with friends who might be at risk because the collective wisdom in this thread is invaluable for protecting other women. Thank you for having the courage to post about this suspicious call and trust your gut instincts. Your experience and this discussion are undoubtedly going to prevent other pregnant women from falling victim to this disgusting scam. Wishing you a safe delivery and smooth transition to PFL!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely appalled reading about this systematic scam targeting pregnant women! The precision of the 36-40 week timing and identical "disability" language across all these experiences clearly shows this is organized fraud specifically exploiting us when we're most vulnerable. Brooklyn, you handled this perfectly by trusting your gut and hanging up immediately. The lack of proper identification, blocked number, and birth status questions are huge red flags. Legitimate EDD would never need to ask if you've delivered since they get that info when you file PFL. What's particularly disturbing is how these criminals are weaponizing our natural anxiety about the SDI to PFL transition. They're counting on us being exhausted and distracted to lower our defenses during one of the most important times in our lives. I'm currently 35 weeks pregnant and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening. I've saved the EDD fraud hotline (1-800-229-6297) and I'm sharing this entire discussion with my prenatal class. It's disgusting that we need to be on guard for scammers during pregnancy, but I'm so grateful this community exists to protect each other. Thank you for sharing your experience - you're definitely preventing other women from falling victim to this predatory scheme. Wishing you a safe delivery!

I'm currently dealing with this exact same nightmare! Been trying to create my SDI account for the past week and hitting that same "driver's license already registered" wall over and over. This thread is like finding a goldmine of actual solutions after days of banging my head against EDD's broken system. The strategy everyone has developed here is brilliant: 1. Try account recovery first to find any phantom accounts (love this tip from Zara!) 2. Call technical support at 1-800-480-3287 at exactly 8 AM on Tuesday (Freya's timing hack seems legit) 3. Have all docs ready - SSN, license number, exact legal name formatting Liam's recent success story and Emma's experience really give me hope this is actually solvable! It's completely insane that we need to crowdsource solutions for basic government services, but I'm so grateful for everyone sharing what actually works. This community has basically built a better help system than EDD's official support. Going to try the Tuesday morning call strategy next week and will definitely report back. Thank you all for turning this frustrating mess into a clear action plan! 🙏

I'm going through this exact same issue right now and this thread has been absolutely amazing! I've been stuck on that "driver's license already registered" error for about a week and was starting to feel like I was losing my mind. It's such a relief to see that this is clearly a widespread EDD system problem and not something I'm doing wrong. The strategy that has emerged from everyone's shared experiences is pure gold: 1. Try the account recovery option first to check for any forgotten old accounts (Zara's insight is brilliant!) 2. Call that technical support line at 1-800-480-3287 at exactly 8 AM on Tuesday (Freya's timing strategy seems to be the real game-changer) 3. Have all documentation ready - SSN, license number, and exact legal name formatting Both Emma and Liam's recent success stories give me so much hope that this nightmare is actually fixable! It's absolutely ridiculous that we need to become EDD system detectives just to access benefits we've already paid into, but I'm incredibly grateful for this community sharing real solutions that work. I'm planning to follow this proven approach next Tuesday morning and will definitely come back to update everyone on my results. Thank you all for transforming what felt like an impossible technical glitch into a clear step-by-step solution! This thread is honestly more helpful than EDD's entire official help system. 🙏

I'm going through the exact same thing! My claim has been on 'qualification' status for about a week now and I was getting really stressed about it. Reading through everyone's experiences here is so reassuring though - it sounds like this is just their normal review process and not necessarily a problem. The fact that you have a new payment issued is definitely encouraging! I'm going to try some of the suggestions here like checking my spam folder and maybe reaching out to my assembly member if it takes much longer. Thanks for posting this @Ethan Brown - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with EDD's confusing system! Hoping we both get our payments sorted out soon 🤞

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! My claim has been stuck on 'qualification' status for about 4 days and I was starting to panic thinking I'd somehow messed up my application. After reading through all these comments though, it's incredibly reassuring to see this is just part of their normal review process. The fact that you have a new payment issued is definitely a positive sign - from what everyone's sharing, it sounds like they've already approved your payment and are just doing final verification. I'm going to follow the advice here about checking my spam folder and taking screenshots of everything. Thanks for posting this @Ethan Brown - it's such a relief to know we're all navigating this confusing system together! Really hoping both of our situations get resolved quickly 🤞