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I'm so grateful I found this thread! I'm brand new to SDI (literally just got approved last week) and haven't even received my first payment yet, but reading through everyone's experiences with holiday delays has been incredibly educational. I had no idea that EDD's payment system worked this way or that delays around holidays were so predictable. The explanations about checking for "paid" status in SDI Online and understanding that it's just a processing delay rather than a claim issue are exactly the kind of practical information I needed. It's clear this community really looks out for each other - the way everyone shared their initial panic and then relief when payments came through really shows we're all in this together. I'm definitely going to bookmark this thread and follow everyone's advice about budgeting around these expected delays. Thank you all for being so open about your experiences and creating such a supportive environment for newcomers like me!
Welcome to the community, Carmella! It's so smart that you're learning about all this before you even get your first payment - that's going to save you so much stress down the road. When I first started on SDI, I had no clue about any of these holiday quirks and spent way too many sleepless nights worrying when payments were just normally delayed. This thread really is a goldmine of practical information that you just can't find in the official EDD materials. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the SDI Online portal early so you'll know exactly where to check that "paid" status when the time comes. Looking forward to seeing you around the community!
This entire thread has been such a valuable resource! I'm about 6 months into my SDI claim and have dealt with holiday delays before, but seeing everyone's experiences laid out like this really reinforces how predictable these delays are. What strikes me most is how many of us go through that same cycle - initial panic when the payment doesn't show up, frantic checking of bank accounts, then relief when we realize it's just the normal holiday processing delay. The tip about checking for "paid" status in SDI Online is crucial - that's really the best indicator that everything is fine on your end. I also love the suggestion about setting up bank alerts instead of constantly refreshing your account. For anyone new to SDI reading this, definitely take the advice about budgeting around these predictable delays. Once you know to expect them after federal holidays, it becomes so much more manageable. Thanks to everyone who contributed their experiences - this is exactly the kind of real-world knowledge that makes navigating the SDI system easier for all of us!
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This whole thread is such a lifesaver! I'm currently waiting on my first SDI payment for a back injury and was starting to panic when I saw "issued" in my EDD account yesterday but nothing on my Money Network card. Reading everyone's experiences here has really calmed my nerves - sounds like 24-48 hours is totally normal for that first payment. The fact that EDD doesn't explain this delay upfront is really frustrating, especially when you're already stressed about finances while unable to work. Going to be patient and check again tomorrow morning. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines - this kind of real-world info is so much more helpful than anything on the official EDD website!
You're so right about this thread being a lifesaver! I wish I had found something like this when I was going through my first SDI payment delay a few months ago. The official EDD website is basically useless for this kind of practical information. It's frustrating that they don't just put a simple notice somewhere saying "First payments may take 1-3 business days to appear on your Money Network card after showing as issued" - would save so many people unnecessary stress. Hope your payment shows up tomorrow! Keep us posted on how it goes.
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My SDI payment for a shoulder injury showed as "issued" two days ago but my Money Network card still shows zero balance. Reading through all these experiences is so reassuring - I was starting to think something went wrong with my claim. It's really frustrating that EDD doesn't warn you about this delay when you're already stressed about being out of work and needing the money. I've been checking the app obsessively every few hours! Going to try to be patient and wait it out based on everyone's advice here. This community is so helpful for getting real answers that you can't find anywhere on the official websites.
I'm in the exact same boat right now! Just got approved for SDI last week for pregnancy-related issues and my first payment showed as issued yesterday but nothing on my Money Network card yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - I was convinced something had gone wrong! It's so stressful when you're already dealing with being unable to work and then you have to worry about whether your benefits are actually coming through. The fact that EDD doesn't give any heads up about this delay is really poor communication on their part. Definitely going to set up those push notifications in the Money Network app like others suggested. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines - it's so much more helpful than anything you can find on the official sites!
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I'm in the same boat - filed my SDI claim about 5 weeks ago and it's been stuck in "Pending Processing" ever since. The financial stress is real when you don't know when (or if) you'll get approved. I've tried calling a few times but keep getting those crazy long hold times everyone's talking about. Reading through all these responses is both helpful and depressing - sounds like this is just the norm unfortunately. I think I'm going to try the early morning calling strategy and maybe reach out to my assembly member too. It's wild that we have to become detective-level researchers just to navigate what should be a straightforward process. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least we're not alone in this mess! 💪
Simon, you're definitely not alone! I just went through this whole ordeal a few months ago and the waiting was absolutely brutal. The early morning call strategy really does work - I finally got through around 8:15 AM after weeks of trying. One thing that helped me was keeping a detailed log of all my attempts to contact them, including dates and times. When I finally did get someone on the phone, having that documentation seemed to help show how long I'd been waiting. Also, don't be afraid to escalate if the first person you talk to isn't helpful - ask to speak to a supervisor if needed. The assembly member tip is solid too - mine actually responded within a few days and helped push things along. Keep fighting the good fight! 🙏
I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My claim has been stuck in pending for about 3 weeks and it's incredibly stressful not knowing what's happening. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring (that I'm not alone) and frustrating (that this seems to be the norm). I'm definitely going to try the early morning calling strategy - seems like that's the most consistent advice here. Has anyone had any luck with online chat or is phone really the only way to get through? Also wondering if there's any pattern to which types of claims get processed faster vs slower. Thanks for starting this thread, it's really helpful to see everyone's tips and know we're all in this together! 🤝
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I'm new to this community and going through the exact same thing! Certified my SDI benefits 5 days ago and only seeing my first payment from March in the history. The anxiety is killing me because I have rent due next week and no idea if my payment is even processing. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so helpful - I had no clue about checking the Forms section or that payments can hit your bank before showing up on EDD's website. It's both reassuring and frustrating to see how common these delays seem to be lately. The inconsistency is wild - some people get paid in 5 days, others wait 3 weeks. Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories and tips, especially about that Claimyr service if we need to call EDD. Hoping all of us waiting get some good news soon!
Welcome to the community @GalaxyGuardian! I'm also new here and unfortunately in the same boat - just certified a few days ago and experiencing that same nerve-wracking wait with nothing showing up in payment history. This thread has been such a relief to find because I was starting to panic that something was wrong with my claim. The rent anxiety is so real when you're depending on these payments! Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like 5-10 days is pretty normal lately, even though the inconsistency is maddening. I've started checking both the Forms section and my bank account daily now thanks to all the great advice here. Fingers crossed we all see our payments come through before our bills are due!
I'm new to this community but unfortunately dealing with this exact same issue! I certified for my SDI benefits 8 days ago and my payment history is completely blank except for my initial payment from last month. The stress is unreal when you're depending on these payments and have zero visibility into what's happening. This thread has been such a lifesaver though - I had no idea about checking the Forms section to verify my certification was received, or that the EDD system can be so inconsistent with processing times. It's both comforting and frustrating to see how many people are experiencing similar delays lately. Reading everyone's advice about checking your bank account directly and the different places to look in the SDI system has been incredibly helpful. Thank you to everyone sharing their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these anxiety-inducing delays, even though it doesn't make paying bills any easier!
Welcome to the community @Fatima! I'm also new here and going through almost the exact same situation - certified 6 days ago and feeling that same anxiety about bills coming due with no payment in sight. This thread has been absolutely invaluable for understanding that these delays seem to be happening to a lot of people lately with the EDD system. Eight days is definitely getting into that concerning territory, but based on what others have shared, you're still within that 10-14 day window that seems to be normal now. I've learned so much from everyone here about checking the Forms section and monitoring my bank account directly. The uncertainty is the worst part when you're counting on these payments! Hopefully you'll see some movement soon since you're getting close to that 10-day mark that seems to be when people start taking action.
Sean O'Brien
Ive been in the same boat, OP. Took me 3 weeks to get my application corrected. Hang in there!
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Josef Tearle
I just went through this same process last month! In addition to the great advice from @Ravi Malhotra, I'd suggest trying to call during their less busy hours - I had luck around 2-3 PM on weekdays. Also, make sure you have your case number ready when you call, it speeds things up a lot. The whole process took about 10 days for me once I got through to someone. Don't give up, you'll get it sorted! 💪
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Lena Kowalski
•Thanks for the tip about calling in the afternoon! I never would have thought of that timing. Just curious - did you have to resubmit any documents when you made your correction, or were they able to just update it over the phone?
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