tell ur sister to be careful cuz there are alot of scams targeting edd cards!! my friend got a text saying her card was locked and clicked the link and they stole all her disability money. she should ONLY use the official bofa prepaid website!!!

Just wanted to add - if your sister prefers to avoid the BofA card entirely, she can actually call EDD and request direct deposit to her regular bank account instead! I did this when I was on disability and it was so much easier. She'll need to call the SDI customer service line at 1-800-480-3287 and request form DE 1551 (Direct Deposit Authorization). Once she fills it out and sends it back, future payments will go directly to her Chase account. It takes about 2-3 weeks to process the change, so she'll probably get her first payment or two on the card, but after that it'll go straight to her regular account. No fees, no transferring, no hassle with the card at all!

Please update us after you talk to HR! Your situation is common and knowing how your company handles it could help others. Just remember that HR works for the company, not for you, so while they may be helpful, also consider consulting with an employment attorney who specializes in disability issues if you can afford a consultation. Many offer free initial consultations.

Good luck with your HR meeting tomorrow! One more thing to consider - if your company has short-term or long-term disability insurance benefits (separate from CA SDI), make sure to ask about those too. Some employers have policies that provide additional job protection during extended medical leaves beyond what FMLA/CFRA offer. Also, if you do end up needing to file for ADA accommodations, remember that "extended leave" can be considered a reasonable accommodation in many cases, especially for temporary conditions with expected recovery dates. Document everything from tomorrow's meeting and don't be afraid to ask for any promises or policies in writing.

guys i've been waiting 6 months for my claim to be processed. SIX. MONTHS. This system is beyond broken.

This is such a common problem with EDD unfortunately! I went through something similar last month. What worked for me was asking my doctor's office to resend the forms via certified mail AND fax at the same time, then calling EDD with both tracking numbers. Sometimes their different departments don't communicate well internally. Also, try calling EDD first thing in the morning around 8 AM - I've had better luck getting through then. Hope this helps and you get it sorted out soon! 🤞

lol welcome to EDD hell. where everything's made up and the rules don't matter 🤡

I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! The trick that finally worked for me was going to a local EDD office in person with two forms of ID. I know it's a hassle, but they were able to update my phone number on the spot and I could log in again that same day. Might be worth checking if there's an office near you that's doing walk-ins. Good luck! 🤞

Thank you! I'll definitely keep an eye on the timeline and follow up with my doctor if needed. Appreciate all this helpful information!

Just wanted to add that if you're dealing with a workplace injury like you mentioned, you might also want to look into workers' compensation benefits. Since your back problems are from a workplace injury, you could potentially be eligible for both workers' comp and SDI depending on your situation. Workers' comp might cover more of your medical expenses related to the injury. It's worth asking your doctor or HR about this too - sometimes people don't realize they can pursue both options. Hope your claim goes smoothly!