Just wanted to update everyone! I finally managed to get through to EDD this morning. Turns out there WAS a processing issue with my claim extension. The representative said that when the delivery method changed, they needed to establish a new disability period, which required additional review. She manually processed the extension and said I should receive the missing payments within 3-5 business days. So relieved to finally have answers! Thanks to everyone who helped explain what was happening!

Congratulations on getting this resolved! Your experience really highlights why it's so important for people to speak up when they notice issues with their claims rather than just waiting indefinitely. The fact that you needed manual intervention shows that these pregnancy disability extensions with delivery method changes aren't as automated as they should be. Your story will definitely help other new parents who find themselves in similar situations - knowing that it's worth pushing to get answers rather than assuming the delay is normal. Hope you're recovering well from your C-section and can now focus on enjoying time with your new baby without the financial stress!

anyone else feel like were living in a kafka novel trying to deal with the EDD? 🤔

I just went through this same process last week! For the DE 2525XX form, I had to dig around a bit but found it under the "State Disability Insurance" section, not just general forms. Make sure you're looking specifically for disability forms. As for payment status, besides checking your online account, you can also call the SDI customer service line at (800) 480-3287 - the wait times are brutal but they can give you real-time updates. Also, if you submitted your claim recently, it typically takes 14 days from when they receive your completed form to process payment. Hope this helps!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at EDD today! For anyone with the same problem, I ended up using that Claimyr service that someone mentioned above, and it actually worked. Got connected to an EDD rep in about 25 minutes. Turns out there was a discrepancy between the dates on my doctor's certification and what my employer reported as my last day worked. The rep was able to fix it right away and said my payments should start processing within 48 hours. Thank you all for your help and suggestions! This forum was a lifesaver when I was feeling completely stuck.

Congratulations on getting through, Chloe! Your success story gives me hope. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - been trying to reach EDD about my disability claim for over two weeks. The date discrepancy issue you mentioned is really helpful to know about. I'm going to double-check with both my doctor and employer to make sure their dates align before I try calling again. Thanks for sharing your solution and for updating everyone - it's so frustrating when people post problems but never follow up with what worked!

Update: I FINALLY got through this morning! For anyone else struggling, I followed the advice to call exactly at 8:00am, and after trying 6 times in a row, I actually got into the queue instead of getting hung up on. Waited about 45 minutes but finally spoke to someone. The agent was actually super helpful once I got through. Turns out my doctor sent the certification to the wrong department (???), so the agent transferred me to someone who could help sort it out. They're sending a new certification form to my doctor and putting a note on my claim. I'm still going to ask my doctor to resubmit anyway just to be safe. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! This system is absolutely broken, but at least I have some direction now.

Wow, what a journey! So glad you finally got through and got some answers. It's absolutely ridiculous that it takes this much effort just to check on a legitimate disability claim. The fact that your doctor sent the certification to the wrong department really shows how confusing this whole system is - even healthcare providers who deal with this regularly get mixed up! For anyone else reading this thread, Dyllan's experience really highlights why it's so important to follow up on everything with EDD. Things get lost, misdirected, or stuck in the system all the time. Always ask for confirmation numbers, case notes, and don't assume anything was processed correctly just because someone submitted it. Hope your claim gets resolved quickly now that you have someone actively working on it!

Serious question: has anyone had luck with the EDD chatbot? I've been thinking of trying it but not sure if it's just another waste of time.

Hey Isaiah! I went through the exact same thing a couple months ago - payment was 5 days late and I was panicking. First thing I'd recommend is logging into your EDD account and checking if there's a "reopen claim" button or any pending issues listed. Sometimes they automatically put a hold on your claim if there's been a gap in certification or if something seems off with your info. Also, double-check that your direct deposit info is still correct - I know someone whose bank account got closed and they had no idea their payments were bouncing back. The online messaging system through your account might be slower but it's sometimes more reliable than calling. Hope you get it sorted soon! 🤞