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did u get paid yet??? im in the same boat and wondering how long it took
Yes! The money hit my account about 36 hours after I submitted the certification. It was processed the next day but took another day to show up in my bank account. Hope yours comes through quickly too!
I'm so glad you got your payment! This is really helpful information for anyone else going through pregnancy disability. I just want to add that if anyone is still having trouble with their SDI payments or certifications, make sure to keep detailed records of when you submit everything. Screenshot your submission confirmations and keep track of dates - it really helps if you need to call EDD later. Also, if you're having trouble accessing the online portal to certify, you can sometimes call the automated phone system as a backup option. The pregnancy journey is stressful enough without worrying about missed payments!
This is such great advice about keeping records! I wish I had known this when I started my claim. I definitely learned my lesson about setting up reminders and staying organized with all the paperwork. It's crazy how much you have to keep track of on top of everything else during pregnancy. Thanks for sharing these tips - they'll definitely help other moms going through this process!
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I've been dealing with this nightmare for 3 weeks now! What finally worked for me was calling the alternate disability line at (800) 480-3287 instead of the main number. Also try pressing different number combinations in the phone tree - sometimes 1-2-4 gets you to a different queue than the usual path. And definitely call right at 8am when they open, I got through in under an hour that way. Don't give up - I know it's beyond frustrating but your benefits are worth fighting for! 💪
Wait, there's an alternate disability line?! 😱 I had no idea! I've been calling the same number everyone else uses this whole time. Definitely going to try (800) 480-3287 tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing that - you might have just saved my sanity! Also good tip about the different number combinations, I never thought to try different paths through their phone tree.
OMG thank you so much for sharing that alternate number! 🙏 I've been banging my head against the wall trying to get through on the main line. Definitely going to try (800) 480-3287 first thing tomorrow. The phone tree tip is genius too - I always just followed the obvious path but never thought there might be different queues. You're a lifesaver!
This is such a common problem and it's absolutely maddening! I went through the same thing with my SDI claim last month. What ended up working for me was a combination of strategies: I called the alternate disability line at (800) 480-3287 that QuantumQuasar mentioned (which I didn't even know existed until a friend told me), and I called at exactly 8:00 AM when they open. The key is to keep redialing if you get a busy signal - don't give up after just a few tries. It took me about 20 redials over 30 minutes but I finally got into the hold queue. Also, have EVERYTHING ready before you call: your claim number, SSN, doctor info, dates of disability, etc. They move fast once you get through and you don't want to waste time searching for documents. Hang in there - I know it feels impossible but persistence really does pay off! 💪
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I had no idea about the alternate number either - it's crazy how this info isn't more widely known. The tip about having everything ready is so important too. I made the mistake of calling unprepared once and when I finally got through, I fumbled around looking for my claim number and they hung up on me! 😭 Going to try your strategy tomorrow morning with all my docs laid out in advance.
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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!
This is gold! Thank you for the specific phone number and the tip about looking under "State Disability Insurance" - I was definitely searching in the wrong section. 14 days seems like forever when you're waiting for benefits, but at least now I have a realistic timeline. Really appreciate you sharing your recent experience! 🙏
Just wanted to add my two cents here - I recently had success getting my DE 2525XX form processed faster by making sure I included ALL supporting medical documentation upfront. Don't wait for them to ask for additional paperwork! Also, if you're dealing with a complex disability case, consider reaching out to your local assembly member's office. They have constituent services that can sometimes help push things through the bureaucratic maze. It's a free service that not many people know about. I got a response within 48 hours after weeks of getting nowhere on my own. Sometimes you need someone with more clout to advocate for you!
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I had the exact same issue with the 2525 form! What worked for me was logging into my UI Online account and going to the "History" tab - sometimes the form shows up there as a PDF even if you didn't get the physical mail. Also, try checking your address on file in your account settings - I discovered mine was missing my apartment number which was causing mail delivery issues. If you still can't find it, definitely try that technical support number Marcus mentioned - that line seems way less busy than the main UI line!
Great tip about checking the History tab! I never would have thought to look there. I'm definitely going to check my address info too - that's such a simple thing that could cause major headaches. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here, it's giving me hope that I can get this sorted out! 🤞
I'm dealing with this same nightmare right now! Been waiting 3 days for my 2525 form and the deadline is tomorrow. Reading through all these suggestions has been super helpful - especially the tip about the technical support line at 1-800-300-5616 instead of the main UI line. I'm also going to check my History tab in UI Online like Paolo suggested. It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get a form that should have been mailed automatically. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is a lifesaver when EDD fails us! 🙏
Chloe Taylor
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my claim ends in February and I've been stressing about whether that final day counts. Reading through all these responses has been so helpful! It sounds like the consensus is clear that you DO get paid for the end date, which is a huge relief. I had no idea about the daily calculation being your weekly amount divided by 7 either. That's really useful to know for budgeting purposes. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is such a lifesaver when you can't get through to EDD directly!
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Omar Hassan
•I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! I was in the exact same boat a few months ago - constantly refreshing my EDD account and doing mental math about that final day. It really does make a difference when you're budgeting tight. One thing I learned is to also keep track of when your payments typically hit your account, because like someone mentioned earlier, sometimes that final payment can be delayed by a day or two. I started screenshotting my payment dates just to have a record in case I ever needed to reference them later. This community really is amazing - we're all just trying to navigate this confusing system together!
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Muhammad Hobbs
I'm new here and going through my first SDI claim - this thread is exactly what I needed! My claim ends next week and I've been losing sleep wondering about that final day payment. It's so frustrating that something this basic isn't clearly explained anywhere on the EDD website. From what everyone's saying, it sounds like I will get paid through my end date as long as I'm still disabled that day. Quick follow-up question though - when you do your final certification, do you mark that you're "able and available" for the end date if you're planning to return to work the next day? I don't want to accidentally mess up my final payment by answering incorrectly. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
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