I'm going through this exact same issue right now! My SDI payment was scheduled for Tuesday but it's now Friday and still hasn't hit my account. The EDD portal shows "paid" just like everyone else is describing. I've been calling EDD all week but can't get through to anyone - just get the "all representatives are busy" message and then it hangs up. Reading through all these comments has been really helpful though - it sounds like these 5-7 day delays are more common than I thought with SDI payments. I'm going to give it until Monday (which would be day 6 for me) before I try that Claimyr service that was mentioned. It's so stressful when you're depending on this money for basic expenses and it just doesn't show up when it's supposed to. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know I'm not dealing with this alone!

I'm dealing with this same exact issue right now! My SDI payment was supposed to arrive on Wednesday but it's Friday and still nothing in my account. The EDD website shows "paid" status but my bank account is empty. I've been trying to call all day but can't get through to anyone. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - it sounds like these 5-7 day delays happen more often than I realized. I'm going to wait through the weekend since I'm only at day 3, but if nothing shows up by Tuesday I'll definitely try that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier. It's so stressful when you're counting on this money for rent and bills! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these payment delays.

I'm new to this community but going through something very similar right now. Got injured at my retail job in January and I'm also stuck in this partial disability limbo - working reduced hours due to medical restrictions while getting minimal workers comp. Reading through everyone's advice here has been incredibly helpful. I had no idea about the wage replacement differential concept or that initial SDI approvals could indicate partial eligibility. I'm definitely going to look into that Claimyr service too since I've been trying to reach EDD for weeks with no luck. One thing I wanted to add - my union rep mentioned that some people in our situation have had success filing for CalFresh (food stamps) and other assistance programs to bridge the financial gap while fighting the benefits issues. It's not ideal, but it can help with basic expenses while you're waiting for appeals or exploring other options. The system really does seem designed to wear people down rather than help injured workers. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and advice!

I'm new here but unfortunately dealing with a very similar situation. Got hurt at my manufacturing job back in December and I'm also caught in this workers comp/SDI limbo. Reading through all these responses has been both helpful and frustrating - helpful because there seem to be more options than I realized, frustrating because it confirms how unnecessarily complicated the system is. A few things I've learned from my own research that might help: 1. Make sure you're reporting your workers comp correctly on your SDI certification. I found out I was supposed to report it as "other income" rather than just mentioning it in the comments section. 2. If you're still within the appeal window, consider requesting an "expedited review" due to financial hardship. I'm not sure if it actually speeds things up, but it's worth mentioning your family's situation. 3. Check if your county has any emergency assistance programs for injured workers. Mine has a small fund that can help with utilities while you're waiting for benefits to sort out. The wage gap calculation that @Freya Johansen mentioned sounds promising - definitely going to look into that angle for my own case. It makes sense that SDI should be able to cover the difference when workers comp is clearly inadequate. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. It helps knowing we're not alone in this mess!

Guys I'm telling you, we need to organize and demand better from our government. This SDI system is broken af and we're all suffering. Who's with me? ✊

Hey @Samantha Johnson! I went through something similar a few months ago. The DE2593 form can be tricky - I made a mistake with the "return to work" date section and it delayed my payment by almost 2 weeks. What helped me was logging into the SDI Online portal and checking the status of my claim. Sometimes it'll show if there's an issue with your submission. Also, if you do end up calling, try around 8:15 AM right after they open - that's when I had the best luck getting through quickly. Hang in there! 💪

I've been lurking here for a while but had to create an account to share this - I just went through the exact same thing last week! The grayed out address fields drove me absolutely crazy. What finally worked for me was a combination of what others mentioned: I used the mobile app during off-peak hours (around 6 AM) and was able to edit everything that was locked on the desktop site. It's like their mobile and desktop systems don't talk to each other properly. Also, make sure you're not using any browser extensions or ad blockers - those can sometimes interfere with the form fields. If the mobile app doesn't work, definitely try that technical support number that Taylor mentioned. The regular customer service line just kept telling me to "try again later" which was useless. Hope you get it sorted out soon!

This thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where I can't update my phone number either - it's also grayed out. Based on everyone's suggestions, I'm going to try the mobile app at like 5 AM tomorrow and see if that works. If not, I'll definitely call that technical support line at 1-800-300-5616 that Taylor mentioned. It's honestly ridiculous that we need to use these workarounds just to update basic contact info, but I'm grateful this community exists to share these solutions. Will report back with what works! 🤞

As someone who recently went through a similar interstate move (relocated from Oregon to California in late 2024), I can relate to the confusion around SDI eligibility! Reading through all these responses has been incredibly educational - I had no idea the base period calculation was so complex when I first started researching this. One thing I'd add that might be helpful: if you're working with the same employer across the move, they might be able to provide you with a projection of your California wages for the rest of 2025. This could help you model different surgery timing scenarios more accurately. My HR department was actually really helpful in running these numbers when I explained my situation. Also, since you mentioned Northern California specifically, depending on where you are, some areas have additional local disability resources or advocacy groups that can help navigate EDD if you run into issues. I found a local nonprofit that offers free consultations on disability benefits - might be worth looking into in your area. The consensus here about waiting until you have more CA wages in your base period definitely seems like the smart move if your medical situation allows for it. Thanks for asking this question - the responses have helped me understand my own situation better too!

This has been such an incredibly helpful thread! As someone who's completely new to California's disability system, I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences with interstate moves and SDI eligibility. I'm in a somewhat similar situation - just moved to California for work and trying to understand how all this works before I potentially need it. The base period calculation explanation from @Atticus Domingo really cleared things up for me, and hearing real experiences from people like @Yuki Ito and @Carmen Sanchez about the actual timing and benefit amounts is invaluable. One thing I'm wondering about - for those of you who've been through this process, did you find that EDD was generally helpful when you called with questions, or is it really as difficult to get through as some people mention? I'm trying to decide whether to attempt calling them directly or use that Claimyr service that @Isaiah Cross mentioned. Also, @Ivanna St. Pierre, thanks for starting this discussion - it's going to be a great resource for anyone dealing with cross-state moves and SDI eligibility questions!