anyone else notice that the unemployment website is always "under maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄

I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Been waiting 3 weeks for any kind of confirmation that they received my income verification docs. What's really frustrating is that there's no way to know if the documents actually uploaded properly or if they're just sitting in some digital queue somewhere. I've been checking my account daily but it still shows "pending review" with no timeline. Has anyone had success with the suggestion to fax documents as a backup?

btw dont forget you need to certify for unemployment every 2 weeks!!! sdI is different its like once a month i think? i missed my first ui certification deadline cuz i didnt know lol

Great question! I went through this exact transition about 8 months ago. Yes, you can definitely switch from SDI to UI once your doctor releases you - they're completely separate programs with different funding sources, so using SDI doesn't affect your UI eligibility. A few key things I learned the hard way: 1. Get your doctor's release in writing stating you're cleared for work WITHOUT restrictions - this is crucial 2. Apply for UI the same day your SDI ends, but expect a 2-3 week processing delay for first payment 3. Be prepared for a significant income drop - UI pays much less than SDI (I went from $1,100/week to $520/week) 4. Start your job search immediately since UI requires active work search documentation The good news is the wage base periods are calculated differently, so your SDI usage won't impact your UI qualification. Just make sure you have some savings to cover that gap period between benefits. The transition is doable, just requires some planning!

Plot twist: EDD is actually run by sloths. That's why everything takes so long 🦥😴

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Submitted my medical forms 10 days ago and still showing as pending. It's so frustrating not knowing if they even received them properly. I've been checking the portal obsessively every day 😅 From what I'm reading here, it sounds like this is unfortunately pretty normal for EDD. Definitely going to try some of the suggestions mentioned - especially checking spam folder and using the online messaging system. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it helps to know we're not alone in this!

I've been dealing with this exact same frustrating situation! After reading through everyone's experiences here, I tried the suggestion about going to the "Disability Insurance" section specifically - and found it! For anyone else struggling with this, here's what worked: Go to the main EDD site → Disability Insurance → Forms and Publications → look under "Claim Forms." The form was buried there the whole time. It's ridiculous that they make it so hard to find basic forms, but at least now I can submit it online like they originally suggested. Thanks to everyone who shared their workarounds - this community is way more helpful than the actual government website! 🙏

This is such a common problem - I went through the same frustrating experience a few weeks ago! What finally worked for me was using the search function on the EDD site with quotes around "Form 2500A" (including the quotes in the search). Sometimes their search algorithm works better with exact phrases. Also, if you're using Chrome, try opening an incognito window - I've noticed their site sometimes has caching issues that make forms disappear. The fact that we need a whole community thread to find a basic government form is pretty ridiculous, but I'm glad everyone is sharing solutions here! If all else fails and you do mail it, definitely go with certified mail like others suggested - it's worth the extra few dollars for the peace of mind.

This is why we need to overhaul the entire system. It's ridiculous that people have to stress about whether they'll get the money they need to survive. Vote for change!

Hey Sofia! I went through the exact same thing about 6 months ago - payment was 4 days late and I was panicking. Turns out EDD was doing some backend maintenance that wasn't announced anywhere. The payment showed up eventually, but the stress was real! One thing that helped me was logging into the EDD portal and checking if there were any pending issues or flags on my account. Sometimes they'll put a hold if they need additional documentation or if there's a discrepancy they're reviewing. Also, if you have direct deposit, double-check that your banking info is still correct in your profile. I know someone whose payment got delayed because their bank changed routing numbers and they didn't update it. Sending you good vibes that it gets sorted out soon! The waiting is the worst part. 💙