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wait i just remembered something - is your back injury from work??? if it happened at work even partly you should be on workers comp not SDI!!! that pays way more and lasts longer!
Unfortunately no, I injured it moving furniture at home. Definitely not work-related so workers comp isn't an option for me.
I'm in a similar boat - my SDI is ending next month and I'm still not cleared for work. One thing that's helped me is reaching out to 211 (dial 2-1-1) - they connect you with local resources for emergency financial assistance, food banks, and utility help. Some counties have specific programs for people in the gap between state disability and other benefits. Also, if you haven't already, apply for CalFresh (food stamps) and see if you qualify for any utility assistance programs through LIHEAP. Every bit helps when you're trying to stretch what little savings you have left. The application process for these is way faster than SSDI. Hang in there - this gap period is brutal but there are people and programs out there to help bridge it.
Thank you for mentioning 211 - I had no idea that service existed! I'm definitely going to call them today. The CalFresh suggestion is really smart too, I hadn't thought about applying for food assistance but you're right that every bit helps right now. It's reassuring to know there are others going through this same awful gap period and that there might be some local resources I haven't discovered yet.
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I've been lurking on this thread because I'm dealing with the exact same issue - my 2525 form never showed up either and my certification deadline is in just a few days! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful. I'm definitely going to try that email approach to eddcorrespondence@edd.ca.gov first thing tomorrow with "URGENT: Missing Form 2525" in the subject line like @Jasmine Hancock suggested. It sounds like that's had the best success rate based on what people are sharing here. If that doesn't work fast enough, I'll try the early morning calling strategy and maybe even look into that fax option someone mentioned. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get a basic form, but I appreciate everyone sharing what actually works in practice. @Adrian Connor - hoping you get this resolved soon! Please update us on whether the email method works for you. This whole thread is going to help so many people dealing with the same mail delivery nightmare. 🤞
Lena MĂĽller
•Same here! I've been following this thread closely because I'm in an almost identical situation. My 2525 form disappeared into the postal void somewhere and my deadline is creeping up fast too. It's both comforting and concerning that this seems to be such a widespread issue right now. I'm planning to send that urgent email first thing tomorrow morning as well. The fact that so many people have had success with that specific approach gives me some hope. If we all send emails around the same time, maybe they'll realize how big this mail delivery problem really is! @Adrian Connor @Vanessa Chang - would love to hear updates from both of you on how the email method goes. Maybe we can all compare notes on response times and what worked best. Fingers crossed we all get this sorted before our deadlines! 🤞
Amaya Watson
I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm dealing with the exact same issue - my EDD 2525 form never arrived and my deadline is approaching fast. It's honestly both relieving and infuriating to see how many of us are going through this same mail delivery nightmare. Based on all the great advice shared here, I'm planning to: 1. Send an urgent email to eddcorrespondence@edd.ca.gov tomorrow morning with the exact subject line format @Jasmine Hancock suggested 2. Try calling right when they open at 8am if the email doesn't get a quick response 3. Document everything along the way It's absolutely ridiculous that we have to become experts at navigating a broken system just to get basic forms we're entitled to, but I really appreciate everyone sharing their real-world solutions here. This community is honestly more helpful than the actual EDD customer service! @Adrian Connor - really hoping that email method works for you! Please keep us posted on your progress. And thanks for starting this thread - you've probably helped dozens of people who are dealing with the same issue. 🙏
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Chloe Harris
This is such a relief to see! I'm a newcomer here and currently dealing with the exact same situation - my first SDI payment has been pending for 8 days now and I was starting to panic. Reading through everyone's experiences really helps calm my nerves. It sounds like these delays are unfortunately pretty common right now, especially for first payments. I'm going to try some of the suggestions mentioned here like double-checking my SDI Online messages and maybe using that Claimyr service if it goes much longer. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this community is so helpful for people navigating this stressful process!
Welcome to the community! I totally understand that panic feeling - I was in your exact shoes just a couple weeks ago with my first SDI payment. It's scary when you're depending on that money and it just doesn't show up when expected. The good news is that everyone here has been super helpful and it sounds like these delays really are just part of the system right now unfortunately. Definitely try checking those SDI Online messages first since that's free, and keep track of your business days. Hopefully yours comes through soon! Feel free to update us on how it goes.
Ethan Clark
I'm new here and going through my first SDI experience too. This thread is incredibly helpful - I've been waiting 6 days for my first payment and was starting to worry something was wrong with my claim. It's reassuring to know these delays seem to be the norm right now, though obviously frustrating when you're counting on that money. I've checked my SDI Online messages and banking info multiple times like others suggested, so I guess it's just a waiting game. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines and experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this!
Zara Ahmed
•Hey Ethan! I just joined this community too and I'm so glad I found this thread. I'm on day 4 of waiting for my first SDI payment and was getting really anxious about it. Reading everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - it sounds like 6-12 business days is unfortunately pretty normal right now for first payments. The fact that so many people have eventually gotten their payments (even if delayed) is really reassuring. Hang in there - from what I'm reading it seems like patience is unfortunately the main thing we can do right now. Hopefully both of ours come through soon!
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Raj Gupta
I feel your pain, OP. The EDD is like trying to nail jello to a wall. Keep at it and don't let them wear you down!
Thanks for the encouragement. It definitely feels that way sometimes!
Owen Jenkins
I had a similar issue last month when I missed their callback. What worked for me was logging into my EDD account online and looking for a "Contact EDD" or "Ask EDD" option where you can send a message explaining that you missed the call and need to reschedule. I also tried calling the 1-800-300-5616 number right at 8 AM when they open - it took about 30 tries but I finally got through. Don't lose hope, they will eventually connect with you again!
This is really helpful advice! I didn't know about the "Ask EDD" option online. I've been so focused on calling that I forgot to check if there were other ways to reach them through my account. Thanks for sharing what worked for you - gives me hope that I can get this sorted out!
Daniel White
I'm 33 weeks pregnant and just filed my SDI claim two days ago. When I logged in to check the status, I was shocked to see they have me listed under a food service job I worked at for only 8 weeks last summer ($12/hour) instead of my current position as a registered nurse where I've been for 4 years ($46/hour). I was having a complete meltdown thinking my disability benefits would be calculated based on those minimum wage food service earnings! But after reading through this entire thread, I feel SO much better. It's incredible how many people have experienced this exact same employer display issue, and even more reassuring that everyone's benefits ended up being calculated correctly based on their actual higher wages. The consistency of these success stories really gives me confidence that EDD's system works properly behind the scenes even when the display looks completely wrong. I'm definitely going to follow everyone's advice and wait for my notice of computation instead of trying to battle through their impossible phone system. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this thread has been a total lifesaver for my anxiety! I'll update once I get my approval notice to hopefully add another positive outcome to this amazing collection of stories.
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Makayla Shoemaker
•Oh my goodness, the wage difference you're dealing with is huge - $12/hour vs $46/hour as an RN! I would have been having a complete meltdown too. I'm only 20 weeks pregnant but already worried about filing my own claim in a few months after reading about all these potential complications. But this thread has been such an eye-opener - it's amazing how this employer display glitch seems to affect people across so many different professions, yet everyone's getting their correct benefit amounts based on their actual wages. Your nursing salary should definitely result in much better disability benefits than those food service wages! It's so reassuring to see how many healthcare workers specifically have shared their experiences here and had everything work out correctly despite the scary display issue. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread for when it's my turn to file - thank you for adding your story to this incredible collection of experiences that's helping so many expectant moms!
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Andre Dupont
I'm 23 weeks pregnant and haven't filed my claim yet, but this thread has been absolutely invaluable to read! I had no idea this employer display issue was so common. I currently work as a marketing coordinator ($28/hour) but had a brief retail job last year ($11/hour), so I'll definitely be prepared if they show the wrong employer when I file in a few months. It's so reassuring to see that despite this scary-looking glitch, everyone's benefits are getting calculated correctly based on their actual wage history. Thank you all for documenting your experiences so thoroughly - you're saving so many future moms from unnecessary panic attacks! I'll definitely come back to share my own experience when the time comes.
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Diego Chavez
•This is such a smart approach - doing your research ahead of time! I wish I had known about this display issue before I filed my claim. The wage difference between your marketing role and retail job ($28 vs $11/hour) is definitely significant enough that seeing the wrong employer would be really alarming. But you're so well-prepared now! Reading through all these success stories from people in healthcare, education, finance, and other fields really shows how reliable the system is behind the scenes, even when the display looks wrong. When you file in a few months, you'll have so much more peace of mind knowing this is just a common cosmetic glitch that doesn't affect calculations. Definitely come back and add your experience to this thread - it's becoming such a valuable resource for expectant mothers navigating SDI claims!
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