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EDD SDI payments stuck in processing for over a week - is this normal?
Hi everyone, I'm getting really anxious about my disability payments. My claim was approved two weeks ago, but I still haven't received my first payment. The EDD website shows my certification was processed, but the payment has been 'pending' for 9 days now. The payment calendar said I should receive it within 3-4 days after certification. This is my first time on SDI and I'm running out of savings fast. Has anyone else experienced longer than normal wait times for their payments recently? Is this just regular processing time or should I be concerned something's wrong with my claim? Really appreciate any insights!
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EDD SDI automatic payments delayed over 2 weeks - what to do?
Has anyone else not gotten their automatic payments? I was approved for payments every 14 days but its been over 2 weeks and still nothing. I checked my account online and the last message I got was just saying I was approved for automatic payments. I haven't received any notices about delays or anything. What should I do? Im getting worried cause bills are piling up
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I heard they're implementing a new system soon that's supposed to streamline everything. Might be causing some delays. Hang in there!
A new system could definitely be the culprit. Hopefully, it'll solve more problems than it creates once it's up and running.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My automatic payments stopped coming about 10 days ago with no explanation. What's really frustrating is that I can't even get a straight answer from anyone about what's causing the delay. I've been checking my UI Online account obsessively but there's nothing new there. It's like we're all just stuck in limbo waiting for EDD to figure their stuff out. Really hoping someone here has found a solution that actually works.
EDD SDI final certification confusion - do I certify last day of disability or return-to-work date?
Super confused about when to submit my final disability certification! My doctor cleared me to return to work tomorrow (6/10), but I'm not sure if I should mark today (6/9) as my last day on disability or if I should include tomorrow in my final certification. The EDD website instructions aren't clear to me at all. If tomorrow is officially my first workday, does that mean today is technically my last disability day? I don't want to mess this up and either lose a day of benefits or accidentally commit fraud by claiming an extra day! Has anyone gone through this recently? The certification form is sitting in my account waiting to be submitted and I'm stuck!
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my sister had twins last year and she said she did her final certify wrong and EDD never noticed or said anything so maybe it doesnt matter that much? idk disability is so confusing
It absolutely does matter. Your sister may have just gotten lucky, but EDD can conduct reviews up to a year later and issue overpayment notices if they find discrepancies. Always better to file correctly rather than risk potential overpayment issues later.
Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this exact situation! I had my final certification due last week and was equally confused. After reading through all the advice here, I can confirm that you should certify through your last day of disability (6/9), NOT your return-to-work date (6/10). I made the mistake of overthinking it initially, but the rule is simple: your disability benefits cover you up until the day before you return to work. Your employer pays you starting from your actual return date, so there's no overlap. I submitted mine correctly and got my final payment within a few days with no issues. Don't stress too much about it - you've got the right answer now! Just make sure to submit it today like Julia mentioned to avoid any delays.
EDD SDI waiting period confusion - when will I receive my first payment?
I submitted my disability claim on May 12, 2025 and I'm getting confused about this waiting period thing. My SDI Online account shows a "waiting period" from April 28 to May 4, 2025. It's now been over 3 weeks since I submitted everything, and I'm still not seeing any payment info. My doctor submitted all the medical certification paperwork on time. Can anyone tell me how long after the waiting period I should expect to receive my first payment? My bills are piling up fast after my surgery, and I'm starting to get really anxious. The EDD website is super vague about timeframes. Has anyone gone through this recently?
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UPDATE: You're not going to believe this, but I finally got through this morning after trying the 8:00 AM call time. The rep told me they needed additional information from my employer about my last day worked, and they sent a request letter... to my employer's old address! So my claim has been sitting there waiting for information that was never going to come. The rep helped me update the employer contact info and said they'll expedite the verification process now. She estimated I should see payment within 7-10 days if my employer responds quickly. I'm relieved to at least know what was happening but still frustrated about the wasted time and stress. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!
I'm so glad you got through and found the issue! This happens more often than it should. Make sure to follow up with your employer directly to ensure they respond to EDD promptly. If you don't see movement on your claim within those 7-10 days, don't hesitate to call again. Sometimes claims need an extra push to get processed once the information comes in.
That's great news! Such a simple thing but it could have held up your claim indefinitely if you hadn't called. This is why it's so important to be persistent with EDD.
Wow, what a relief that you finally got through and found out what was going on! This is such a perfect example of why EDD's communication system is broken - sending important verification requests to outdated addresses with no follow-up or notification to the claimant is just unacceptable. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation: Ella's experience shows how important it is to verify that EDD has your current employer's correct contact information, especially if your company has moved, changed HR departments, or if you worked for a temp agency or contractor. I'd also suggest calling your employer's HR department directly once EDD reaches out to them - let them know to expect the verification request and ask them to prioritize responding to it. Some employers don't realize how critical these responses are for people's financial survival. Thanks for updating us with the resolution, and I hope you get your payment soon!
EDD SDI claim documents sent - no confirmation. How long to wait for response?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to confirm if EDD received my documents for processing my claim. I sent them in a while ago but haven't heard anything back. Has anyone else been in this situation? How long did it take for you to get a response? I'm getting worried because I really need this claim to go through. Any advice on what I should do next?
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idk if this helps, but I heard they're super backlogged bc of all the fraud cases they're dealing with. Doesn't make the wait any easier tho 😕
That's been a huge issue lately. They need more resources to handle the volume.
I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! Sent my SDI documents about 5 weeks ago and haven't heard a peep from EDD. It's so stressful not knowing if they even received everything. I've been checking my online account obsessively but there's no update. Has anyone had success with sending documents multiple times through different methods? I'm starting to wonder if I should resend everything via certified mail just to be safe. This whole process is so nerve-wracking when you really need the benefits to come through.
NebulaNinja
Just checking back - any updates? Did your payment come through yet?
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Sean Flanagan
AuthorYes! The payment finally showed up in my account this morning - took exactly 12 business days from certification. No explanation for the delay, it just appeared. So for anyone else experiencing this, sometimes you just have to wait it out. Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions!
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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!
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