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Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about my situation now. To summarize what I understand: 1. Since my UI ended in December 2023 and my disability began in January 2025 (with over a year gap between them), there's no overlap period where I was claiming both benefits. 2. Having a medical condition while on UI wasn't necessarily a problem as long as I was still able to work during that time (which I was - it only became disabling later). 3. The key is making sure my doctor clearly certified January 2025 as when my disability began (meaning when I became unable to work). 4. EDD won't reduce my SDI benefits because of previous UI payments since they're separate programs with different calculation periods. I'll try to contact EDD to confirm all this for my specific situation. If I can't get through on my own, I might try that Claimyr service someone mentioned. I'll update this thread once I hear back about my claim! Thanks again everyone!
You've got a great understanding of your situation! One additional tip - when you do get through to EDD (or use Claimyr), ask them to make a note in your file about the timeline discussion. Sometimes having that documentation can help if any questions come up later during processing. Also, keep copies of everything - your UI certification history, your medical certification form, and any correspondence. The fact that you have such a clear timeline with over a year between benefits should make this pretty straightforward. Good luck with your SDI claim!
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idk if this helps, but I had a similar issue and it turned out there was a flag on my account for potential fraud. Had to verify my identity again. Might be worth asking about that when you finally get through to someone.
Oh man, I hope that's not the case for me. How long did it take to resolve the fraud flag?
It took about 3 weeks total. But once I got someone on the phone, they cleared it up pretty quick. Hang in there!
This is so frustrating! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - got the notification that payment was issued 5 days ago but nothing in my account. I've been calling nonstop but just get that automated message saying call volume is too high. Has anyone had success getting through early in the morning? I'm thinking of trying to call right when they open at 8am. Really hoping this gets sorted out soon because rent is due! 😰
Yes! Early morning calling definitely works better. I've had the most success calling right at 8am when they open - got through twice that way. Also try calling again around 12pm when people might be taking lunch breaks. The key is to keep redialing immediately if you get the busy message. Don't give up! I know how stressful it is when rent is due. You might also want to reach out to your landlord to let them know what's happening - most are understanding about EDD delays since it's so common. Hang in there! 🤞
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Hey Nia! I just wanted to add my experience since I went through almost the exact same thing a few months ago. I was also on UI and didn't realize I could switch to SDI until my benefits got cut off. Like others mentioned, you're actually still within the filing window which is great news! One thing that really helped my case was getting a detailed statement from my doctor explaining not just the disability start date, but also why I couldn't have filed earlier (basically that I was following proper protocol by staying on UI until it ended, since you can't collect both). My doctor wrote something like "Patient was appropriately receiving UI benefits and could not file for SDI until those benefits concluded." Also, when you check your EDD portal, look for any "inbox" messages - that's usually where they'll send requests for additional documentation. In my case, they asked for proof that my UI actually ended, which I got from the UI portal under "payment history." The whole process took about 3 weeks for me, and they approved everything retroactively to my original disability date. You're going to be fine - sounds like you did everything correctly!
Thank you so much Sophia! That's exactly the kind of real-world experience I was hoping to hear about. I love the idea of getting my doctor to write that additional statement explaining why I couldn't file earlier - that makes it crystal clear that I was following proper procedure by staying on UI. I'm definitely going to ask for that kind of detailed note when I go back for my follow-up appointment next week. And thanks for the tip about checking the "inbox" messages in the portal - I've been looking at the main dashboard but didn't think to check for a separate message section. It's so reassuring to hear that your case got approved retroactively and only took 3 weeks. I was preparing myself for months of back-and-forth! This community has been such a lifesaver - I went from panicking about being denied to feeling confident that everything will work out. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences!
I'm so glad to see this thread ended up with such a positive outcome! As someone who just joined this community, it's really encouraging to see how helpful everyone is with sharing their real experiences and practical advice. For anyone else who might find this thread in the future dealing with a similar UI to SDI transition situation - the key takeaways seem to be: 1. The 49-day filing window starts from your actual disability date, not when your doctor writes the paperwork 2. Being on UI is considered valid "good cause" for any timing questions since you can't receive both benefits 3. Document everything - save screenshots, get detailed doctor notes, keep proof of when UI ended 4. Check the EDD portal regularly for inbox messages requesting additional info 5. Don't panic if you think you're late - many situations that seem problematic actually fall within normal guidelines This community is such a valuable resource for navigating these complex government benefit transitions. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences to help Nia (and future readers) feel more confident about the process!
Thanks Sean for that great summary! As someone who just discovered this community while searching for help with my own EDD situation, I found this entire thread incredibly valuable. It's amazing how Nia's initial panic about filing "too late" turned into a success story once everyone helped clarify the actual filing timeline. I'm bookmarking this thread because I'm in a similar boat - currently on UI but my health condition is getting worse and I might need to transition to SDI soon. Reading through all these real experiences gives me so much more confidence about navigating that process when the time comes. The community knowledge here is honestly better than anything I found on the official EDD website. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share detailed advice and personal experiences - you're genuinely helping people through some really stressful situations!
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Yara Campbell
Anyone else feel like they're playing disability claim bingo? 🎰 I swear, every time I call it's a new rule or requirement 😅
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Isaac Wright
•LOL for real tho 🤣 I'm convinced they just make this stuff up as they go along
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Maya Diaz
•Disability Claim Bingo sounds like the world's most depressing game show 😂
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Hey Sofia! I went through something similar last year. You'll definitely need to file a new claim for intermittent leave - they don't let you reuse old ones unfortunately. A few things that really helped me: - Get your doctor to be super specific about WHY you need intermittent leave (not just that you have a condition) - Have exact dates ready for when you think you'll need time off - Ask about the "episodic" vs "chronic" distinction - it matters for how they process your claim Also, be prepared for them to ask A LOT of questions about your work duties and how your condition specifically prevents you from doing them. The more detailed you can be, the better. Good luck! 🤞
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