Hey Alfredo! I can totally relate to that panic feeling - I did the exact same thing about a year ago and was convinced I'd completely ruined my claim. But honestly, you're going to be fine! This is actually super common and the EDD folks are used to dealing with it. I called their disability line and they were able to add my missing employment info right during the call - no need to restart anything. Just have all your employment details ready (dates, employer info, wages, etc.) and call them ASAP. I'd recommend calling right at 8am when they open to avoid the crazy hold times. The rep I talked to said they literally get these calls every single day, so don't feel bad about the mistake. You caught it and you're fixing it - that's what matters! 🙂

Hey Alfredo! I totally understand the panic - I made the exact same mistake about 8 months ago and was absolutely freaking out thinking I'd ruined everything. But honestly, you're going to be completely fine! I called the EDD disability line and they updated my claim with the missing employment info right over the phone - took maybe 15 minutes once I got through. The rep was super understanding and told me they deal with this literally every day, so don't feel bad about it at all! Just have all your employment details organized (employer names, addresses, employment dates, wages earned) and call them first thing in the morning at 8am when they open - that's definitely the best time to avoid those crazy hold times everyone mentions. You absolutely do NOT need to start your whole claim over again. Just be honest about the oversight and they'll take care of you. This community has been so helpful with advice, and it's clear this happens to way more people than we realize! You've got this! 💪

I'm currently going through this exact same situation! Filed my maternity SDI claim about 3 weeks ago, got approved 10 days ago, and received one tiny payment of $64 last Monday - then complete radio silence since. I've been checking my UI Online account obsessively every few hours, convinced I somehow messed up my application. Finding this thread has been such a lifesaver! It's amazing to see how many of us are experiencing this identical weird payment pattern with that random small first payment followed by nothing. The stress of being on maternity leave with unpredictable income is overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with recovery and adjusting to life with a newborn. EDD really needs to do a better job explaining this process on their website instead of leaving new parents panicking about their finances during such a vulnerable time. Based on all the timelines and experiences shared here, it sounds like I should expect my full back payment within the next few days. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories - this community support means everything when you're trying to navigate such a confusing system!

I'm currently experiencing this exact same situation! Filed my maternity SDI claim about 2 weeks ago, got approved last Friday, and received one confusing payment of $127 yesterday. I've been checking my UI Online account constantly since then, totally convinced I did something wrong during the application process. Reading through all these experiences has been such a huge relief - I had no idea this weird single payment pattern was actually normal! It's so stressful being on maternity leave and not knowing when the next payment will arrive, especially when your savings are running low and you're already dealing with all the physical and emotional changes of new motherhood. The EDD website gives absolutely no explanation about why this happens, so finding this community discussion has been a lifesaver. Based on all the timelines shared here, it sounds like I should expect my full back payment within the next week or two. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - it gives me so much peace of mind to know that this bizarre system actually works eventually, even though it makes no sense from our perspective!

This thread is absolutely gold! 🏆 As someone who's been lurking here for a while and finally got my Notice of Computation yesterday, I can't thank you all enough for sharing such detailed experiences. Reading through all this advice has me feeling way more confident about reviewing my notice properly. @Aisha Abdullah - you picked the perfect community to ask this question! The checklist approach that @Andre Dupont mentioned is brilliant, and @Emma Garcia's breakdown should definitely be pinned somewhere. I'm planning to go through my notice tonight with all these tips in mind. Quick question for anyone who's been through this - I noticed my notice has a lot more pages than I expected (like 6 pages total). Is that normal, or could that indicate there might be complications I should be aware of? Most of the pages seem to be detailed wage breakdowns by quarter and employer, but I want to make sure I'm not missing any red flags. Thanks again to this amazing community for being so generous with your knowledge and support! 💙

This thread has been incredibly helpful to read through as someone who's navigating the SDI process for the first time! The level of detail everyone has shared about what to check on the Notice of Computation is amazing - from verifying personal info and wage amounts to looking out for penalty weeks and deductions I never would have thought about. I'm curious about one thing that hasn't been mentioned yet - has anyone dealt with a situation where their Notice of Computation showed a benefit amount that was significantly different (either higher or lower) than what the online calculators estimated? I've been trying to get a rough idea of what to expect using the unofficial calculators online, but I'm wondering how accurate those tend to be compared to the actual SDI calculation. Also, for those who had to submit wage corrections, did you find it better to call first to discuss the issue, or just send in the documentation right away? Given all the horror stories about phone wait times, I'm wondering if there's a more efficient approach. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences here - this community is such a valuable resource! @Aisha Abdullah hope your review goes smoothly! 🤞

I went through something very similar! Error e324 is usually related to having multiple accounts in their system. Here's what worked for me: 1. Don't try to create any new accounts - this will make it worse 2. Call the EDD Disability Insurance line specifically (not the UI line) at 1-800-480-3287 3. Have ALL your information ready: SSN, both email addresses you might have used, any confirmation numbers from previous claims 4. Tell them you need to "consolidate duplicate accounts" and explain the disability filing deadline issue The key is being super clear that you have a legitimate disability claim but can't file due to their system error. They can extend your filing deadline if you can prove the technical issues prevented you from filing on time. I also recommend sending yourself emails documenting each attempt you make - screenshot the error, note the time/date. This creates a paper trail if you need to appeal later. Don't give up! The system is broken but there are people there who can help once you get through to the right person.

@Yuki Sato This is incredibly helpful! I've been banging my head against the wall for weeks. I didn't realize there was a specific disability insurance line - I've been calling the general EDD number this whole time. The tip about documenting everything with screenshots is brilliant too. I'm definitely going to try calling 1-800-480-3287 first thing Monday morning with all my account info ready. Really appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed advice!

I'm having the exact same problem and it's beyond frustrating! My name gets truncated at around 14 characters and then the verification completely fails. I've been trying to register for disability benefits for over a week now with no success. This is such a basic technical issue that shouldn't exist on a government website in 2024. Reading through all these suggestions is really helpful though - I had no idea there were so many potential workarounds. I think I'm going to start with the early morning calling strategy since multiple people have had success with that approach. The accessibility complaint route also sounds brilliant - framing this as a digital accessibility barrier is spot on. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions! It's reassuring to know I'm not alone in dealing with this ridiculous system limitation. 🙏

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My first name is getting cut off at around 16 characters and it's making the verification fail every single time. It's so frustrating because you can literally see what's wrong but there's no way to fix it from the user side. Thank you all for sharing these solutions - I had no idea there were so many different approaches to try! I'm definitely going to start with the early morning calling strategy since so many people have had success with that. The accessibility complaint angle is really smart too - this absolutely is a barrier to accessing services. Has anyone tried reaching out through social media? Sometimes government agencies respond faster to public complaints on Twitter or Facebook. Either way, it's comforting to know I'm not the only one dealing with this ridiculous limitation in 2024! 🤦‍♀️