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I'm so sorry you're going through this stress, Keisha! I went through almost the exact same situation in 2023 - pregnancy disability ended in March, then filed for PPD in April. Your weekly benefit amount will definitely stay the same since you're filing within the same benefit year. Both claims will use the same base period for calculating your benefits, so that $850/week should remain consistent. The processing time is unfortunately unpredictable. Mine took about 18 days, but I've heard anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on how backed up they are. The key thing that helped speed mine up was having my doctor be very specific in the medical certification that PPD is a distinct condition from pregnancy recovery. One tip: if you have any energy for it, try calling EDD first thing in the morning right at 8am when they open. I found I had better luck getting through then rather than later in the day. Also, make sure to keep certifying for benefits even while it's processing - you can backdate once it's approved. You've got this, and the financial part should work out the same as your pregnancy claim! Take care of yourself during this difficult time.
Thank you so much Ava, this is exactly what I needed to hear! It's such a relief to know that $850/week should stay the same. 18 days feels like forever when you're waiting but at least that gives me a realistic timeline to expect. I'll definitely try calling at 8am tomorrow - that's a great tip about timing! And yes, my doctor was very clear on the forms that PPD is completely separate from pregnancy recovery, so hopefully that helps move things along. I've been keeping up with certifying even though nothing's been paid yet, so glad to hear that was the right thing to do. The stress of not knowing when money will come in has definitely been making my PPD symptoms worse, so I'm trying to focus on the fact that it should all work out financially in the end. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience - it means a lot to know others have been through this exact situation and came out okay!
I'm going through something really similar right now! My pregnancy SDI ended in late December and I just filed for PPD about 3 weeks ago. Still waiting for approval but from everything I've researched and heard from others, your weekly benefit should stay exactly the same since you're filing so close together. The $850/week you were getting should carry over to your PPD claim because they'll use the same base period earnings to calculate it. The frustrating part is definitely the processing time - mine has been "under review" for 3 weeks now and it's driving me crazy not knowing when payments will start again. One thing that's helped my anxiety a bit is setting up text alerts through the EDD portal so I get notified immediately if there are any status changes. Also, I've been keeping a detailed log of all my symptoms and treatments to document the PPD in case they need additional information. The financial stress definitely doesn't help with the depression, but try to hang in there. From what everyone says, the benefit amount consistency is one thing we don't have to worry about at least. Hoping both our claims get processed soon!
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Congratulations on finally getting through! Your experience really highlights how important timing is with EDD calls. For anyone else still struggling to reach them, I'd recommend keeping a log of when you call and what happens - sometimes there are patterns to when the lines are less busy. Also, if you do get disconnected while waiting, try calling back immediately as sometimes you can get back into the queue faster. The 8am strategy seems to work for a lot of people based on what I've seen in this community.
This is such great advice about keeping a call log! I wish I had thought of that when I was going through this process. It would have helped me figure out the best times to call instead of just randomly trying throughout the day. The immediate callback tip after getting disconnected is really smart too - I'll definitely remember that for future reference. It's amazing how much strategy goes into something that should be straightforward like checking on your own claim status.
I'm so glad you were able to get through and get some clarity on your claim status! The 8am calling strategy really does seem to be the key based on what I've seen here. I've been dealing with a similar situation - my claim has been pending for about 10 days now and I've been getting anxious about it. Your update gives me hope that persistence will pay off. It's frustrating that we have to work so hard just to get basic information about our own claims, but at least knowing there's a process happening in the background helps with the stress. Thanks for sharing your experience and following up with the community!
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Just wanted to add my voice to this thread as someone who's also navigating this process for the first time! I filed my claim about 2 weeks ago and I'm already feeling that familiar anxiety everyone's describing. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly helpful - it's both comforting to know I'm not alone and a bit overwhelming to see how much the timelines can vary. I'm definitely taking notes on all the practical advice shared here, especially about setting up the online account (doing that today!) and keeping thorough medical documentation. The symptom log idea is something I hadn't considered but makes total sense. One question for those who've been through this - is it worth reaching out to my doctor proactively to ask about writing a detailed letter about my condition, or should I wait to see if they request additional documentation first? Don't want to seem pushy but also want to be as prepared as possible. Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive space to share experiences. The waiting is tough but at least we're all in it together! 💪
Welcome to the club! 😅 I'm also pretty new here and just went through filing my claim a few weeks back. Your question about reaching out to your doctor proactively is a great one - from what I've read in other threads and experienced myself, it's definitely worth being proactive! I asked my doctor for a detailed letter upfront and she was totally understanding about it. She said it's actually helpful for them to know what kind of documentation might be needed. Worst case scenario, they say they'd prefer to wait, but most doctors seem pretty willing to help speed up the process if they can. The waiting really is the hardest part, but this community has been amazing for keeping me sane through it all! 🙏
Hey there! I'm also brand new to this whole disability claim process and just filed my application a couple days ago. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a mix of helpful and nerve-wracking! It's crazy how much the timelines seem to vary - anywhere from 6-8 weeks to several months. I'm definitely going to take all the great advice I've seen here about setting up that online account (had no idea that existed!), making sure I have all my medical records properly submitted, and starting a symptom log. The proactive approach with getting a detailed letter from my doctor also sounds like a smart move. It's really comforting to find a community of people going through the exact same stressful waiting period. The anxiety is real, especially when you're already dealing with health issues and financial concerns. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences and tips - it makes this whole confusing process feel a bit less overwhelming! Fingers crossed for all of us who are waiting 🤞
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Just joining this community as a newcomer dealing with my own EDD nightmare! This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I'm currently on day 8 of waiting for my SDI payment after certification and was starting to think I was the only one experiencing this. Reading about @Aisha Khan's experience with the random eligibility review that EDD never bothered to notify her about is both reassuring and infuriating. It's 2025 and we're dealing with a system that operates like it's stuck in the stone age! The fact that 5% of claims get randomly selected for review with zero communication to claimants is just unacceptable. I'm definitely going to try the 8am calling strategy that worked for @Aisha Khan. To all the other newcomers dealing with similar delays (@CosmicVoyager @Amara Okafor @Vince Eh @Malik Johnson @Fatima Al-Qasimi @Nick Kravitz) - it's oddly comforting to know we're not alone in this broken system! Thank you all for sharing your real experiences and creating this supportive community. It's honestly more helpful than anything I've found on EDD's official website. Will definitely update once I manage to get through to them!
Welcome to the community @Jade O'Malley! As another newcomer who just joined today, I'm finding this thread incredibly helpful too. Your 8-day delay sounds exactly like what so many others here have experienced with these mysterious random reviews. It's honestly shocking how common this issue seems to be based on everyone's stories here. The fact that @Aisha Khan had to endure 2 weeks of stress and anxiety just because EDD couldn t'be bothered to send a simple notification about a routine review is infuriating. And learning that 5% of claims get randomly flagged like this with zero communication? That s'a massive failure of basic customer service. I m'also planning to try the 8am calling strategy - seems like that s'our best shot at actually reaching a human being. Good luck to you and all the other newcomers @CosmicVoyager (@Amara Okafor @Vince Eh @Malik Johnson @Fatima Al-Qasimi @Nick Kravitz dealing with these delays! This community) has already taught me more about navigating EDD in one day than their official resources ever could. It s sad that we need to'rely on each other to decode their broken system, but I m grateful places like this exist!'
As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how incredibly helpful and eye-opening this entire thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my first SDI claim (filed 2 weeks ago for a wrist injury) and had absolutely no idea about these random payment reviews or the complete lack of communication from EDD. Reading through @Aisha Khan's experience - going through 2 weeks of stress and anxiety only to discover it was just a random eligibility review that EDD never bothered to notify her about - is both relieving and absolutely maddening. The fact that 5% of claims get flagged for these reviews with ZERO notification to claimants in 2025 is just inexcusable. It's honestly shocking how many people here have similar stories of unexplained payment delays. @Carmen Lopez's experience of needing 27 calls over 2 days just to reach someone, @Andre Dupont dealing with doctor paperwork issues that EDD never communicated, and now all these other newcomers (@CosmicVoyager @Jade O'Malley @Kai Santiago and others) facing the same broken system - it really shows how widespread this problem is. I'm definitely bookmarking the 8am calling strategy for when I inevitably need it. Thank you all for sharing your real-world experiences and creating this supportive space where we can actually get useful information that EDD fails to provide. This community is already proving more valuable than their entire official website!
Welcome to the community @Roger Romero! As yet another newcomer who just discovered this invaluable thread, I'm amazed by how much crucial information is shared here that you simply cannot find anywhere in EDD's official resources. Your 2-week wait for your first payment is nerve-wracking, especially after learning about all these potential random reviews and communication failures. Reading @Aisha Khan s'ordeal really highlights just how broken EDD s'notification system is - the fact that they can hold payments for weeks without a single automated message to claimants is absolutely unacceptable for a state agency in 2025. What strikes me most about this thread is how many of us newcomers are all dealing with similar issues and finding more help from this community than from EDD itself. The collective knowledge shared here by @Carmen Lopez, @Yuki Ito, @Andre Dupont and others is incredible - it s like'having a support group for navigating this bureaucratic nightmare! I m also'mentally preparing to use that 8am calling strategy when my time comes. It s ridiculous'that we have to become experts at gaming their phone system just to get basic information about our own claims, but at least we have each other to share these hard-learned strategies. Thank you to everyone who shares their experiences here - this community is truly a lifeline for those of us trying to navigate EDD s broken'system!
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Update: My claim was just approved! It took 11 days from when I filed online. You were all right - they calculated my benefits automatically based on previous wage reporting. My weekly benefit amount is $1,325 which seems correct based on my salary. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
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Oliver Fischer
•Great news! Glad it worked out smoothly for you. Hope your recovery goes well too.
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Natasha Ivanova
•11 days is FAST these days! My pregnancy disability claim took 22 days to approve in January. Glad the system worked for someone!
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Paolo Moretti
Congrats on the quick approval! That's really reassuring to hear. I'm actually going through a similar situation right now - filed my SDI claim two weeks ago for anxiety/depression and was also confused about the missing wage section. Your post and all these responses have been super helpful. Sounds like I just need to be patient and wait for the processing. Did you get any email notifications when your claim status changed, or did you have to keep checking the portal?
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Omar Mahmoud
•@Paolo Moretti I got an email notification when my claim was approved, but honestly I was checking the portal pretty obsessively every day anyway lol. The email just said Your "claim status has been updated and" then I had to log in to see the details. Two weeks is still within normal processing time, especially for mental health claims since sometimes they need additional review. Hang in there - the waiting is definitely the hardest part when you re'already dealing with anxiety/depression. Hope yours gets approved soon!
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