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So glad everything worked out for you! This is really helpful info for other new parents going through the same thing. I'm due in a few months and was already worried about the payment timing with my disability leave. Now I know to expect delays around holidays and that "auto payment" status is a good sign. Thanks for updating us with the resolution - it's nice to see these posts have happy endings!
Congratulations on your upcoming arrival! Yeah, this thread definitely eased my anxiety about the whole process. One tip I'd add for when you start your leave - maybe build in a few extra days buffer for your first payment if possible, especially if it coincides with any holidays. The stress of wondering if/when the money will come is real when you have bills due! Also that Claimyr service someone mentioned seems like it could be a lifesaver if you run into any issues with your claim.
This is such a helpful thread! I'm about to start my pregnancy disability leave next month and was already stressing about payment timing. It's really reassuring to see that "auto payment" status means the money is approved and on its way, even if there are delays. The breakdown of the typical timeline someone provided (certification → processing → auto payment → bank processing → deposit) is super useful. I'm definitely bookmarking this for reference and will make sure to factor in extra time around holidays. Thanks for sharing your experience and updating with the resolution - it makes the whole process feel less scary for those of us going through it for the first time!
Welcome to the pregnancy disability community! I just went through my first SDI payment experience too and this thread was a lifesaver. One thing I'd add is to screenshot your "auto payment" status when it appears - it gives you peace of mind and documentation that everything is processing correctly. Also, if you're with a smaller bank or credit union like I am, they sometimes process deposits faster than the big banks, so that might work in your favor. Best of luck with your leave and congratulations on your pregnancy!
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I'm going through this exact same issue right now! My SDI payment was scheduled for Tuesday but it's now Friday and still hasn't hit my account. The EDD portal shows "paid" just like everyone else is describing. I've been calling EDD all week but can't get through to anyone - just get the "all representatives are busy" message and then it hangs up. Reading through all these comments has been really helpful though - it sounds like these 5-7 day delays are more common than I thought with SDI payments. I'm going to give it until Monday (which would be day 6 for me) before I try that Claimyr service that was mentioned. It's so stressful when you're depending on this money for basic expenses and it just doesn't show up when it's supposed to. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it really helps to know I'm not dealing with this alone!
I'm in a very similar situation - my payment was due Wednesday and it's now Friday with nothing in my account. The EDD site shows "paid" but my bank account is still empty. I've been calling constantly too with no luck getting through to anyone. It's really reassuring to read through this whole thread and see that so many people have dealt with these delays and eventually got their payments. The stress is real when you're depending on this money! I'm going to wait through the weekend since I'm only at day 3, but it's good to know about the Claimyr option if I need it next week. Hang in there - based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like most of these delays resolve within that 5-7 day window.
I'm dealing with this same exact issue right now! My SDI payment was supposed to arrive on Wednesday but it's Friday and still nothing in my account. The EDD website shows "paid" status but my bank account is empty. I've been trying to call all day but can't get through to anyone. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - it sounds like these 5-7 day delays happen more often than I realized. I'm going to wait through the weekend since I'm only at day 3, but if nothing shows up by Tuesday I'll definitely try that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier. It's so stressful when you're counting on this money for rent and bills! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these payment delays.
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Guys I'm telling you, we need to organize and demand better from our government. This SDI system is broken af and we're all suffering. Who's with me? ✊
Calm down, Bernie. They're doing their best with limited resources.
Limited resources? In California? Give me a break. It's about priorities and we're clearly not one of them.
Hey @Samantha Johnson! I went through something similar a few months ago. The DE2593 form can be tricky - I made a mistake with the "return to work" date section and it delayed my payment by almost 2 weeks. What helped me was logging into the SDI Online portal and checking the status of my claim. Sometimes it'll show if there's an issue with your submission. Also, if you do end up calling, try around 8:15 AM right after they open - that's when I had the best luck getting through quickly. Hang in there! 💪
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Guys, I work in IT. Here's a pro tip: try accessing the site using incognito/private browsing mode. It bypasses a lot of caching issues and might help with that E313 error.
This actually worked for me! You're a lifesaver 🙏
I've been dealing with E313 errors too and what finally worked for me was a combination of things: first, I made sure to file my claim between 2-4 AM when the servers are less busy, then I used Firefox in incognito mode, and most importantly - I went through each section of the form VERY slowly, saving after each page. Don't rush through it! The system seems to timeout or glitch if you move too fast. Also double-check that your browser allows pop-ups from the EDD site. Hope this helps! 🤞
This is super helpful! I'm new here and have been struggling with the same error. Going to try the 2-4 AM timeframe and Firefox incognito combo - never thought about the server load being lighter at night. Thanks for sharing what actually worked! 🙏
Miguel Castro
UPDATE: My payment finally posted this morning! It was definitely the holiday delay. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
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Zainab Abdulrahman
•Got mine too! Glad it worked out for both of us.
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Josef Tearle
Great to hear your payment came through! I'm new to this community and dealing with my first disability claim after a workplace injury. This thread has been really helpful - I had no idea that federal holidays could delay payments. I'll make sure to keep this in mind for future payment dates that fall around holidays. It's reassuring to know this is normal and not something to panic about. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and knowledge here!
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Natasha Petrova
•Welcome to the community! I'm also relatively new here and have learned so much from everyone's shared experiences. It's definitely nerve-wracking when you're dealing with your first disability claim and payments don't arrive when expected. I hope your workplace injury claim process goes smoothly for you. This community has been a lifesaver for getting real answers about EDD issues that you just can't find anywhere else online.
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