UPDATE: Finally got through to EDD this morning! Turns out there was a "random eligibility review" flagged on his account. The representative said about 5% of claims get selected for these reviews each quarter. The frustrating part is they don't notify you when this happens! The good news is she verified everything looks correct and released the payment. It should be in our account within 24-48 hours. She also noted our account so this shouldn't happen for the rest of his claim period. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! What a relief. I wish EDD would just send a notification when they're holding payments for review instead of leaving us in the dark.

As someone new to this community, I just want to say how helpful this thread has been! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation with my own SDI claim - payment has been delayed for about 10 days now after certification. Reading through everyone's experiences here has given me so much insight into what might be happening behind the scenes at EDD. @Aisha Khan - so glad you got your husband's payment issue resolved! The fact that it was just a random review with no notification is incredibly frustrating but good to know that's a possibility. I'm going to try calling first thing Monday morning using your strategy. It's really unfortunate that we have to rely on community knowledge like this because EDD's communication is so poor. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - it makes navigating this system so much less stressful when you know what to expect!

One other thing to try - call your state assembly member's office. They have EDD liaisons who can sometimes speed things up. Worked for my cousin when her pregnancy disability was stuck in processing hell for weeks.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My doctor had to correct a mistake on my disability form and I'm on day 12 of waiting for it to show up in my account after delivery. The anxiety is real when you're depending on these payments. A few things I've learned from my experience: - Try calling EDD at exactly 8:00 AM when they open - you have a better chance of getting through - When you do get someone, ask specifically if they can see that your document was received and if it can be flagged for priority processing due to financial hardship - Keep your certified mail receipt handy when you call - having that tracking number helps prove delivery I'm also considering driving to the nearest EDD office with a drop box if I can get my doctor to fill out another correction form. It seems like in-person delivery gets processed much faster than mail. Hang in there - I know how stressful this waiting period is! 💙

Ugh, I feel your pain. I'm in the same boat. Filed in June and crickets since then. It's like they're purposely trying to make us give up 🤬

I'm dealing with a similar situation - filed my SDI claim 6 weeks ago and still waiting. One thing that helped me was creating a timeline of everything I've done (dates I called, when my doctor submitted paperwork, etc.) so I could reference it when I finally got through to someone. Also, if you haven't already, try logging into your SDI Online account to see if there are any updates or missing documents they need. Sometimes they don't notify you right away about additional requirements. Hang in there - the wait is brutal but you're not alone in this struggle! 💪

I'm an employment attorney who handles UI appeals. A few important things you should know: 1. Benefits exclusivity: You can't receive UI and SDI for the same period. That's firm. 2. Time frames: If you win your appeal, you can receive UI benefits for periods when you were able and available for work (before your disability). 3. Documentation needs: Bring crystal clear documentation to your hearing showing: - When you became disabled (medical certification date) - Your first SDI payment date - Any work search efforts during the UI claim period 4. After disability: You'll need to reopen your UI claim after your disability ends. Do this immediately when your doctor releases you to work. The most common mistake I see is poor preparation for the appeal hearing. Be organized with your dates and documentation. Speaking with an EDD representative before your hearing can help clarify exactly what you need to bring.

I went through something very similar recently! The key thing to understand is that you can absolutely get backpay for the UI weeks before your disability started - those are completely separate time periods. When I had my appeal hearing, I made a timeline showing exactly when I filed UI, when I was denied, when my disability began, and which weeks I was requesting payment for. The judge appreciated having everything laid out clearly. One thing that helped me was calling EDD a few days before my hearing to confirm they had received my SDI start date information. I also brought printed screenshots from my UI Online account showing my certification history up until my disability began. The transition back to UI after disability can be tricky - make sure to call them the day your doctor clears you to return to work. Don't wait! I learned that the hard way and had a gap in benefits while they reactivated my claim. Good luck with your appeal! It sounds like you have a solid case since you were properly unemployed and looking for work before your health issues began.

Once your doctor submits the medical certification for your SDI claim, you should check your SDI Online account daily. If there are any issues, they'll show up in your account before you get a letter in the mail. Watch for status changes from "pending" to either "processing" or "additional information needed." Also, one technical detail: make sure you properly end your UI claim when you start SDI. There's a specific process for this. You need to stop certifying for UI benefits once your disability begins. If you continue certifying for UI while on SDI, the system will flag it as potential fraud, even if you're not actually receiving UI payments due to the appeal. Your SDI benefits will be based on the same base period as your UI claim was, so your weekly amount should be similar to what your UI would have been (though calculated slightly differently).

I went through something very similar when I was pregnant with my second child. The good news is that you can absolutely file for SDI while your UI appeal is pending - they're handled by different departments within EDD and won't interfere with each other. A few practical tips from my experience: - When filling out the SDI application online, there's a section asking about other EDD claims. Be completely honest about your pending UI appeal. - Make sure your OB-GYN is very specific about your disability start date on the DE 2501 form. With high-risk pregnancy complications like yours, they should have clear documentation. - Consider asking your doctor to include a note about your work restrictions (like no lifting, need for frequent breaks, etc.) to strengthen your case. The processing time for SDI can be 2-4 weeks, but pregnancy disability claims often move faster than other types. Since you need income ASAP and your doctor says you need to be on disability immediately, don't wait - apply today if possible. Your health and your baby's health are the priority here. Keep all your documentation organized because EDD might ask for clarification about the timeline between your job loss and when your disability began. Good luck!