Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. The wait times are usually shorter then.

I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago! One thing that really helped me was having my doctor's office fax the extension paperwork directly to EDD while I was on the phone with them. That way they could confirm they received it right away and there was no delay in processing. Also, don't forget to ask about whether your extension affects your return-to-work date for job protection purposes - that caught me off guard! The whole process took about 10 days for me once I got through to someone. Wishing you all the best with your pregnancy! 🤞

This happens way too often. It's like they're playing games with our money. I had to fight for weeks to get paid for days covered by my doctor's note. Here's what worked for me: 1. Keep calling every day. It sucks, but persistence pays off. 2. Send a message through your online account explaining the situation in detail. 3. Contact your local assembly member's office. They can sometimes intervene on your behalf. 4. If all else fails, file an appeal. It takes time, but it's your right. Remember, document EVERYTHING. Every call, every message, every piece of paper. Good luck!

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My doctor's note covered me through the 12th, but EDD only paid me through the 10th. It's so frustrating because I know the documentation is clear and was submitted properly. I've been trying to get through on the phone for days with no luck. Has anyone found that sending duplicate copies through different methods (online, fax, and mail) actually helps speed up the process? I'm worried about overwhelming them with paperwork, but at this point I'm desperate to get this resolved.

Also I forgot to put in there that it was non fraud

Hey OP, hang in there! I know it feels hopeless, but keep pushing. Document everything, take screenshots, and don't give up. You've got this! 💪

I went through this nightmare last year! What finally worked for me was contacting ID.me support first to get them to completely delete the duplicate account (not just deactivate it), then waiting 48-72 hours before trying to register with EDD again. The key is making sure ID.me purges all traces of the duplicate from their system. Also, make sure you're using the exact same name format across all your documents - even small differences like "Michael" vs "Mike" can cause matching issues. It took about a week total, but it eventually went through!

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to EDD? If you're still having trouble, definitely consider that Claimyr service I mentioned. When I finally spoke with an agent, it turned out my employer had submitted conflicting information about my last day worked, which created a flag on my claim that wasn't visible to me. The agent fixed it immediately once I explained the situation.

Congratulations on getting through! This is exactly why I always recommend people try multiple approaches when dealing with EDD. Your situation is a perfect example of how these "invisible" flags can keep claims stuck indefinitely. The address mismatch issue is super common - EDD's system is very strict about verifying identity, especially after all the fraud issues they had during the pandemic. For anyone else reading this, make sure to update your address with both EDD AND your employer if you've moved recently, as mismatched information between these sources is one of the most frequent causes of claim delays. Glad you got it sorted out and thanks for updating us!