I went through a similar situation when I had to have emergency appendix surgery just 2 weeks into a new job! The good news is that since you worked full-time for 2 years at your previous company, you definitely have enough work history to qualify for SDI. Just make sure you keep all your old paystubs showing the SDI deductions - EDD might ask for them as proof of your base period wages. Also, don't stress too much about the job protection issue. A lot of employers are understanding about medical situations, especially when it's something that was already planned. My new employer actually held my position even though they weren't legally required to. It's worth having an honest conversation with your manager about the situation. Best of luck with your knee surgery!

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet - if you're concerned about your new employer's reaction, you might want to frame this as a pre-existing medical condition that was already scheduled before you started. Most reasonable employers understand that people can't control the timing of necessary medical procedures, especially when it was planned months in advance. Also, consider asking your surgeon if there's any flexibility in your return-to-work timeline. Sometimes they can clear you for modified duties (like desk work only) before full clearance, which might help with your employer relationship. Just make sure any work restrictions are clearly documented on your SDI forms. The fact that you're being proactive about this shows professionalism, and most managers appreciate that kind of communication over surprises!

Ugh, name changes are THE WORST. I'm still dealing with this mess 6 months after getting married. Social Security, DMV, bank accounts, now EDD... it never ends! 😫

I went through this exact same thing! Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD disability line first thing in the morning (around 8am) and explained that I needed my hyphenated married name updated to match my legal documents. They were actually pretty helpful once I got through. Make sure you have your marriage certificate, driver's license, and Social Security card all showing your new name before you call. The rep told me it could take up to 10 business days to update in the system, but mine showed up after about 5 days. Don't worry - it shouldn't affect your claim processing as long as you get it sorted out soon. Good luck!

@RandomPoster Yes, it got me through in about 20 minutes instead of spending days trying to get through on my own. I was skeptical at first, but my claim was time-sensitive and I couldn't afford to wait any longer. The EDD rep I spoke with was actually really helpful once I finally got through.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - work injury in April, approved workers comp claim, but still haven't seen a penny after 6 weeks. My adjuster keeps saying "it's being processed" but gives no timeline. One thing that helped me was getting a copy of my workers comp file from the insurance company. They're required to provide it within a certain timeframe (varies by state). Sometimes seeing what's actually in your file can reveal why there are delays - missing forms, medical records they're waiting for, etc. Also, if you do go the SDI route, make sure your treating doctor is aware of both claims. My doctor had to fill out slightly different forms for SDI vs workers comp, and having them coordinate helped avoid any conflicts in the medical documentation. Keep fighting this - the squeaky wheel gets the grease with these insurance companies!

I'm telling you, the trick is to call at exactly 8:01 am. Not 8:00, not 8:02. 8:01 on the dot. It's like playing the unemployment lottery 🎰

I went through something similar last year - it's absolutely maddening! One thing that helped me was checking if there were any "stop payment" indicators on my account. Sometimes there are hidden flags that prevent payments even when everything looks approved. Also, try logging into your UI Online account at different times of day - I noticed some info only showed up during off-peak hours when their system wasn't overloaded. The waiting game is brutal, but don't give up! 💪

Good news - I just checked the EDD website and they're reporting a system update that was completed Monday night. This sometimes causes a 24-hour delay in payment processing to the Bank of America system. Your payment should appear by tomorrow morning based on their current notice. This happens about once every quarter when they update their systems.

I've been dealing with similar delays lately and found that logging into the Bank of America EDD website (not just checking the card balance) sometimes shows pending deposits that aren't visible through other methods. You can see if your payment is in "pending" status there, which would confirm it's on its way. Also, if you're really in a bind with rent, some landlords will accept a screenshot of the "paid" status from the EDD portal as proof that payment is coming - might be worth asking yours if that would buy you a couple extra days while the system catches up.