One more important thing to try: check if your employer filed their DE 2503 form (Statement of Wages). Sometimes the claim gets stuck if there's a significant discrepancy between your reported wages and what your employer reports. If your employer hasn't submitted this form or entered incorrect information, your claim can remain in limbo for weeks. Call your HR or payroll department to confirm they've submitted this form correctly.

Wow, what a relief that you figured out the issue! The missing DE 2503 form from your employer is actually one of the most common causes of SDI claim delays, but EDD rarely tells people to check on this. It's so frustrating that you had to go through 6+ weeks of stress and financial hardship over something your employer should have handled automatically. For anyone else reading this thread with similar issues, this is a perfect example of why it's worth checking with your HR department early in the process. Employers are required to submit wage verification within 15 days of being notified about your claim, but many don't have good systems in place to track these deadlines. Hope your payments start flowing soon - you've definitely earned them after all this hassle!

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to EDD? Any updates on your claim status?

Glad to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread in the future, here's a quick summary of typical SDI payment timelines after medical certification: • Best case scenario: 10-14 days • Average scenario: 14-21 days • Delayed scenario (with minor issues): 21-30 days • Problem scenarios (verification issues, incomplete info): 30+ days Always remember that the 7-day waiting period doesn't count toward your benefit days and isn't paid. Payment typically covers the period beginning after the waiting period ends, assuming your claim is approved by then.

hey op, any updates? did u get ur payment yet?

I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! My extension was approved but payments were delayed for almost 3 weeks. Turns out there was a "pending review" flag on my account that wasn't showing up in the online portal. What finally worked for me was filing a complaint through the SDI ombudsman office - they have more power to actually investigate these delays. You can find the form on the EDD website under "file a complaint." Got my payment within 5 days after that. Hang in there, you'll get through this! 💪

have you tried reaching out to your local state representatives office? They can sometimes help push things along with EDD/SDI

I went through something similar earlier this year. A few things that helped me figure out what was going on: 1. Log into your SDI Online account if you haven't already - sometimes there are notices or requests for additional info that don't get mailed out 2. Check if your extension was actually processed - you should see it reflected in your claim status 3. Sometimes there's a waiting period between when your original benefits end and the extension kicks in, even if approved 4. Make sure your doctor used the most recent version of the form - they updated it a few months ago The good news is that if your extension gets approved, you should get back pay for any missed weeks. But yeah, the waiting and uncertainty is the worst part. Hope you get it sorted out soon!

Just following up - did you get this resolved? Did you mail back the recovery form?

Glad to hear you got it sorted out! For anyone else who might be dealing with this - I went through something similar last year and found it helpful to keep copies of everything you send to EDD. I actually scan or take photos of forms before mailing them so I have proof of what I submitted and when. The recovery form thing caught me off guard too at first, but once you understand it's just a routine check-in, it's much less stressful. Thanks for updating us on how it worked out!