I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - filed my paper SDI claim 2.5 weeks ago after knee surgery and still nothing showing up online. Reading through these responses is actually really reassuring that I'm not alone in this! The fact that so many people have had to wait 3-5 weeks for paper claims to appear in the system is both frustrating and comforting at the same time. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service if I don't see anything by next week. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know what's normal (even if normal means waiting way too long!).

I'm so glad you posted this because I'm in almost the exact same boat! Filed my paper SDI claim 2 weeks ago after back surgery and have been refreshing the SDI Online portal obsessively with no luck. Reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - sounds like 3-4 weeks is unfortunately pretty normal for paper claims to even show up in the system. It's crazy that we have to stress like this when we're already dealing with medical issues and can't work! I think I'm going to give it one more week and then try that Claimyr service people mentioned. Fingers crossed both our claims show up soon - this waiting game is brutal when you're worried about bills piling up!

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning after using that Claimyr service someone recommended (it actually worked!). The representative confirmed they received my paper claim on July 8th and it's currently in processing. She said there was nothing obviously wrong with it, but they're just backed up. She flagged it for expedited review due to financial hardship. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!

So relieved to hear you finally got through and got some answers! The financial hardship flag should definitely help speed things up. I'm dealing with a similar situation - submitted my paper claim 3 weeks ago and nothing yet. Did the rep give you any estimate on how long the expedited review might take? Also wondering if you had to provide any additional documentation to qualify for the expedited processing due to hardship?

I'm also dealing with multiple jobs and pregnancy disability! Currently 16 weeks pregnant and working two part-time positions - one at a daycare center and another doing administrative work from home. This thread has been SO helpful because I was completely confused about how to handle the dual employment situation. The advice about being super organized upfront really resonates with me. I've already started gathering all my employment documentation, pay stubs, and employer contact information. One thing I'm wondering about that I haven't seen discussed much - has anyone dealt with jobs that have very different physical requirements? My daycare job involves lifting kids and being on my feet all day, while my admin job is completely sedentary. I'm wondering if this will complicate the medical certification process since my doctor might clear me for one type of work but not the other. Also, for those who mentioned the 7-day waiting period - does that start from when you stop working or when your claim gets approved? I want to make sure I'm planning my finances correctly since coordinating leave from two different employers is already complex enough without worrying about benefit timing!

This is such a comprehensive discussion! As someone who just started the process with two part-time jobs, I wanted to add that it's also helpful to check if either of your employers offers Short Term Disability (STD) benefits that might supplement your state benefits. My main employer has an STD plan that coordinates with EDD disability payments, but my second job doesn't. The HR department at my main job explained that I need to apply for both programs separately, but the STD benefit will be reduced by whatever I receive from EDD to avoid "double dipping." It's worth checking with both employers to see if they have any supplemental disability benefits you might be eligible for - could help with that financial gap everyone's mentioned while waiting for benefits to start!

Reading through all these experiences really gives me hope! I'm dealing with a similar situation where I accidentally entered the wrong employer information on my SDI form. It's been three weeks of calling with no luck, but seeing everyone's specific strategies makes me feel like there's actually a path forward. I'm definitely going to try the early morning calling approach (8:01 AM seems to be the consensus!) combined with submitting the DE 385 form. The tip about using online fax services for better documentation is something I hadn't considered but makes total sense. It's frustrating that we have to become EDD experts just to fix simple errors, but this community knowledge is invaluable. Thank you to everyone who shared what actually worked - it's so much better than the generic advice you find elsewhere!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been struggling with a mistake on my SDI form for the past week - I accidentally put down the wrong date when my disability started, and it's been holding up my entire claim. Reading everyone's strategies here has given me so much hope and a clear action plan. I'm definitely going to try the multi-pronged approach: downloading and faxing the DE 385 form with detailed corrections highlighted in yellow (love that tip!), calling at exactly 8:01 AM every morning, and keeping meticulous records of every attempt. The technical support line transfer trick is genius too - sometimes you need creative workarounds with these bureaucratic systems. It's honestly mind-blowing that we need to become EDD ninjas just to fix simple errors, but this community has created an amazing resource. Thank you to everyone who shared what actually worked for them - it's so much more valuable than the generic advice you find on official websites. Time to start my correction battle tomorrow morning! 🤞

This thread has been incredibly thorough and helpful! I wanted to add one more consideration that might be useful for anyone in a similar situation - if you have any dependent benefits tied to your SDI claim (like family members who might be receiving benefits based on your disability), make sure to address those in your withdrawal process too. Also, keep in mind that if you've already received any disability payments before withdrawing, you'll likely need to return those funds. The EDD representative should explain the repayment process when you call, but it's good to be mentally prepared for that possibility. One last tip - after you've submitted your withdrawal and returned to work, keep monitoring your EDD account online for a few weeks to make sure the claim status updates correctly. Sometimes there can be delays in the system reflecting the withdrawal, and it's better to catch any discrepancies early rather than months later. Sounds like everyone who's contributed to this thread has really created a comprehensive guide for SDI withdrawal - this should definitely help anyone facing this situation in the future!

This entire thread is absolutely incredible! As someone who just joined this community while researching EDD processes, I'm amazed by how comprehensive and supportive everyone has been. You've basically created the definitive guide for SDI claim withdrawal. I'm currently in my first week of a disability claim for a back injury, but seeing how thorough and helpful this community is gives me so much confidence that I'll be able to navigate the system properly - whether I need to withdraw early like Fatima or see my claim through to completion. The emphasis on documentation at every step really stands out to me. It's clear that keeping detailed records, getting names/IDs of representatives, using certified mail, and maintaining multiple forms of communication (phone, written, in-person) is the key to avoiding problems down the road. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences here - this is exactly the kind of real-world, practical advice that you can't find in official government resources. This community is such a valuable resource for anyone dealing with California's complex benefits system!