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I had the exact same issue with the 2525 form! What worked for me was logging into my UI Online account and going to the "History" tab - sometimes the form shows up there as a PDF even if you didn't get the physical mail. Also, try checking your address on file in your account settings - I discovered mine was missing my apartment number which was causing mail delivery issues. If you still can't find it, definitely try that technical support number Marcus mentioned - that line seems way less busy than the main UI line!
Great tip about checking the History tab! I never would have thought to look there. I'm definitely going to check my address info too - that's such a simple thing that could cause major headaches. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here, it's giving me hope that I can get this sorted out! 🤞
I'm dealing with this same nightmare right now! Been waiting 3 days for my 2525 form and the deadline is tomorrow. Reading through all these suggestions has been super helpful - especially the tip about the technical support line at 1-800-300-5616 instead of the main UI line. I'm also going to check my History tab in UI Online like Paolo suggested. It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get a form that should have been mailed automatically. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is a lifesaver when EDD fails us! 🙏
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just went thru this last month. its a nightmare but youll get thru it. deep breaths and lots of coffee lol
I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. Here's what I learned: The letter should have payment instructions on the back or second page - look for a remittance address or online portal info. If not, definitely call them. When I called, they set me up with a payment plan that worked with my budget. Also, keep copies of EVERYTHING - your payment confirmations, correspondence, all of it. The whole process is stressful but manageable if you stay organized. You got this! 💪
@Harold Oh This is super helpful! I m'dealing with the same thing right now and was panicking. Did you have to provide any additional documentation when you set up the payment plan, or was it pretty straightforward once you got through to someone? Also, how reasonable were they with the payment amounts - could you negotiate based on your income?
@Harold Oh Really appreciate you sharing the details! I m'in a similar boat right now and your advice about checking the back of the letter is spot on - I almost missed the payment info too when I first got mine. Quick question: when you set up the payment plan, were they pretty flexible with the monthly amounts? I m'worried they ll'want more than I can realistically afford each month.
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did u get paid yet??? im in the same boat and wondering how long it took
Yes! The money hit my account about 36 hours after I submitted the certification. It was processed the next day but took another day to show up in my bank account. Hope yours comes through quickly too!
I'm so glad you got your payment! This is really helpful information for anyone else going through pregnancy disability. I just want to add that if anyone is still having trouble with their SDI payments or certifications, make sure to keep detailed records of when you submit everything. Screenshot your submission confirmations and keep track of dates - it really helps if you need to call EDD later. Also, if you're having trouble accessing the online portal to certify, you can sometimes call the automated phone system as a backup option. The pregnancy journey is stressful enough without worrying about missed payments!
This is such great advice about keeping records! I wish I had known this when I started my claim. I definitely learned my lesson about setting up reminders and staying organized with all the paperwork. It's crazy how much you have to keep track of on top of everything else during pregnancy. Thanks for sharing these tips - they'll definitely help other moms going through this process!
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I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! EDD flagged me for a $1,800 "overpayment" when I transitioned from UI to SDI after my gallbladder surgery in December. Like everyone else here, I have all the documentation proving I did everything correctly - I even have the email confirmation from when I reported my last day of work and requested my UI payments to stop. I filed my appeal in February and my hearing is scheduled for June 15th. What's really frustrating is that I know I'm right, but EDD's automated system seems to flag these transitions even when they're done properly. I haven't started a new claim yet, but I'm planning to file one next month for ongoing complications. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that the new claim payments should come through while the appeal is pending. It's reassuring to see that most people eventually won their appeals - it seems like EDD's transition system just has serious issues. Has anyone noticed if there's a pattern to which transitions get flagged? I'm wondering if it's random system glitches or if there's something specific that triggers these false overpayment claims.
I'm new to this community but dealing with a similar EDD nightmare! Based on what I've read here, it seems like these transition overpayments might be triggered by timing issues in their system - like if there's even a single day where both claims show as "active" in their database, even if no actual double payments occurred. I've heard from others that surgeries requiring immediate UI stoppage (like planned procedures) seem to get flagged more often than gradual transitions. It's so frustrating that we have to prove our innocence when their system is clearly the problem! Good luck with your June hearing - it sounds like most people win these appeals once they can present their documentation to an actual human judge instead of dealing with the automated system.
I went through this exact situation last year and can share some insight that might help ease your worries. EDD incorrectly flagged me for a $2,100 overpayment when I transitioned from UI to SDI for my hip surgery. Like you, I had done everything correctly and had documentation proving no overlap. Here's what happened with my new claim: I filed a brand new SDI claim about 6 weeks after my appeal was submitted, and my payments came through completely normally while the appeal was still pending. The key thing the EDD rep told me was that as long as your new claim is for a genuinely different benefit period with new medical documentation, their system treats it as entirely separate from any previous overpayment issues. My appeal took about 4 months to resolve (I won, of course), but during that entire time my new claim payments never had any issues. The only thing I'd recommend is keeping detailed records of your new certification dates and payments, just in case you need to reference them later. Having your assembly member involved is huge - they can really expedite things if any problems do arise with your new payments. You should be fine, but definitely stay on top of following up if anything seems delayed!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's such a relief to know that your new claim payments went through smoothly while your appeal was pending. I've been losing sleep over this, worried that I'd be stuck without income for months while waiting for the July hearing. The fact that you had a similar overpayment amount and won your appeal gives me a lot of confidence. I'm definitely going to keep detailed records of everything like you suggested - screenshots of certification confirmations, payment dates, everything. Having that paper trail seems to be crucial with EDD. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this - it's helping me feel much more optimistic about the whole situation!
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I'm really glad you're getting this sorted out! Just wanted to add that if you're worried about the financial gap while waiting for SDI to kick in, you might want to look into local food banks or emergency assistance programs in your area. Many counties have temporary financial assistance for people dealing with medical emergencies. Also, if your husband's employer offers any kind of emergency hardship fund or if he has accrued sick leave that could be converted to partial pay, now would be the time to ask HR about those options. The combination of getting SDI filed plus finding some temporary relief could help bridge this difficult period. Wishing your husband a smooth recovery!
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Aidan Hudson
•Thank you so much for these additional resources! I hadn't thought about checking for local emergency assistance programs. We'll definitely look into food banks in our area - every little bit helps right now. I'll also have my husband reach out to his HR department tomorrow to see if there are any employee assistance programs available. The combination of filing for SDI today plus these temporary supports should hopefully get us through the next few weeks. Really appreciate everyone's advice and support during this stressful time!
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Hattie Carson
Just wanted to share my experience since I went through something similar! I filed for SDI about 7 weeks after my knee surgery due to similar issues with doctor fees and financial stress. Even though I was past the 49-day window, EDD still processed my claim but I only got benefits from the date I filed, not backdated to when I first became disabled. The key thing that helped me was being completely honest on the application about why I delayed - I wrote in the comments section that it was due to financial hardship and inability to pay the medical certification fee upfront. While I didn't get the full backpay, I was still approved and started receiving benefits within 3 weeks. Don't give up hope - even if you're slightly past the ideal timeline, they do consider individual circumstances. Make sure to document everything and be transparent about the financial hardship that caused the delay.
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