Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for way too long: 1. Always document EVERYTHING. Keep a log of every call, email, and interaction. 2. If possible, try to get the name and ID number of anyone you talk to. 3. Be persistent but polite. The people on the phone didn't create this mess. 4. Check your online account regularly for updates or changes. 5. If all else fails, contact your local representative's office. They can sometimes help push things through. Hope this helps someone! We're all in this frustrating boat together. 💪

This is so relatable! I had something similar happen last month where they scheduled my interview for a Friday afternoon when I specifically requested Monday morning because of my doctor appointments. I ended up having to reschedule my medical stuff which was a nightmare. One thing that helped me was going to the EDD office in person if you have one nearby. I know it's not always possible, but sometimes face-to-face gets better results than the phone system. Also, if you do miss the call today, don't panic - you can usually reschedule, it just takes more time unfortunately. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get this sorted out! The whole system needs a major overhaul 😤

Been there! 😤 When I dealt with this exact situation, I also had to get a "Wage and Employment Verification" form (DE 1326C) filled out by my employer - it's specifically for disability cases. Your HR department should know what this is. Also, if you have any medical documentation showing when your disability started, include that too since it helps establish the timeline. The whole process is frustrating but hang in there - once you get all the right paperwork together, they usually sort it out pretty quickly!

Just wanted to add that when you're dealing with disability-related EDD issues, it's also worth reaching out to your State Disability Insurance (SDI) office directly. Sometimes there's a disconnect between what SDI has on file versus what the unemployment division sees. I had a similar mix-up where my employer was correctly reporting to SDI that I wasn't working due to disability, but somehow unemployment still thought I was getting wages. A quick call to SDI helped them sync up their records. Also, if you're getting any disability payments, make sure you have documentation showing those aren't wages from your employer - EDD sometimes gets confused between disability benefits and regular pay. Good luck with your appeal! 🍀

Update: My payment FINALLY hit my card this morning! So it took 2 full days after the issued date. So stressful for no reason!

I'm new to this community and just went through the same situation last week! My first SDI payment after knee surgery showed "paid" on Tuesday but didn't hit my card until Thursday morning. I was panicking because I had no idea this was normal - wish I'd found this thread earlier! For anyone else dealing with this, it seems like the 2-3 business day delay is pretty standard. Also learned the hard way to check both the EDD portal AND the Bank of America debit card site since they don't always sync up. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes me feel less alone in navigating this system!

This happened to me too! Turns out there was a glitch in their system affecting claims extended within certain dates. Keep bugging them and eventually they'll sort it out. Took me about 3 weeks of pestering them tho 😩

I went through this exact same nightmare a few months ago! Here's what finally worked for me: Try accessing your portal from a different browser or device - sometimes the form doesn't load properly on certain browsers. Also, check under different sections like "Forms" or "Documents" rather than just the main dashboard. If that doesn't work, I'd recommend doing what @Ava Rodriguez suggested and send a secure message through your portal. Be super specific - include your claim number, extension dates, and mention that your doctor already approved the extension but the continued benefits form isn't appearing. One more thing - if you have any paper documents from your doctor or EDD about the extension, scan and attach those to your message. It helps show you're not just making stuff up. The whole system is absolutely broken but don't give up! You've got this! 💪

I went through this exact situation in February. After using Claimyr to get through to a representative, I found out that my documents were actually sitting in a queue waiting to be reviewed. The representative was able to pull them up immediately, verify that everything was in order, and manually release the hold on my account. My payment was processed within 3 business days. If you do get through, make sure to ask them specifically to check if your documents are in the system and have been scanned in but just not reviewed yet. Sometimes they'll just tell you to wait without actually looking at your specific situation.

I'm going through something very similar right now! Filed my SDI claim in late March for a back injury, sent in identity verification documents in early April, and I'm still waiting too. It's been about 5 weeks since they received my docs. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying - reassuring that I'm not alone, but terrifying that this could drag on for weeks more. The financial stress is unreal. I've had to ask family for help with rent and I'm rationing groceries. What really gets me is that we've been paying into this system through payroll deductions for YEARS, and when we actually need it, they make it nearly impossible to access. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service and the portal messaging suggestion. Has anyone had luck with contacting their state assembly member's office? I've heard they sometimes help with EDD issues but not sure if that applies to SDI claims. Hang in there everyone - we shouldn't have to fight this hard for benefits we've earned!