yall ever think about how wild it is that we're all just sittin here tryna figure this out ourselves cause the actual ppl in charge cant get it together? like we're all just vibin and sufferin together 💀

Hassan, I feel for you - this exact same thing happened to me back in May. After weeks of no payments despite certifying, I finally got through to someone who told me there was a "pending issue" on my account that wasn't showing up anywhere online. They had to manually release my payments. My advice: Keep detailed records of every certification you've done (screenshots if possible), and if you can't get through by phone, try sending a message through your EDD online account under "Contact EDD." Sometimes they respond to those faster than phone calls. Also, Wesley's info about the glitch affecting late March/mid April certifications makes total sense - at least you know it's a known issue now! Don't give up, and keep certifying even while this is getting sorted out. The backpay will come through once they fix whatever's holding it up. We're all rooting for you! 🙏

Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses! This clears up so much confusion. I'll keep an eye on my mailbox for any continued claim forms since my disability is supposed to last 10 weeks. It's frustrating that this information isn't clearly explained on the EDD website - would have saved me a lot of worry! I appreciate all the advice and personal experiences shared here.

Just wanted to add that if you're ever unsure about your certification status, you can also call the SDI customer service line at 1-800-480-3287. I know the wait times can be brutal, but they can tell you exactly what stage your claim is in and whether any action is needed on your part. I've found that calling first thing in the morning (right at 8 AM) or later in the evening tends to have shorter hold times. Also, if you do get that continued claim form in the mail, don't wait until the last minute to submit it - mail it back as soon as you fill it out to avoid any payment delays!

Update: I had my hearing this morning and it went better than expected! The judge was very understanding about my late filing once I explained my depression and showed the medical records. She specifically said the documentation was helpful since it showed I had "good cause" for missing the deadline. Now they'll review the actual reason for my disability claim denial, and I should hear back in 7-10 business days. Fingers crossed! Thank you all for the advice and support - it really helped me prepare and feel less anxious going in!

So glad to hear your hearing went well! That's such a relief after all the stress you were going through. The fact that the judge understood your situation and accepted the medical documentation is really encouraging. It sounds like bringing those specific records was definitely the right call. Waiting 7-10 days is going to feel like forever, but you've done everything you can at this point. Hoping you get good news soon - you've been through enough already and deserve to have this resolved in your favor. Keep us posted when you hear back!

Bruh, EDD is straight up ghosting you 👻 Time to slide into their DMs (aka blow up their phone lines) 📞💯

I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's incredibly stressful when your disability payments just stop without explanation. A few things that have helped me and others I know: First, definitely call the SDI phone line (1-800-480-3287) as soon as possible. I know the hold times are brutal, but getting a human on the line is crucial. When you do get through, ask them to check for any "stops" or "holds" on your claim and get specific details about what triggered it. Also, log into your SDI Online account if you haven't already - sometimes there are pending issues or required actions that don't get mailed but show up there. Look for anything under "Inbox" or "Notifications." One thing that's not obvious: sometimes your doctor needs to submit updated medical certification, and EDD doesn't always send clear notices about this. If your original certification period is ending, that could be why payments stopped. Document everything - dates of calls, names of representatives you speak with, reference numbers. This will help if you need to escalate or file an appeal later. Hang in there - these issues usually get resolved, it just takes persistence and patience (I know, easier said than done when you're depending on these payments). Keep us updated on how it goes!

Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! Based on your advice, I'm going to: 1. Use February 29 as my last day worked (the actual last day at my contract job) 2. Wait until June 8 (day after my SDI ends) to submit my UI application 3. Start getting my job search documentation in order now 4. Be prepared for a phone interview and have all my claim details ready 5. Have Claimyr as a backup if I can't get through to EDD I really appreciate all your help with navigating this confusing transition!

Just wanted to add my perspective as someone who works in HR and deals with these transitions regularly. Oscar, you're getting great advice here! One thing I'd emphasize is to make sure your doctor's release to work is very clear about any restrictions. EDD will want to see that you're medically able to perform work in your field. Also, since you were a contractor, make sure you have all your 1099s and earnings records organized - sometimes contract work can be trickier to verify than W-2 employment. The Feb 29 date is definitely correct, and waiting until after your SDI ends is crucial. You've got a solid plan!