One more thing to check - log into your SDI Online account and look at your claim summary page. See if your claim status has changed from "Active" to something else. Sometimes it will say "Additional Information Required" or "Pending Review" which gives you a clue about what's happening. In my case, the status had changed but they never notified me about it.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My SDI payments stopped suddenly in early October after 2 months of regular payments. Like you, my doctor certified me well beyond when the payments stopped, and my claim status still shows "Active" online. I've been trying the early morning calling strategy mentioned by @Ava Thompson - got through once after 45 minutes of calling at 8:02 AM, but the rep just said there was a "processing delay" with no timeline. It's so stressful when you're already dealing with health issues and then have to worry about basic expenses. I'm going to try calling my doctor's office today to see if EDD requested any additional paperwork from them. Fingers crossed we both get this resolved soon!

Update: I called my doctor's office and confirmed they submitted the final certification with 2/25/2025 as the end date. Now I just need to make sure I submit my PFL application on 2/26. Thanks everyone for your help!

Great advice about the screenshots! I'd also recommend keeping a copy of your doctor's final certification form if you can get one. When I transitioned from SDI to PFL last year, EDD asked me to verify my SDI end date during the PFL application process, and having that documentation made it super smooth. The transition timing sounds perfect - you're doing everything right by waiting until 2/26 to apply. Congratulations on your baby, and I hope the PFL application goes smoothly for you!

UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the help! I checked my Payment Activity section like suggested and it shows my next payment is scheduled for this Thursday! No email notification yet, but at least now I know it's coming. Such a relief!

Great to see you got it figured out! For future reference, I've found that EDD SDI payments typically process on the same day of the week once your cycle is established. Since yours is showing Thursday, you can probably expect future payments every other Thursday going forward. One tip that saved me a lot of stress - I set a recurring calendar reminder for the day before my expected payment to check the Payment Activity section. That way I'm not constantly refreshing my account or worrying about missed emails. The system may be clunky, but once you learn to work around the notification issues, it becomes much more manageable. Glad you can breathe easier about rent now!

I'm a benefits counselor, and while your sister won't qualify for SDI without California work history, there's an important detail to consider regarding her mental health conditions. If her anxiety and depression are severe enough to be disabling on their own (separate from the pregnancy), she might qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Unlike state disability, these federal programs don't require recent work in a specific state - they look at overall work history (SSDI) or financial need (SSI). The catch is these programs typically have a 5-month waiting period and a more stringent definition of disability. They require conditions that prevent substantial work and are expected to last at least 12 months. The application process is also lengthier than state disability. A disability attorney could help evaluate if this is a viable option in her situation.

I'm new to this community but wanted to share what I learned when I moved to California while pregnant two years ago. While it's true that SDI requires California work history, I discovered a few additional resources that might help your sister: 1. Emergency assistance programs - Many counties have one-time emergency funds for pregnant women in crisis situations. In Riverside County, try contacting the Community Action Partnership. 2. Food banks and pantries - Organizations like Feeding America Riverside/San Bernardino can help stretch the grocery budget while she gets other assistance set up. 3. Utility assistance - If money gets tight, programs like LIHEAP can help with electricity/gas bills during pregnancy. 4. Church and community organizations - Even if she's not religious, many churches in the Inland Empire have benevolence funds specifically for pregnant women and new families. The most important thing is to apply for everything simultaneously rather than waiting. Medi-Cal should be her first priority since it covers all pregnancy-related medical care. I hope things work out for your sister!

Pro tip: Contact your local state representative's office. They often have liaisons who can help navigate EDD issues. I did this and got my problem resolved in 2 weeks after months of getting nowhere on my own.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Filed the wrong type of claim and now it's a total mess with EDD. The overpayment notice is so frustrating when you haven't even received the money they claim you were overpaid. I've been documenting everything - dates, times, who I spoke with, reference numbers. Also trying the early morning call strategy but man, it's rough getting through. Definitely going to look into contacting my state rep's office based on the advice here. Hang in there, we'll get through this bureaucratic nightmare! 💪