Ugh, the EDD strikes again! 🙄 I swear they do this on purpose to save money. Hang in there, OP. You're not alone in this mess.

I went through something similar a few months ago! My payments just stopped out of nowhere too. Turns out there was a "routine review" they triggered on my account that I never got notified about. I'd suggest logging into your EDD account and looking under the "Inbox" or "Notifications" section - sometimes important messages get buried there. Also check if your certification status changed to "pending" instead of "paid." If you can't find anything obvious, definitely try the online contact form first before calling. It took them about 2 weeks to respond to mine, but at least you'll have a paper trail. Hope this helps! 🤞

Has anyone else noticed that the website is down like every other day? How are we supposed to certify if we can't even access the system? 🤦‍♂️

Pro tip: if you're having trouble certifying online, try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes that fixes weird glitches in the system.

Ive been dealing with EDD for months now. heres a pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know when youll need that info.

I went through the exact same thing last month! Got transferred between SDI and PFL like 5 times before someone finally helped me. Here's what worked: when you call the PFL line, immediately press 0 to try to get to a human instead of going through the automated menu. If that doesn't work, try calling the main EDD number (1-800-300-5616) and specifically ask them to transfer you to PFL corrections department. Also, if you have any paperwork from your original PFL filing, have that ready - they'll need your case number and SSN to pull up your file. Don't give up, it's frustrating but you'll get through eventually!

Chicos, sé que es frustrante, pero no se rindan. Yo pasé por lo mismo el año pasado y eventualmente recibí mi dinero. Mantengan la calma y sigan insistiendo. Este es un maratón, no una carrera de velocidad. 🏃‍♂️

He estado siguiendo algunos de los consejos que han compartido aquí y quería actualizar mi experiencia. Después de intentar llamar por teléfono sin éxito durante días, decidí probar el portal en línea como sugirió @Anastasia Popov. Envié un mensaje detallado explicando mi situación y adjunté capturas de pantalla de mi cuenta. Para mi sorpresa, recibí una respuesta en 5 días laborables donde me explicaron que había un problema técnico con mi dirección que estaba causando el retraso. Pudieron corregirlo remotamente y ahora me dijeron que debería recibir mis pagos pendientes en 7-10 días hábiles. Así que para cualquiera que esté leyendo esto - definitivamente prueben el portal en línea si las llamadas telefónicas no funcionan. A veces es más efectivo de lo que pensamos! 🤞🏼

Yes, they absolutely do verify disabilities. While they may not always call your doctor, they review the medical certification form and can request additional medical records if they have questions. They can also require independent medical examinations if they suspect fraud. Disability fraud is taken very seriously and can result in penalties, repayment requirements, and even criminal charges in serious cases. Only apply if you have a legitimate disability certified by a doctor.

Good luck with your application, Maya! One more tip - once you submit your SDI claim, you'll get a confirmation number. Keep that handy because you'll need it if you have to call EDD about your claim status. Also, make sure to check your mail regularly because they'll send important notices about your claim approval/denial and payment information. The whole process can take 2-3 weeks from submission to first payment if everything goes smoothly. Hope your back heals up soon!