To address your follow-up question about informing EDD of your layoff: Yes, you should accurately report your employment status and last day of work when filing. This won't affect your SDI eligibility if you've paid into the system, but it helps them process your claim correctly. Also, keep track of all communication with EDD. Document who you speak with, when, and what was discussed. This can be invaluable if there are any issues with your claim later.

Just want to add one more piece of advice from someone who went through this exact scenario - don't panic about the timing! I was laid off while dealing with a chronic condition and was terrified about losing everything. Here's what I wish I'd known: Your SDI eligibility is locked in based on your work history, not your current job status. As long as you've been paying into SDI through payroll deductions, you're covered. I filed for SDI about 2 weeks after my layoff (once my doctor confirmed I couldn't work) and had no issues. The COBRA vs Covered California decision can wait a bit - you have 60 days to elect COBRA from your qualifying event. Use that time to compare costs and see what your SDI benefit amount will be. Sometimes the Marketplace plans are way better financially, especially with the lower income from disability benefits. Stay strong - the system actually does work once you navigate through all the paperwork and waiting periods!

Update on what worked for me: after creating my SDI Online account and still seeing nothing after a week, I called my doctor's office to check if they had received any requests from EDD. Turns out EDD HAD contacted them for additional information, but the doctor's office hadn't responded yet. Once they sent in the additional info, my claim started processing. Maybe check with your doctor to see if something similar happened?

That's fantastic news! I'm so glad you found out what was holding up your claim. This is exactly why I always recommend checking with your doctor's office - they often receive requests from EDD that the claimant never knows about. Once they send in that additional documentation, your claim should start moving through the system much faster. Keep checking your SDI Online account over the next few days, and hopefully you'll see some progress soon. Thanks for updating us - this will definitely help other people who find themselves in the same situation!

Glad you got it worked out! Make SURE you save that confirmation page or number. I'd even take a screenshot as proof you reported it correctly. EDD has been known to make "mistakes" on their end and then blame the claimant. Better safe than sorry!

Great that you got it sorted out! For future reference for anyone reading this thread, another tip is to also send yourself an email with the confirmation details and date you reported it. That way you have a timestamped record in case there are any discrepancies later. The EDD system can be glitchy sometimes, so having multiple forms of documentation never hurts. Hope your return to work goes smoothly!

Not to freak you out, but make sure it wasn't fraud. My cousin had her SDI payments redirected to a scammer's account last year. It was a whole mess to sort out.

Just went through this exact same situation last week! My payment showed as processed on the SDI website but didn't hit my account for 4 days. Turns out my bank had some internal processing delays they didn't tell me about. I'd suggest calling both SDI AND your bank to cover all bases. Also, if you have online banking, check if there's a separate "pending deposits" section - mine showed up there before it actually posted to my account balance. Hope this helps and you get it sorted soon! 🤞

Quick question - did you report your sick leave payout to them? Sometimes that can trigger these notices if they think it's regular income.

I've been through this exact situation! The key is getting them to understand the difference between using accrued sick leave and actually returning to work. Here's what worked for me: 1. Get a letter from your employer explicitly stating you were still on disability leave and only used accrued sick time 2. Submit payroll records showing the sick leave deduction vs regular wages 3. File a formal reconsideration request (not just an appeal) - this gets reviewed by a different department The form you're looking for is probably the DE 4365DI or DE 8714A depending on your specific situation. Call and ask them to mail it if you can't find it online. Don't wait too long - you usually only have 30 days from the notice date to respond. Stay strong! 💪