OP, how long has your account been locked? If its been more than 24 hours, you def need to call them directly.

I had the exact same issue last month! My account got locked after I mistyped my password a few times. Here's what worked for me: I called the EDD disability line first thing in the morning (around 8 AM) and got through after about 45 minutes on hold. The rep was super helpful - she unlocked my account right away and gave me a temporary password to get back in. Make sure you have your SSN and any recent claim numbers handy when you call. Don't give up, you'll get through eventually! 💪

random question but are u planning to transition to paid family leave after ur pregnancy disability ends? if so start that application early!! i messed up and waited til the last minute and had a gap in my payments

I'm so glad you were able to get this resolved! Your situation sounds almost identical to what I went through a few months ago with my pregnancy disability claim. The stress of waiting with no updates while bills are piling up is absolutely awful, especially when you're already dealing with pregnancy complications. For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation - I also recommend keeping detailed records of all your communications with both your doctor's office and EDD. I made a simple spreadsheet with dates, who I spoke with, and what was discussed. It really helped when I finally got through to an EDD rep because I could give them exact dates and reference numbers. Also, don't be afraid to ask your doctor's office about their typical processing times for EDD paperwork. Some offices are much faster than others, and knowing their usual timeline can help set realistic expectations. My OB's office told me they typically mail forms within 2-3 business days of completion, which helped me calculate when to start following up. Hope your claim processes smoothly from here and you can focus on taking care of yourself and preparing for your little one!

oof, extending STD is such a headache. sending good vibes your way, OP! 🙏 hope it all works out for you

One thing that really helped me was checking my status online through the EDD portal. If you haven't already, try logging into your account and looking for any updates or messages about your extension request. Sometimes they'll post updates there before they call or send mail. Also, make sure you have your confirmation number from when you submitted the paperwork - that can help when you do get through to someone on the phone. The waiting game is awful but hang in there!

btw make sure u fax the disability forms dont mail them they get lost i learned that the hard way lol

I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's incredibly stressful dealing with health issues AND an uncooperative employer at the same time. I went through something similar about 6 months ago with a chronic condition that required specific workplace modifications. A few things that helped me: - Applied for SDI immediately while still technically employed but on unpaid leave. My doctor certified that I couldn't perform my "regular work duties" without accommodations, which was key - Kept detailed records of EVERY interaction with my employer about accommodations (emails, meeting notes, their responses) - Used my company's formal ADA accommodation process even though they were being difficult - this created an official paper trail The SDI approval took about 3 weeks but was retroactive to when I first applied. It definitely helped with the financial stress while everything got sorted out. One tip: when you talk to your doctor about the certification, be very clear about what your job actually requires versus what you could do with proper accommodations. That distinction is important for the SDI application. Hang in there - this process is exhausting but there are protections in place for situations like yours.

I just used that Claimyr service someone recommended above and IT WORKED!! Got through to EDD in 27 minutes (after trying for 2 days on my own)! They fixed my disqualification too! Thanks everyone for the advice!!!

This is such great news! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - I'm 34 weeks and accidentally answered one of the form questions incorrectly too. Reading your update gives me so much hope! I've been calling for days with no luck getting through. Based on what others have shared here, I think I'm going to try that Claimyr service since the stress of constantly calling and getting busy signals is not good for me or the baby. Thank you for sharing your experience and the specific details about timing and persistence - it really helps to know what to expect!