just a heads up, theres been a glitch in the system lately that's causing some certifications to get stuck in pending status. EDD knows about it and is supposedly working on fixing it. might be whats happening to you

Hey Alejandro! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - submitted my certification 5 days ago and it's still showing as pending. From what I've seen in this community, it seems like there are definitely some system issues happening lately. I'd suggest checking your UI Online account every morning (that's what I've been doing) and maybe try calling early in the morning like Jackie suggested. The waiting is super stressful when you're counting on that money, but hopefully it'll process soon. Keep us updated on how it goes!

Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure you're logging into UI Online regularly. They don't always send notifications when there's an update.

I'm dealing with something similar - filed my SDI claim about 3 weeks ago and it's been radio silence. The not knowing is the worst part, especially when you're counting on that income. One thing that helped me stay organized was creating a spreadsheet to track all my contact attempts (dates, times, methods) and any reference numbers they gave me. It makes you feel like you're doing something productive even when you're stuck waiting. Also, if you haven't already, try logging into your UI Online account at different times of day - sometimes the system updates overnight and you might catch new information before you get any email notification. Hang in there, this process is brutal but you're not alone in this frustration.

Hey, quick question - did you get any kind of confirmation when your doctor submitted the original form? Might be worth double-checking that it actually made it to EDD.

I went through something similar a few months ago! Here's what worked for me: I called my doctor's office and asked them to call EDD directly to confirm they were expecting the form. Turns out EDD had the wrong fax number on file. Once my doc's office got the correct info, the form came through within 2 days. Also, if you're running out of time, you can request an extension through your online EDD account - there's usually a "request extension" option under the claim details. Don't panic, there are ways to fix this! 🙏

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling your local assemblymember's office. They often have direct lines to EDD and can help push things through faster.

I had this exact same problem a few months ago! The wrong start date delayed my payments by almost 3 weeks. What worked for me was sending a fax with all my medical records showing the correct disability start date, then following up with multiple calls until I got through. Make sure you have your doctor's note with the exact date you became disabled - that's the key document they need. Also, keep detailed records of every call you make and every document you send. The whole process took about 2 weeks once I got someone on the phone who actually knew what they were doing. Don't give up, it will get fixed!

Not to be that guy, but are you SURE you sent it to the right address? I made that mistake and lost weeks because of it.

I'm going through something similar right now - sent my appeal documents three weeks ago and when I finally got through to someone, they had no record of it. What's really frustrating is that there's no tracking system or even a simple confirmation that they received your paperwork. I ended up having to resend everything via certified mail like others suggested. Also keeping copies of EVERYTHING now because this seems to be a common issue. The whole process feels like throwing documents into a black hole and hoping for the best 😤