Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at the official SDI account can get a response. Worth a shot!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 10 days ago and still nothing. I called yesterday and finally got through after about 2 hours on hold - the rep told me that processing times are running longer than usual due to high volume, but that my claim looks good and should process within the next few days. She also mentioned that sometimes there can be delays if they need to verify medical information with your doctor's office. Have you gotten any notifications in your online account asking for additional documentation? That might be what's holding things up. Fingers crossed we both get our payments soon! 🤞

UPDATE: My claim was just approved! It took exactly 17 days. No explanation for the delay, but I'm just relieved it went through. For anyone else waiting - hang in there and keep checking your online account. Thank you all for the helpful advice and support!

This is such valuable information for anyone dealing with the current delays! I'm a newcomer here but have been lurking while waiting for my own claim to process. Filed on January 20th and still waiting, so seeing Douglas get approved gives me hope. One thing I wanted to add - I called my doctor's office after reading Logan's comment about the resubmitted form, and it turns out they had received a request for additional documentation that they hadn't told me about! They resubmitted it immediately. It's crazy that the system doesn't automatically notify the claimant when there are issues like this. For anyone else waiting, definitely proactive communication with both your doctor and EDD seems to be key. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is so helpful during such a stressful time!

@phonehater - For SDI, it depends on your claim. Some short-term claims don't require continued certification. However, if your disability extends beyond what was initially approved, you'll need to have your doctor submit updated medical information. This is different from unemployment where you certify every two weeks. Your award notice will explain if/when you need to provide updates for your specific claim.

Just wanted to add some practical tips for your recovery period since I went through this recently! Make sure you have ergonomic supports set up at home before surgery - a good wrist rest, maybe voice-to-text software if you need to handle any personal business during recovery. The first few weeks you really won't want to be typing much at all. Also, if you're planning to return to the same job after recovery, start having conversations with your employer now about potential workplace accommodations. Things like an ergonomic keyboard, adjustable desk height, or scheduled typing breaks can help prevent re-injury. Some employers are more willing to make these changes if you discuss it before you're out on disability rather than springing it on them when you return. The financial stress of being on 60-70% pay is real, but try not to rush back too early. I made that mistake and ended up needing a second surgery a year later. Take the full recovery time your doctor recommends!

Thanks everyone for all your helpful advice! I feel so much better about this whole process now. I've added calendar reminders for: 1. After baby arrives - confirm my SDI end date (6 or 8 weeks depending on delivery type) 2. 2 weeks before SDI ends - file for PFL 3. Make sure PFL start date is the day after SDI ends And I'll definitely keep all documentation carefully. Hopefully I won't run into any issues, but if I do, at least I know about resources like Claimyr to help reach EDD faster. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share your experiences!

Hey Nia! Just wanted to add one more thing that helped me - when you file your PFL claim, make sure to have your baby's birth certificate info ready (full name, date of birth, place of birth). I made the mistake of starting the application without it and had to stop halfway through. Also, if you end up having a C-section, don't forget to update EDD about your delivery method so they can extend your SDI from 6 to 8 weeks. I forgot to do this initially and had to call them later to fix it. Good luck with everything - you've got this! 🍼

Just checking back - were you able to get through to Bank of America? Did they confirm the card was sent to your old address?

So glad you got it resolved! This exact same thing happened to my sister last year - EDD had her card sent to an address she hadn't lived at in 4 years. It's crazy how their address systems don't sync up properly. For anyone else reading this thread, another tip is to screenshot everything in your online account showing payments were issued and the dates. If you end up having to escalate or file a complaint later, having that documentation really helps prove the timeline of when things went wrong on their end vs yours.