Have you tried turning it off and on again? 😂 jk jk... but seriously, EDD's tech is probably running on Windows 95 or something

Same thing happened to me last month! The EDD portal showed "paid" but my checking account was empty for 3 days. Turns out my bank (Wells Fargo) was holding the deposit for verification. Called them and they said EDD payments sometimes get flagged for extra processing. Might be worth calling your bank too to see if they're holding it up on their end.

You've received some great advice here already. I just wanted to add one clarification about Section 1256 disqualifications. This section covers several issues, but the most common are: - Voluntarily quitting without good cause - Misconduct at your last job - Refusing suitable work - Not being able and available for work Based on your timeline, EDD is likely considering the gap between the state doctor's clearance (Jan 17) and your application for UI as a period where you voluntarily remained unemployed without good cause. When appealing, focus specifically on explaining why this wasn't voluntary - you were following the proper medical release procedures and applied for UI as soon as medically cleared. Include a clear timeline with documentation. Administrative Law Judges who hear these appeals are generally reasonable when presented with clear evidence. Good luck with your appeal!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - just got released from disability last week and terrified about applying for UI because of stories like this. Can I ask what specific documentation you wish you had prepared differently before applying? I want to make sure I have everything in order to avoid the same nightmare you're going through. Also, has anyone had success getting the gap period covered retroactively once the appeal is won?

Update: I just got my payment today!! It was exactly 5 business days after the award letter. Showing as pending in my bank account but should clear tomorrow. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for the help.

Congratulations on getting your award letter! Based on what I've seen in this community, you should expect your first payment within 5-10 business days since you already completed the waiting period and have direct deposit set up. Since your disability started July 3rd and you applied July 6th, your first payment might be larger than usual because it could include backpay for those covered weeks (minus the 7-day waiting period). I'd recommend checking your SDI Online account daily - it usually updates with payment status before the money actually hits your bank account. If you don't see any movement by early next week, that's when I'd consider reaching out to EDD. Try not to stress too much - the award letter is the hardest part and you've already cleared that hurdle!

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!