One more thing I wanted to add - when my claim was pending with my out-of-state doctor, I noticed something strange on my SDI Online account. It showed "pending medical certification verification" for much longer than normal. When I finally got through to an EDD representative, they explained that out-of-state claims go through a special review team. If your claim seems stuck, specifically ask if it's been assigned to the "out-of-state medical review team" - this is apparently a specific department that handles these cases. Knowing this terminology helped me get better answers when I called. Also, if your doctor's office has an online portal, give them access to upload the documentation directly if possible - this can speed up the verification process.

dont stress too much! my pregnancy claim with a nevada doctor went thru fine 👍 just took about a week longer than my coworker who used a san diego doctor

my cousin tried to get unimployment while taking classes and they denied him bcuz he wasnt "available to work" so maybe just dont tell them ur in school? just say ur looking for work?

To your question about staying in California - yes, that would likely make the transition much smoother. Here's why: 1. The California Training Benefits program is easier to navigate when you're physically present in the state 2. Address and mail issues are eliminated 3. If any problems arise with your claim, you can visit an EDD office in person 4. Interstate claims (CA benefits while in NV) add an extra layer of complexity If staying with your friend for the 6-month program is a viable option, it would likely result in fewer headaches with your benefits. Once your training is complete and you no longer need benefits, the move to Nevada would be much simpler from a bureaucratic perspective.

One thing to note about the transition from SDI to PFL - you don't have to serve another waiting period when switching from disability to paid family leave. This is a common misconception. The 7-day waiting period only applies to your initial disability claim. Also, keep in mind that while your doctor certified you for 12 weeks for your C-section recovery, EDD might approve a different timeframe based on their medical guidelines. That's why checking your claim details for the actual benefit end date is important.

I just went through this exact process in August! My timeline was: - First payment posted: August 3rd - Debit card arrived: August 12th (9 days later) - Last SDI payment: September 14th - Started PFL: September 15th The key is timing your PFL application. I applied for PFL on September 1st (two weeks before my SDI ended) and it worked perfectly - no gap in payments. My advice is to call your doctor's office and confirm exactly what dates they certified for your disability, then apply for PFL about 10-14 days before that end date.

My wife got disability after her surgery in Feb and they sent a new card even tho she had one from maternity leave in 2023. Think they always send new ones for new claims. The card took about 9 days to arrive after they approved her but every situation is probly different

I'm so sorry about your lymphoma diagnosis. I went through breast cancer treatment last year and had to navigate the whole SDI system. One thing to know is that if your treatment will last longer than the initial claim period (which is usually around 6-8 weeks depending on what your doctor certified), you'll need to get extension forms completed. Don't wait until the last minute for those! The BofA card will come automatically, but I highly recommend setting up the automatic transfer feature once you get it. You can set it to automatically move funds from the card to your regular bank account as soon as payments hit. Made things much easier during treatment when I had limited energy to deal with financial tasks. Wishing you healing and strength!

One additional tip - if your husband is helping you with the online portion, make sure he selects "Yes" when asked if someone is helping you complete the form. There's a specific section for this in the SDI Online application. If he doesn't select this option, the system may flag it as potentially fraudulent activity since the login patterns and possibly the IP address will be different from your normal access patterns. Also, EDD now allows representatives to help with forms, but there are specific guidelines. The person must: - Be present with you during the application process - Only enter information you provide - Document that they assisted you This is all perfectly legal when dealing with a physical disability that prevents form completion. I've helped several clients through this exact process in my work as a disability advocate.

my cousin had something similar happen when she broke her arm she just had her boyfriend fill everything out it was fine nobody from edd ever questioned it they just care about getting the doctors form