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Anyone know if they process claims on weekends? Or is it just business days?
EDD generally only processes claims during business days. They might run some automated systems over weekends, but the actual claim review happens Monday-Friday. That's why counting business days rather than calendar days is more accurate when estimating processing times.
Update: I just checked my account and it changed from "pending" to "paid" status! Looks like it took exactly 13 business days from when they received the doctor's certification. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. Such a relief to see movement on this!
Congrats!! Now the waiting game for the money to hit your account. For me it was 2 days after status changed to paid.
Thanks! I have direct deposit set up so hopefully it's quick. I'll update again when I receive the payment.
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Here's a practical tip: When you file your SDI claim, make sure to clearly indicate that your job is ending due to a store closure on 10/13. There's a specific question about this in the application. This creates a record that your job separation is NOT due to your disability but due to the employer's business decision. When you later transition to UI after SDI/PFL, reference this initial information. This way, EDD will understand that you were going to lose your job regardless of your pregnancy/disability status, which strengthens your UI eligibility. Also, if you haven't already, create your SDI Online account now so you're ready to file immediately after your doctor's appointment tomorrow.
That's really helpful, thank you! I already set up my SDI Online account last week just in case. I'll make sure to be very clear about the store closure being the reason my job is ending.
btw how many weeks do u get for disability before the birth? i thought it was only 4 but someone said they got more??
You can get up to 4 weeks of SDI before your due date as standard, but your doctor can certify for more time if there are medical complications or if your specific job duties can't be performed safely. After birth, you typically get 6 weeks for vaginal delivery or 8 weeks for C-section, and then can transition to PFL for bonding time.
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Has anyone tried going to an actual EDD office in person? I know they don't typically handle SDI claims in the unemployment offices, but I'm wondering if that might be a way to at least talk to someone who could help navigate the system?
Unfortunately, the in-person EDD offices generally only handle unemployment insurance matters. They typically redirect SDI claimants back to the phone system or online portal. SDI is administered by a different division of EDD.
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at EDD today! For anyone with the same problem, I ended up using that Claimyr service that someone mentioned above, and it actually worked. Got connected to an EDD rep in about 25 minutes. Turns out there was a discrepancy between the dates on my doctor's certification and what my employer reported as my last day worked. The rep was able to fix it right away and said my payments should start processing within 48 hours. Thank you all for your help and suggestions! This forum was a lifesaver when I was feeling completely stuck.
That's excellent news! Thanks for updating us. The date discrepancy is actually a pretty common issue with SDI claims. Glad you were able to get it resolved and that your payments will be processed soon. Having that direct conversation with a representative can make all the difference.
Awesome! So glad you got it fixed. Definitely keep an eye on your online account over the next few days to make sure everything processes correctly.
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I actually went through something similar except I was getting disability first then tried unemployment after. The whole thing is so confusing!! I think the school thing only matters for unemployment because they want to make sure you're available to work. For the pregnancy part, it's just about if your doctor says you can't work anymore.
Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! I'll definitely update my UI claim about the school program right away. It's good to know that it shouldn't affect my disability claim when the time comes. I'll apply for SDI about a month before my doctor wants me to stop working, and I'll make sure to stop certifying for UI at that point to avoid any overpayment issues. This was all so confusing to me, but I feel much clearer now about how these programs work together (or rather, don't overlap).
Kara Yoshida
Quick update - my wife's payment just posted to her BofA card about 10 minutes ago. Looks like they're starting to process the backlog. You might want to check your account!
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Mateusius Townsend
•OMG THANK YOU! Just checked and mine came through too!! What a relief. Going to look into switching to direct deposit though so this doesn't happen again.
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Pedro Sawyer
For anyone dealing with this issue in the future, I recommend setting up a buffer in your budget if possible. Pregnancy disability payments through SDI are unfortunately prone to these kinds of delays. When I was on pregnancy disability with my second child, I made sure to keep at least one payment's worth of expenses in savings as a buffer. I know that's not possible for everyone, but it really helped reduce my stress levels when these inevitable hiccups happened.
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Philip Cowan
•some of us living paycheck 2 paycheck cant do that but good advice if u can
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