UPDATE: Thanks everyone for the help! I was able to log into my SDI Online account and found my 1099-G form under the Forms section. For anyone else looking, it wasn't super obvious - I had to click on "View 1099G Information" and then select 2023 from a dropdown menu. The form shows the total benefits paid and confirms that no federal tax was withheld (which I now realize might make my tax bill higher than expected, ugh). Anyway, problem solved!

i just remembered they send them out electrilcally now to save paper. checked my email and found a notification from january that it was available online. might wanna check ur email too if u havent already lol

omg that random Sunday phone call is super sketchy!!!! EDD NEVER calls on weekends in my experience. Was probably a scammer trying to get ur info! the real overpayment notice always comes in writing or in ur edd online account!!!

Since the official notice stated you weren't available for work due to medical leave, your appeal should focus specifically on proving you WERE available for suitable work. Make sure to include: 1. Doctor's note explicitly stating you could work with the accommodation of not working at elevation 2. Evidence of job searches for positions that would accommodate your condition 3. Any documentation showing your employer couldn't temporarily accommodate you locally This distinction between "unable to work at all" versus "unable to work in specific conditions" is crucial for your case. EDD often misapplies these rules in complicated situations like yours.

kinda off topic but has anyone else noticed that SDI is wayyyy stricter about mental health claims than physical ones?? my husband broke his ankle and got approved in like 5 days. meanwhile my anxiety/depression claim took 2 months and they asked for extra documentation twice!!

Yes, you should definitely mention your boss's comment about you seeming "distracted." That's actually helpful evidence that your mental health was already affecting your work performance before termination. If you have any emails or texts that reference this conversation, bring copies. One more tip: In these appeals, how you present yourself matters. Be honest about your symptoms but stay focused and organized in your responses. Prepare a short (2-3 minute) summary of your timeline that clearly establishes when your disability began. Judges appreciate when claimants can clearly explain their situation without going off on tangents. Good luck with your appeal! The fact that you have treatment records from February 15 puts you in a strong position.

I've been on SDI 3 times in the past 2 years (chronic condition) and the EDD phone system is IMPOSSIBLE to get through!!! I spent 6 days calling about a payment issue and got hung up on every single time. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual person in like 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd It was so worth it when I needed to fix my payment issue. Might help if you need to check on why your claim is taking so long to approve.

One other thing to know - once your claim is approved, you'll keep getting payments every two weeks automatically as long as your doctor certified you for that time period. So it's just this first payment that takes forever. After that, it gets much easier!

My husband just went through getting his SDI extended for shoulder surgery. His doctor submitted the extension form online and it was processed within 3 days. Super easy, no problems at all. I think it really depends on your doctor being familiar with the system. Some medical offices do this all day long with no issues.

One final tip: When you see your doctor on Thursday, ask them to print you a copy of the completed extension form for your records. Having documentation is helpful if there are any issues later. Also, after the form is submitted, check your SDI Online account daily. You should see your claim end date extended within 5-7 business days. If you don't see the update by then, that's when you'd want to contact EDD to ensure they received the paperwork.