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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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BTW don't freak out if your claim shows as "pending" for like 2 weeks after you submit everything. Mine did and I panicked but apparently that's normal. They're super backed up right now.
Oh that's good to know! I would have definitely panicked seeing that. Is there any way to check the status besides just logging into the SDI Online portal?
The portal is pretty much it unless you can get through on the phone. But seriously don't count on calling - I tried for days. The online status will eventually update to show if they're waiting on something from your doctor.
One other important tip: Once your claim is approved, you still need to complete "continued claim certification" forms every two weeks. These will either come by mail or you can do them online. Many people miss this step and wonder why their payments stop! Also, when you're ready to return to work, you need to notify EDD. If you return earlier than your claim end date, make sure to report the exact date so you don't end up with an overpayment that you'll have to repay later.
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Make sure you're looking at the right benefit type too. I almost missed a payment because I was looking at my SDI history when the payment had been incorrectly processed under my PFL claim even though the dates were from my disability period. The EDD systems don't communicate with each other as well as they should.
Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get this resolved? I'm curious if any of the suggestions worked for you.
SUCCESS! I finally got through this morning using the Claimyr service someone recommended. The claim specialist found the issue right away - apparently when my doctor submitted the PFL paperwork, the dates overlapped with my SDI by 2 days, which confused the system. They're processing a gap payment for the 5 days and said I should see it deposited within 48 hours. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
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wait do u have to pay taxes on SDI? i remember UI had taxes but cant remember about disability
SDI benefits are not taxable at the federal level, unlike UI which is federally taxable. That's actually one advantage of being on SDI vs UI if you qualify for both! You won't receive a 1099-G for SDI benefits.
Based on everything in this thread, here's a summary of what you should do: 1. Call UI immediately (which sounds like you're planning to do) 2. Stop certifying for UI as of the date your disability began 3. Make sure your SDI application correctly shows the start date of your disability 4. Be prepared for a potential gap between your last UI payment and first SDI payment 5. Keep all documentation from both UI and SDI in case there are questions later Your situation is actually quite common, especially after job loss when the stress can trigger or worsen medical conditions. As long as you're proactive about informing both departments, you should be able to transition from UI to SDI without major issues.
Thank you so much for summarizing everything! I'll follow these steps exactly. Really grateful for all the help from everyone here - feeling much less anxious about the whole situation now.
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make sure u dont make any mistakes on ur part of the application. my roomate put the wrong date and it delayed everything by like 3 weeks!!!
Also important: If your doctor completes a paper form, make sure they include their license number and address clearly. Missing or illegible information is one of the top reasons the EDD contacts medical providers for clarification, which can delay your claim processing by 1-2 weeks.
Good point. I'll double-check the form before I leave the office to make sure everything's filled out completely.
Fatima Al-Maktoum
the WHOLE SYSTEM is a mess!! my cousin was pregnant last year and EDD kept sending her confusing letters - first they said she qualified for disability then they said she didnt then they wanted more paperwork from her doctor who already sent everything!!! took her like 8 weeks to get her first payment and she almost got evicted. just warning you it might take WAY longer than they say to get paid especially with the UI thing going on too
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Mei Zhang
•this is so true!! happened to me 2. keep calling them every week even if its annoying bc stuff gets "lost" in their system all the time
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Amara Oluwaseyi
Once your doctor submits the medical certification for your SDI claim, you should check your SDI Online account daily. If there are any issues, they'll show up in your account before you get a letter in the mail. Watch for status changes from "pending" to either "processing" or "additional information needed." Also, one technical detail: make sure you properly end your UI claim when you start SDI. There's a specific process for this. You need to stop certifying for UI benefits once your disability begins. If you continue certifying for UI while on SDI, the system will flag it as potential fraud, even if you're not actually receiving UI payments due to the appeal. Your SDI benefits will be based on the same base period as your UI claim was, so your weekly amount should be similar to what your UI would have been (though calculated slightly differently).
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Zoe Kyriakidou
•Thank you for these specific details. I hadn't thought about needing to formally end my UI claim when starting SDI. I'll be careful about that and will monitor my SDI Online account closely.
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