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Raul Neal
So I just had a friend who works at a doctor's office tell me that EDD is actually LOSING some of the medical certifications right now!!! She said make sure your doctor's office can confirm that EDD received it, not just that they sent it. Apparently there's some glitch in their new system!!
This is partially accurate. There's not a widespread issue of "losing" certifications, but there is a known issue where certain electronic submissions aren't properly attaching to claims if they're submitted with specific software versions. Your doctor's office should be able to check the submission status through their provider portal. If they show it was successfully received but it's not appearing on your claim, that's when you need to contact EDD directly.
Evelyn Kelly
GOOD NEWS! My claim was just approved this morning! Total wait time was 24 days from submission to approval. The payment is already showing as processing in my account. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know the timeline. Congratulations on your upcoming baby!
Raul Neal
•OMG mine just got approved too!! Maybe they're processing a bunch of January claims right now!!!
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Chloe Taylor
When you apply online make SURE you save the receipt number they give you at the end!!! I didn't write mine down and then had trouble logging back in later. Also the SDI paperwork is different from unemployment so don't get confused if you've filed unemployment before.
Freya Larsen
•Great tip! I'll definitely save all confirmation numbers and take screenshots too. Do you know if there's a way to check the status of my application after I submit it?
To summarize what you should do: 1. Apply for SDI immediately on the EDD website (not unemployment) 2. Have your doctor complete the medical certification form (they can do it electronically or on paper) 3. Be aware of the 7-day waiting period, but you'll still get benefits for most of your month off 4. Expect 60-70% of your wages as your benefit amount 5. Have your ID and income information ready when you apply 6. Choose direct deposit for faster payment Since your medical leave is only for a month, make sure to follow up with your doctor and EDD promptly if there are any delays. Good luck with your recovery!
Freya Larsen
•Thank you all so much for the clear advice! I'm going to apply for SDI right away and make sure my doctor submits the proper medical certification form. It's a relief to know I have options during this stressful time.
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Norah Quay
ya its real but super confusing! i thought i was being scammed to but its just edd being weird as usual lol. took like a week after i put in my bank stuff to get paid so be ready to wait
Just as an update for anyone finding this thread later - EDD has now published an official FAQ page about the Money Network and My Banking Direct partnership. You can find it on the main EDD website under "Payment Information." It confirms that this is their legitimate payment processing system for all disability and unemployment claims in 2025 going forward.
Skylar Neal
•Thanks for sharing this update! I successfully set up my direct deposit and received my first payment yesterday. The system works but they really should have communicated these changes better.
Madeline Blaze
I swear the tax system is DESIGNED to be confusing! Why can't they just make it simple??? Some benefits taxable, some not, different rules for federal vs state, forms for some things but not others...ARGH! 😤
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Tyler Lefleur
•The IRS website actually has a pretty decent section explaining all this stuff. But yeah, it's still confusing as heck, especially when you're getting various benefits. I just always assume I'm doing something wrong lol
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Andrew Pinnock
Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! Just to confirm what I've learned: SDI benefits are NOT taxable at either federal or state level, so no 1099G form is issued. But I should check if he had any supplemental coverage through work since those might be taxable. This is such a relief - I was worried we were missing important tax documents!
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Brianna Schmidt
•You've got it exactly right! Glad we could help clear things up. Best of luck with finishing your taxes!
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