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Just FYI there's a huge backlog due to their new computer system update that happened in December. They're taking FOREVER on everything disability related. My sister works for the state (not EDD) and said they're hearing about massive delays across all state benefits right now. Budget cuts + new systems = disaster!
That actually makes a lot of sense. I was wondering why it seemed to be taking longer than when I had a claim two years ago. Guess I'll need to be more patient... and maybe look into a temporary loan from family if this drags on much longer.
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One additional important detail: If your claim doesn't appear online after 14 business days, you should verify that your doctor's office actually submitted the DE 2501 form. Sometimes they say they'll mail it but then it gets delayed. For pregnancy claims specifically, EDD requires both parts of the form to begin processing - your portion and the medical provider certification. If you're approaching your due date and still don't see anything online, you may want to consider having your doctor complete another certification to submit directly, just to be safe. Better to have a duplicate submission than risk delays in your benefit payments.
That's a great point! I watched my doctor fill out her portion and put it in the envelope with my part, so I'm hoping we're good. But I have an appointment next week and will definitely ask about this if nothing has shown up by then.
dont forget to do the continued claim forms when they come!!! they send them every 2 weeks and if u dont send em back they stop ur payments
Thanks for the reminder! I'm hoping I can do the continued certifications online once the initial claim is processed.
Yes, you can absolutely do continued certifications online once your initial claim is processed. It's much faster than mailing paper forms. Just log into SDI Online and select "New Certification" when it's time to certify.
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something similar happened to me back in 2023... my employer "lost" my paperwork twice and I ended up having to pay for urgent care out of pocket initially! the system is so broken. make sure you keep copies of EVERYTHING and take pictures of any forms before you submit them to your employer.
Update us on how things go! If your employer continues to be unresponsive, you may need to escalate this matter. The California Division of Workers' Compensation has an Information & Assistance Unit that can intervene. They can be reached at 1-800-736-7401. Also, just to reiterate because it's important: temporary disability payments through workers' comp are different from SDI. Workers' comp TD payments are approximately 66.67% of your average weekly wages (with minimum and maximum limits) and are tax-free. The first 3 days are not paid unless you're off work for more than 14 days or hospitalized.
Thanks for the follow-up information and phone number! I finally got hold of someone in HR today who apologized for the delay and is emailing me the DWC-1 form. They also gave me their workers' comp insurance carrier info, so I'll be calling them directly tomorrow. Will update when I hear more!
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I HATE the EDD disability system so much. Last year I broke my leg in 3 places and couldn't work for 4 months and they made me jump through so many hoops just to get what I was entitled to. My advice is just keep calling, document everything, and don't give up. The system is designed to wear you down.
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Tate Jensen
•I'm starting to see that! It's like they're hoping we'll just give up. I'm definitely going to be persistent.
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Sophia Gabriel
One thing that helped me was having my hr department call them. sometimes they can get through better than we can.
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Tate Jensen
•That's a good idea - I'll reach out to my HR department tomorrow and see if they can help. They might have a direct line or something.
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