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Work injury - confused if I need SDI or workers' comp? Employer not responding
Hi everyone, I'm really confused about my situation and need advice. Last Thursday I injured my left wrist while operating machinery at my warehouse job. The urgent care doctor gave me work restrictions saying I can't use my left hand at all for at least 2 weeks. My job absolutely requires both hands, so I haven't been able to work since. I reported the injury to my supervisor right away and filled out an accident report. They said HR would call about workers' comp, but it's been 6 days and I've heard NOTHING. No call about seeing a specialist, no paperwork, nothing about getting paid while I'm off. I've left 3 voicemails with HR and no response. Do I apply for EDD SDI disability in this situation, or is this strictly a workers' comp thing? Will my employer file something automatically? I have bills coming due next week and I'm starting to panic about lost wages. Never dealt with a work injury before and completely lost on what to do next.
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EDD SDI payment confusion - first time on disability and no clue where my money is going
Hey everyone, first-time disability claimant here and I'm totally confused about payments. My doctor put me on a 60-day medical leave due to severe migraines and complications from a car accident. I mailed in my SDI application about 10 days ago (wish I'd known about the online option!). I logged into my account today and saw my claim was processed, but I have NO IDEA where they're sending my payments?? I didn't provide direct deposit info because I didn't see where to add it on the form. Do they automatically mail checks? Or is there something else I need to do? The EDD website is so confusing and the wait time when I called was over 3 hours! Never navigated disability before so any help would be appreciated! 🙏
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Has anyone else noticed that sometimes the EDD website shows your payment was issued but it takes 2-3 days to actually appear on the BoA card? That always makes me nervous lol
Yes, this is normal. There's typically a 24-48 hour processing time between when EDD shows a payment as issued and when Bank of America actually loads it onto your card. The weekend and holidays can extend this time frame further. If it's been more than 3 business days, that's when you might want to contact Bank of America EDD customer service.
Also make sure u certify for ur disability every 2 weeks or they stop paying u!! My sister didn't know and missed a payment because of it.
Wait what? I thought disability was different from unemployment - do I really need to certify every 2 weeks? The paperwork didn't mention that or maybe I missed it. How do I certify?
This is incorrect information. Regular State Disability Insurance (SDI) typically doesn't require bi-weekly certification like unemployment does. Your doctor establishes the disability period, and payments continue automatically through that period. However, there are exceptions: 1. If you have Partial Disability and are working reduced hours, you may need to report wages 2. If you're on Pregnancy Disability transitioning to Paid Family Leave, you'll need to file a separate PFL claim 3. If your doctor extends your disability period, you'll need a new medical certification For standard disability claims, you typically don't need to certify every two weeks. The original commenter may be confusing SDI with unemployment insurance.
Need EDD SDI help after being denied - looking for disability attorney recommendations in Orange County
I'm at my wit's end with EDD SDI. My disability claim was denied even though my doctor submitted all the required medical documentation for my severe back injury (herniated disc with nerve compression). They're saying I didn't provide enough evidence that I can't work, but I literally can't stand for more than 15 minutes without excruciating pain! I've already filed an appeal online, but I'm thinking I need legal help at this point. My appeal hearing is scheduled for next month, and I'm getting desperate as I haven't received any benefits since December 2024. Can anyone recommend a good disability attorney in the Orange County area who specializes in EDD SDI cases? I'm looking for someone who has experience specifically with appealing denied disability claims, not just workers' comp or SSDI. Also, any tips for the appeal hearing would be greatly appreciated! Has anyone successfully appealed a denial without an attorney?
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For your appeal hearing, key things that help win: 1. Make sure all medical evidence is submitted at least 5 days before hearing 2. Prepare a timeline of your medical treatment 3. If possible, have your doctor attend by phone (they'll rarely come in person) 4. Connect your medical condition directly to your job duties - be specific about what movements/activities cause pain 5. Bring a daily pain/activity journal if you've been keeping one I've helped several friends prepare for SDI appeals, and these approaches significantly improve success rates. The administrative law judges want clear, concrete evidence that connects your medical condition to your inability to work.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I never would have thought to ask my doctor to call in to the hearing. I'll start keeping a pain journal immediately - that's a great idea. Do you know if the appeals judge will have access to all the documents I already submitted with my original claim?
EDD Backpay stopped after 2 payments - postpartum disability claim issues
I finally filed for disability backpay for my postpartum period after putting it off way too long. Had my baby in November and then she needed unexpected surgery, so dealing with disability paperwork was the last thing on my mind! At my 6-month follow-up in May, my doctor helped me file for retroactive disability benefits. I got two payments within a couple weeks (the first on June 12 and second on June 26), but nothing since then. It's been over a month with no additional payments or updates on my claim status. The EDD website just shows the last payment date with no explanation. Should I be worried? Has anyone experienced payment gaps like this with retroactive claims? I'm starting to stress because I was counting on this money to catch up on bills from when I was out of work.
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The EDD is ALWAYS doing this!!! They start paying people and then randomly stop with NO explanation!! It's so frustrating!! My sister's coworker had her disability payments stopped for SIX WEEKS while they did some stupid "review" and she almost got evicted!!! The system is completely broken and they don't care at all about people suffering. I bet if we were big corporations they'd make sure the money came on time!!!
While I understand your frustration, it's important to note that these reviews are actually designed to prevent fraud and ensure benefits go to eligible claimants. That said, EDD absolutely should communicate better about when reviews are happening and their expected timeframes. The lack of transparency is the real issue here, not necessarily the reviews themselves.
Update: I finally got through to EDD this morning! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and was connected to a rep in about 15 minutes. The representative confirmed exactly what many of you said - my retroactive claim is under routine review since it spans both SDI and PFL programs. She said the review should be completed by next week, and if approved, the remaining payments will be released all at once. Such a relief to finally get an answer! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.
Great news! Thanks for updating us. This is exactly the standard process for retroactive claims that span multiple benefit programs. Glad you were able to get confirmation directly from EDD.
nice! glad it worked out for u 👍
Still waiting on EDD maternity SDI approval after 3 weeks - normal or concerning?
I submitted my maternity leave disability claim on January 11th (just over 3 weeks ago) and my claim status is still showing 'pending' in the SDI Online portal. My OB/GYN completed and submitted the medical certification right away - I confirmed with her office last week. I'm due in early March and getting anxious because I need to plan finances before the baby comes! I've tried calling EDD 4 times but never get through to an actual person. Is 3+ weeks normal for maternity SDI claim processing in 2025? Anyone else experiencing delays right now? I really need to know when I can expect benefits to start coming in!
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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.
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!
OMG mine just got approved too!! Maybe they're processing a bunch of January claims right now!!!
Luca Conti
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.
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ShadowHunter
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.
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Freya Larsen
AuthorThanks 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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