Your claim status will automatically update after your doctor's form is processed. The SDI system uses your wage data from the base period (which is different from regular unemployment). For claims filed in 2025, they look at wages earned approximately from January 2023 through December 2024, depending on exactly when you filed. The wage data comes directly from your employer's quarterly reports to EDD - you don't enter it yourself. Once your claim is approved, you'll see your weekly benefit amount calculated based on your highest quarter of earnings during that period. You can verify if your doctor's form was received by clicking on "View Medical Provider Form Receipt" in your SDI Online account. This will at least confirm if it's in their system.

I forgot to mention - if there's a discrepancy in your wage data (like if you worked for multiple employers or had a job change), you can submit a request for reconsideration AFTER your claim is processed. But for now, you just need to wait for the medical certification to be approved.

To address your specific question about the interstate claim situation: The EDD website is technically correct about interstate claims, but there's an important distinction. The example they give is about someone who moved TO California after earning wages in another state. In your case, you moved FROM California TO Oregon, which is the reverse scenario. For SDI specifically: - If you've been working in California since January 2025 and became disabled while working here, you should be eligible for CA SDI regardless of your previous state of employment. - Your employer should have started reporting your wages to California when you moved here. - Make sure your employer has your correct California address in their system. The key document for your SDI claim is the DE 2501 (Claim for Disability Insurance Benefits) and your doctor's certification. If those are filed correctly with your California information, you should be able to establish a valid SDI claim even though you recently moved to the state.

omg i had a similar issue last year!! so frustrating!!! when i finally got thru to someone they told me that for SDI its based on where u were working when u got sick, not how long. so if u got sick while working in cali u should be ok for disability!! its the UI later that might get complicated with the base period stuff, but cross that bridge when u come to it!

not to be a downer but the system is RIGGED against us. my cousin lost her appeal even with all the right documentation because the employer straight up LIED during the hearing. make sure you interrupt and correct them if they state wrong dates!!! dont be polite - this is your money and benefits at stake!!!

Update: I used Claimyr today and actually got through to EDD! The representative confirmed that my SDI claim is valid and separate from the UI issue, which is a huge relief. She also added detailed notes to my file about the timeline of events. I've gathered all my documentation including text messages with my boss showing I never refused work during February or March. I've also got a new letter from my doctor confirming my bed rest started specifically on March 15th due to pregnancy complications. The phone hearing is scheduled for next week. I'm still nervous but feeling much more prepared now. Thank you all for your advice and support!

One more thing to keep in mind - don't expect your payments to start right away! Even after the waiting period, EDD can take 2-3 weeks to process your claim and issue first payment. Make sure you have some savings to cover that gap. I remember being stressed about bills when my payments didn't show up right away.

That's really good to know about the payment delay. I'll definitely need to plan for that. Thank you for all the helpful advice everyone! I feel much better prepared for my doctor appointment now.

applyfor BOTH!!! thats what my neigbor did when she got hurt and couldnt decide and she ended up getting aproved for disability even tho she applied for both. they just denied the UI part.

UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for their helpful advice! I submitted the SDI application online yesterday and made sure his doctor completed the medical certification part today. The doctor included detailed notes about the traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment, and 8-week minimum recovery timeline. I did mention his current commission-based employment but focused on his previous work history for the base period as suggested. Now I'm just anxiously waiting to see if they approve it. The hospital bills are already coming in, and I'm trying to figure out how to handle all our regular expenses too. I'll update again when I hear something about the claim status. Fingers crossed it won't take too long!