I just got approved for disability last week (broke my leg in two places and needed surgery), and I'm hearing conflicting information about how long it'll take to actually get paid. My neighbor swears it takes 6 weeks AFTER approval before any money hits your account. Is that right?? I'm seriously worried about making rent next month. Also - my orthopedic surgeon is old school and doesn't have access to the EDD online portal (or maybe just doesn't use it?). What's the best way to submit my application in this case? Should I print out the paperwork and bring it to him? Pick up forms somewhere? I'm totally new to this process and could use some guidance on getting everything started efficiently. Thanks for any help! I'm stressing about covering bills while I recover.

I'm at my wits end trying to reach someone at SDI! I filed my disability claim on November 3rd after my back surgery, and I haven't been able to get ANY information about my status. Been calling constantly for over a week now - literally 20+ calls each day and either get disconnected immediately or stuck in that endless hold loop until it eventually hangs up on me. My doctor confirmed he submitted all the medical certification paperwork on the 7th, but nothing is updating in my online account. Still says "pending medical certification" even though my doc swears he did it. My short term disability from work only covers 60% and runs out next month, and I have bills piling up. Has anyone successfully gotten through to an actual person at EDD recently?? I'm starting to panic about how I'll pay rent next month if this doesn't get resolved soon. Any tips or tricks would be SO appreciated!

I'm completely lost about what to do right now. I applied for unemployment benefits last month after my seasonal construction job ended, but EDD sent me a notice saying I 'did not earn enough wages in my base period' to qualify. Now I've gone and slipped on some ice outside my apartment and messed up my knee and ankle pretty badly. Doctor says I'll be off my feet for at least 6-8 weeks minimum while I recover from these injuries. Since I was denied for unemployment, does that mean I can't get disability either? I've never filed for disability before and honestly don't know if the same wage requirements apply. My doctor said she'd fill out whatever forms I need, but I don't want to waste time applying if I'm just going to get denied again. Can someone please explain if SDI has different qualification requirements than unemployment? My medical bills are already piling up and rent is due next week.

I'm in a really frustrating situation with EDD and could use some advice. I was on regular unemployment from December 15th until January 21st when my doctor put me on bed rest due to pregnancy complications. I immediately filed for SDI and got all my medical forms submitted. Here's where things got messed up: my former employer filed an appeal against my UI claim saying I "refused suitable work" (which is completely untrue - I was laid off and then later became medically unable to work). Now EDD is telling me that my SDI benefits are frozen until this UI appeal hearing is resolved, and then I'll transition to Paid Family Leave after my baby arrives in April. I've been without any income for almost 6 weeks now and bills are piling up. Does anyone know how long these appeal hearings typically take to get scheduled? The EDD representative I finally reached just said "it varies" which isn't helpful at all. I'm getting desperate and don't know how much longer I can manage without income.

I'm in such a frustrating situation with my disability payments! My claim was finally approved (after waiting forever), but now I'm worried about actually getting my money. My Bank of America EDD debit card expired, and they need to send a new one. The problem is that when I checked my account on the BofA prepaid website, they still have my OLD address listed even though I used my CURRENT address when I filed my disability claim. I'm seriously stressing about where my new card will end up! I called Bank of America customer service and after waiting 45 minutes, they just told me to 'contact EDD' - yeah right, like that's easy to do! Does anyone know if EDD will send my card to the address I used on my disability application, or will it go to whatever address BofA has in their system? I really can't afford to have my card lost in the mail right now.