If your claim has been processing for 3 weeks, there might be an issue with your medical certification. Did your doctor complete the medical portion properly? That's often what causes delays. You should also check if there are any alerts in your SDI Online account that might indicate missing information. Sometimes they need additional documentation but don't clearly communicate that to you. The disability phone system is overwhelmed since the pandemic, so getting through requires persistence and patience.

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD SDI! Called right at 8:00am and only had to wait 45 minutes. They told me my claim was delayed because they needed additional information from my employer. They're sending a request form today. The agent said once they receive that info, my claim should be processed within 7-10 days. Hope this helps!

My wife went through something similar last year and we discovered that California actually has laws about how fast doctors have to complete disability forms! I think they're supposed to do it within 10 business days. You could mention this to the doctor's office. Remind them they have a legal obligation to complete these forms in a timely manner. That got my wife's doctor moving pretty quickly!

UPDATE: My husband went to the doctor's office today with donuts (lol thanks for that suggestion!) and spoke directly with the office manager. He explained our financial situation and mentioned the legal timeframe for completing forms. The office manager was super apologetic and promised the forms would be completed and faxed to EDD by tomorrow! She even gave him a copy for our records with the doctor's signature. Fingers crossed that EDD processes everything quickly now! Thank you all for your help - this forum has been a lifesaver! ❤️

One more thing I wanted to add - make sure your doctor specified the correct extended date on their form. I've seen cases where doctors accidentally put the wrong end date, and then patients had to go through the whole extension process again. When you call EDD to confirm they received your extension, also ask them what the new end date is showing in their system.

Also, just to clarify since I see some confusion in the thread - your pregnancy disability can transition to Paid Family Leave (PFL) after you recover from childbirth. That's a separate benefit that gives you time to bond with your baby. You'll need to file a new claim for that when your disability ends. The standard is up to 8 weeks of pregnancy disability after delivery for vaginal births (longer for C-sections), then up to 8 weeks of PFL for bonding. Just something to keep in mind for future planning!

That's great news! So happy for you. Now you can focus on taking care of yourself and preparing for baby instead of stressing about EDD!

congrats! told ya it would work out :) make sure you remember to file for paid family leave after your disability ends for the baby bonding time

Quick update on your situation - I just realized there's actually a specific name for this form: DE 2580WS (Work Search Certification). Knowing the exact form number might help when you call back. When the form finally does appear, make sure you have all your previous employment information handy, including contact details for your former employer and dates of employment. They'll also ask about job search activities between your previous job and starting your new position. Having all this information ready will make the process go much faster once the form finally appears.

This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I have all that information ready to go, so hopefully when I call tomorrow I can just give them the form number and get it done over the phone. I really appreciate this specific information!