I'm trying to contact EDD about my disability claim but I can't find the phone number anywhere! Not on their letters, not on the website (or at least I can't find it). My claim shows 'processing' for over 3 weeks now and I really need to talk to someone directly. Does anyone know the direct phone number for EDD disability? I tried the general EDD number but kept getting transferred around without reaching anyone who could actually help with SDI claims. Any help would be appreciated!

Can someone please explain what happens in this situation?? My husband was getting SDI after a shoulder surgery (rotator cuff) and was supposed to return to work on April 14th, 2025. His doctor gave him light duty restrictions, but when he showed up, his employer said they couldn't accommodate him and told him to come back fully healed in May. The problem is my husband didn't immediately continue his disability claim because he thought he'd be working! He finally submitted a continuation form on April 27th, but his doctor is being SUPER slow filling out the medical certification. It's been almost 3 weeks and the office still hasn't submitted it to EDD. Will he get retroactive pay for this gap period? Or will EDD make him file a completely new claim because it's been too long? I'm the only income right now and our savings are basically gone 😫

I'm currently on pregnancy disability leave that was supposed to end this coming Monday. At my appointment yesterday, my OB decided I need to stay on disability for another 4 weeks due to complications with my blood pressure not returning to normal. She said her office would submit the extension paperwork directly to EDD through their online portal and told me I don't need to do anything on my end. This is my first pregnancy and I'm a bit confused about the process. Do I actually need to submit any additional forms myself for the extension? And will EDD notify me when they receive the extension from my doctor? My benefits are currently $1,475/week and I'm worried about a gap in payments since my original disability period ends so soon. Thanks for any help!

I submitted my pregnancy disability claim on March 12th, 2025 (exactly 16 days ago) and it's still showing 'pending processing' on the EDD website. My OB took me off work on March 10th due to pregnancy complications (severe pelvic pain and early contractions), and I filed everything online two days later. My doctor confirmed she submitted her medical certification electronically on March 13th with all the required diagnosis codes. \n\nThis is my first time filing for SDI and I'm getting really anxious watching my bank account dwindle while waiting for benefits to start. How long is the normal processing time for pregnancy disability claims these days? I've read everything from 7 days to 6 weeks online and I'm freaking out a little! Does the 'pending processing' status mean they're reviewing it or is something wrong with my application? Would calling help speed things up at all?

I'm so frustrated with the EDD process for pregnancy disability! I filed my claim two weeks ago but there's apparently a form I need to fill out about my work search efforts after leaving my previous job (I switched employers 3 months before my pregnancy disability started). I finally got through to a rep today after 2+ hours of calling, and she told me she would add the form to my SDI Online account for me to fill out electronically. She promised it would show up immediately and that once I submitted it, my claim could be processed. It's been almost an hour since we hung up and still NOTHING is showing in my account! The rep specifically said if I call back and get someone else on the phone, they could complete it over the phone immediately instead. Has anyone dealt with this work search verification form for pregnancy disability? How long did it take to appear in your account? I'm 36 weeks now and getting really anxious about having my claim processed before the baby arrives!