Anyone else feel like they're stuck in a kafka-esque nightmare dealing with EDD? It's like, the more you try to verify your identity, the less real you become 🤣🤡

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been stuck on the id.me verification for 3 days. One thing that helped me get a bit further was clearing my browser cache and cookies before trying again. Also, make sure you're not using any browser extensions that might interfere with the process (like ad blockers). Still haven't gotten through completely, but at least I'm making some progress now. We shouldn't have to jump through all these hoops, but unfortunately that's the reality we're dealing with. Hang in there! 🤞

This thread has been such a lifesaver! I'm completely new to SDI (just started my claim last week) and was already getting worried about how payments work. Seeing everyone's experiences with holiday delays and the explanations about EDD's payment processing has given me so much peace of mind. I had no idea that delays were this predictable around holidays. The tip about checking for "paid" status in SDI Online is gold - I'm going to make sure I know how to access that before I expect my first payment. It's incredible how supportive this community is. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and especially to those who took the time to explain the technical details about how EDD processes payments. I feel so much more prepared now!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Been on SDI for about 8 months and thought I had the payment schedule figured out, but this holiday delay caught me completely off guard. My payment was supposed to hit yesterday and I've been stressing about it all day. Reading through everyone's experiences here is so reassuring - I had forgotten that federal holidays mess with the processing schedule. My certification shows "paid" in the portal so I'm going to follow everyone's advice and wait until Wednesday before panicking. It's amazing how this thread captures exactly what so many of us go through with these delays. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and the detailed explanations about EDD's system - this kind of community support makes navigating SDI so much less stressful!

I went through something similar with my dad a few years ago. One thing that really helped us was keeping detailed records of everything - dates of all doctor visits, copies of all forms submitted, confirmation numbers for phone calls, etc. The bureaucracy can be overwhelming and having everything documented saved us multiple times when things got lost in the system. Also, don't be afraid to appeal if any of the disability ratings come back lower than expected. My dad's initial workers comp rating was ridiculously low, but after appealing with medical evidence, it was increased significantly. The insurance companies often lowball the initial offers hoping people won't fight it. And regarding the Social Security timing - we found it helpful to apply for SSDI even though he was close to retirement age, because if approved, it can protect against the early retirement reduction penalties. The worst they can say is no, but if approved, it gives you more options. Hang in there - it's a marathon, not a sprint, but there is light at the end of the tunnel!

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the importance of understanding California's "dual capacity" doctrine if his injury is work-related. Since he's been receiving EDD SDI while workers comp is processing, make sure to keep all those payment records - workers comp should reimburse EDD for those payments once his claim is accepted. Also, at 63, he might want to consider the "grid rules" for Social Security disability. These rules make it easier to qualify for SSDI as you get older, especially if you have limited education or transferable job skills. The combination of his age, work history, and medical condition could work in his favor. Don't forget about potential vocational rehabilitation benefits through workers comp too - even if he can't return to his old job, they might pay for retraining or job placement assistance. This could be valuable even if he ends up retiring. I'd recommend creating a timeline with all the important deadlines - when SDI expires, when to apply for various benefits, statute of limitations for workers comp, etc. Having everything mapped out visually really helps when juggling multiple systems.

This thread is absolutely amazing! I literally just joined this community after searching online for help with my SDI claim, and stumbling across this discussion has been like finding a goldmine of practical information. I'm dealing with my first disability claim right now and was completely clueless about how document submissions work. Reading through everyone's experiences here - especially the explanation about the 24-72 hour delay for the upload button to appear after they flag your account - has saved me from what would have definitely been a lot of unnecessary stress and confusion. I had no idea the system worked that way! It's so frustrating that the EDD reps don't mention this timing issue upfront when they tell you about the upload option. All the practical tips shared here are incredibly valuable - using desktop instead of mobile, having documents ready in the right format, checking file size limits, and understanding that different document types might become available at different stages. This is exactly the kind of real-world knowledge you can't get anywhere else. @cd33dae18b61 thank you so much for sharing your original experience and following up with the resolution! And huge thanks to everyone who jumped in with helpful advice. I'm definitely bookmarking this entire thread because I know I'll be referencing it throughout my claim process. This community is already proving way more helpful than trying to navigate the official EDD resources on my own!

This thread has been such a lifesaver! I'm brand new here and just started my first SDI claim last week. I was already feeling pretty overwhelmed by the whole process, but reading through everyone's shared experiences has given me so much confidence about what to expect. The explanation about the 24-72 hour delay for the upload button is exactly the kind of insider knowledge you just can't find anywhere else - I definitely would have freaked out if a rep told me I could upload documents and then I couldn't find the option immediately! It's really frustrating that they don't mention this timing delay upfront during those calls. All the practical tips here about using desktop vs mobile, file formats, and having documents ready are so helpful. @cd33dae18b61 thanks for sharing your experience and updating us with the resolution - and thanks to everyone who jumped in to help! This community is already proving more useful than any official EDD resource I've found. Definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference during my claim process!

idk if this helps but I saw on twitter that EDD is having some system maintenance this week. Might be causing delays?

OP, how long has it been since you certified? Sometimes it takes a few days for the payment to process.