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SDI payment delay after doctor recertification - how long to wait?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I just got my doctor to recertify me for disability, but I haven't received my payment yet. Has anyone else dealt with this? I submitted everything and now I'm just waiting. It's been a few days and I'm getting worried. Any advice on what I should do or how long I should expect to wait? I really need this payment to come through soon.
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EDD claim start date issue after new doctor form - need advice!
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my claim start date after submitting a new form from my doctor. I called to follow up but I'm not sure what to ask or how to handle this. Has anyone dealt with something similar? I don't have any documentation showing when my claim should have started, so I'm feeling a bit lost. Any advice on what I should do or say when I talk to them?
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Hey OP, quick question - did your doctor backdate the form at all? That can sometimes affect the start date of the claim. Might be worth double-checking with your doc's office.
I went through something similar a few months ago! When you call, definitely ask them to walk you through exactly how they calculated your claim start date. In my case, they were using the wrong date from my doctor's form. Also, ask if you can submit any additional documentation that might support an earlier start date - like appointment records, prescription dates, or even a letter from your doctor clarifying when your condition actually began affecting your ability to work. Don't be afraid to ask for a supervisor if the first person can't give you clear answers. Document everything they tell you too!
EDD SDI payments stuck in processing for over a week - is this normal?
Hi everyone, I'm getting really anxious about my disability payments. My claim was approved two weeks ago, but I still haven't received my first payment. The EDD website shows my certification was processed, but the payment has been 'pending' for 9 days now. The payment calendar said I should receive it within 3-4 days after certification. This is my first time on SDI and I'm running out of savings fast. Has anyone else experienced longer than normal wait times for their payments recently? Is this just regular processing time or should I be concerned something's wrong with my claim? Really appreciate any insights!
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Just checking back - any updates? Did your payment come through yet?
Yes! The payment finally showed up in my account this morning - took exactly 12 business days from certification. No explanation for the delay, it just appeared. So for anyone else experiencing this, sometimes you just have to wait it out. Thanks everyone for all your help and suggestions!
This is such a relief to see! I'm a newcomer here and currently dealing with the exact same situation - my first SDI payment has been pending for 8 days now and I was starting to panic. Reading through everyone's experiences really helps calm my nerves. It sounds like these delays are unfortunately pretty common right now, especially for first payments. I'm going to try some of the suggestions mentioned here like double-checking my SDI Online messages and maybe using that Claimyr service if it goes much longer. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this community is so helpful for people navigating this stressful process!
EDD claim stuck in pending status since 10/22, no updates. What to do?
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my unemployment claim. It's been in pending processing status since my doctor submitted the form on 10/22. It's been weeks and the status hasn't changed at all. I haven't received any updates either. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next?
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guys i just got off the phone with edd after using that claimyr thing. they fixed my pending issue in like 10 minutes! cant believe i waited so long to try it
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I've been stuck in this limbo since I filed AUGUST 23. It's impossible to get a hold of anyone, even though I've try several times a day, every day. In the meantime my credit has been trashed because I can't pay CC bills and I've had to borrow money to feed my kids. Now my FMLA is up and I have to consider going back to work even though my husband needs care, because I never heard a thing, and I need to survive. This broken process is shameful, and dangerous
I'm so sorry you're going through this. August?! That's absolutely unacceptable. Have you tried reaching out to your state assemblyperson's office? They sometimes have constituent services that can help escalate EDD issues. Also, there might be local food banks or emergency assistance programs that could help while you're waiting. You shouldn't have to choose between caring for your husband and feeding your family. This system is completely broken and I'm really sorry it's putting you in such an impossible position. 💙
Anastasia Kozlov
Make sure you keep all your paperwork in order. Sometimes they "lose" stuff and you need to resend it. Happened to me twice 🙄
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Sean Flanagan
That's frustrating. It's like they should have a better system for tracking documents digitally.
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Keisha Williams
Hey Omar, I totally understand your frustration! I went through something similar earlier this year. After my doctor recertification, it took about 8-10 business days for my payment to process and show up. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking, especially when you're counting on that money. One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts through the EDD website so I got notified as soon as there was any update on my claim status. Also, don't hesitate to call if it goes beyond 2 weeks - sometimes there are small hiccups that need manual review. You've got this! 💪
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