Just wanted to follow up - how did things work out with your transition from UI to SDI? Were you able to submit your claim online?

I'm going through something similar right now - just found out I need shoulder surgery next month and I'm currently on unemployment. This thread has been incredibly helpful! Quick question though - if I know my surgery date in advance (it's scheduled for April 15th), should I wait until after the surgery to file the SDI claim, or can I file it beforehand with the future surgery date? I want to minimize any gap in benefits but also don't want to mess up the timing.

Update: I spoke with my workers' comp attorney again and got more details. The settlement is primarily for permanent disability and future medical costs, not for lost wages during any specific time period. She said I should be fine continuing to certify for UI as long as I'm able to work and looking for work, but I need to report the settlement when I receive it. I'm going to try contacting EDD directly to confirm this information. Thanks everyone for your help!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - waiting on my WC settlement while on UI. One thing I learned is that you should definitely get the settlement agreement in writing that specifies exactly what each portion covers (permanent disability vs lost wages vs medical). This documentation will be crucial when reporting to EDD. Also, don't wait until you receive the money to contact EDD - call them as soon as you have the settlement details so they can flag your account and avoid any automatic overpayment notices. The earlier you're proactive about it, the smoother the process usually goes.

Hey OP, any updates? Were you able to get through to anyone?

I went through something similar about 6 months ago. Here's what worked for me: I logged into my SDI Online account and looked under "Forms" or "Documents" - sometimes the continued claim certification shows up there even if you don't get an email notification. Also, try clearing your browser cache and logging back in. The EDD website is notoriously glitchy and sometimes forms don't load properly. If that doesn't work, you can also try accessing your account from a different device or browser. The form is usually available 2 weeks before your current certification period expires. Hope this helps!

Have you tried faxing your documents? Sometimes that gets their attention faster than calling or emailing.

I'm dealing with something similar right now - my payment is 12 days late and I can't get through to anyone either. One thing that's helped me is keeping a detailed log of every time I try to contact them (date, time, method). Also, I found that calling right at 8 AM when they open gives you the best chance of getting through. The wait is still brutal, but at least you're in the queue. Hang in there, you're not alone in this struggle! 💪

Update: I FINALLY got through this morning! For anyone else struggling, I followed the advice to call exactly at 8:00am, and after trying 6 times in a row, I actually got into the queue instead of getting hung up on. Waited about 45 minutes but finally spoke to someone. The agent was actually super helpful once I got through. Turns out my doctor sent the certification to the wrong department (???), so the agent transferred me to someone who could help sort it out. They're sending a new certification form to my doctor and putting a note on my claim. I'm still going to ask my doctor to resubmit anyway just to be safe. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! This system is absolutely broken, but at least I have some direction now.

Wow, what a journey! So glad you finally got through and got some answers. It's absolutely ridiculous that it takes this much effort just to check on a legitimate disability claim. The fact that your doctor sent the certification to the wrong department really shows how confusing this whole system is - even healthcare providers who deal with this regularly get mixed up! For anyone else reading this thread, Dyllan's experience really highlights why it's so important to follow up on everything with EDD. Things get lost, misdirected, or stuck in the system all the time. Always ask for confirmation numbers, case notes, and don't assume anything was processed correctly just because someone submitted it. Hope your claim gets resolved quickly now that you have someone actively working on it!