I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My extension was approved 6 days ago, I can see the updated benefit period in my SDI Online account, but there's absolutely no continued claim certification form anywhere - not in my inbox, not under Forms, nothing in physical mail either. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both reassuring and infuriating - reassuring because I'm clearly not the only one dealing with this, but infuriating because this is obviously a widespread systematic issue that EDD refuses to properly address. The fact that they send an "extension approved" text but don't mention you'll need another form to actually GET PAID is just cruel. I'm definitely going to try the 8am calling strategy tomorrow and ask specifically about the DE 2502 form and any "system flags" on my account like others have mentioned. It's ridiculous that we all have to become EDD system troubleshooters just to access benefits we've already paid into, but I'm grateful for all the advice shared here. This community has been more helpful than anything EDD has provided! Hopefully I can get through tomorrow and finally get this mess sorted out. Will update with results in case it helps others going through this nightmare.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My extension was approved 5 days ago and I can see the updated benefit period in my SDI Online account, but there's absolutely no continued claim certification form anywhere - not in my inbox, Forms tab, or physical mail. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea about the DE 2502 form or that extensions required this separate certification step. It's absolutely ridiculous that EDD sends that "extension approved" confirmation but doesn't mention you need to complete another form to actually receive payments! Based on everyone's experiences here, I'm going to try calling right at 8am tomorrow and ask specifically about: - The DE 2502 Continued Claim Certification form - Any "system flags" or data entry errors on my account - Pending actions that might be preventing the form from generating - Whether all my personal information is entered correctly in their system It's honestly shameful that we're all here troubleshooting EDD's broken system for each other because they can't provide basic instructions or make their process work properly. But this community support has been a lifesaver when you're already dealing with medical issues and bills piling up! @Andre Laurent I hope you were able to get this resolved by now! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - hopefully we can all get this nightmare sorted out soon. I'll update after my call tomorrow in case it helps others going through the same thing.

I'm currently experiencing this EXACT same situation! Filed my maternity SDI claim about 2.5 weeks ago, got approved last Thursday, and received one tiny payment of $103 this past Monday. Since then - absolutely nothing! I've been refreshing my UI Online account probably 20 times a day thinking I broke something during the application process. Finding this thread has been such a godsend - I had no idea this bizarre single payment pattern was actually normal! It's so reassuring to see that literally dozens of us have gone through this identical experience. The anxiety of being on maternity leave with unpredictable income is already overwhelming without having to decode EDD's mysterious payment system. Thank you to everyone who shared their timelines and explanations - based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like my full back payment should arrive within the next week or so. I'm going to try to stop obsessively checking my account and trust that this weird system will eventually catch up!

I'm going through this EXACT same situation right now too! Filed my maternity SDI claim about 10 days ago, got approved on Friday, and just received one random payment of $115 yesterday. I've been so confused and worried that something was wrong with my claim since I was expecting regular bi-weekly payments to start right away. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring - I had no idea this weird single payment followed by a waiting period was actually the standard process! It's so stressful being on maternity leave and not understanding when the next payment will arrive, especially when your savings are getting low. The EDD website really doesn't explain any of this, so finding this community discussion has been a lifesaver. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - it gives me so much peace of mind to know that this bizarre system actually works and that the full back payment typically comes within 10-14 days of that initial small payment. I'm going to try to be more patient and stop checking my account every few hours!

I'm dealing with this exact issue right now! Got a notification yesterday about a form I need to complete, but when I log into my SDI portal there's absolutely nothing there. Reading through this whole thread has been so reassuring - I was starting to think I was doing something wrong or that my browser was broken. It's really helpful to see @Emma Taylor's timeline where it took 3 full days for the form to appear, and @Owen Jenkins's explanation about the batch processing system makes total sense. I was getting really anxious about that 10-day deadline, but knowing it starts from when the form actually shows up (not the notification date) takes a lot of pressure off. Going to stop checking every few hours and just be patient for the next few days. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is amazing for helping us navigate EDD's confusing system!

This entire thread has been incredibly valuable! I'm brand new to the disability system and just got my first notification about a required form yesterday. Before finding this discussion, I was completely panicking thinking I was missing something obvious or that there was an issue with my account. Reading everyone's experiences - especially @Emma Taylor's 3-day timeline, @Owen Jenkins's explanation about the batch processing system, and @Sebastian Scott's insight about forms taking up to a week to appear - has completely changed my perspective. It's so reassuring to know that the 10-day deadline actually starts when the form appears in your portal, not from the notification date. I was literally planning to take a sick day to call EDD, but now I understand that patience is really the key here. Their system design seems pretty flawed with the notification and form delivery systems not syncing up, but at least now I know this delay is totally normal. Going to check once daily and wait for their batch processing to catch up. Thank you all for creating such a helpful resource for newcomers navigating this confusing system!

I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now - work injury, back problems, got denied even with all my paperwork submitted correctly. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! I've been trying to get through to EDD for over a week with no luck, but seeing that others have successfully gotten answers gives me hope to keep trying. @Aaliyah Jackson - I'm so glad you were able to get through and find out the real reason for your denial! The missing return-to-work date issue seems to be super common based on what everyone is saying. Definitely going to try some of the phone tips people mentioned here, especially the Spanish line suggestion from @Nora Bennett and calling on Tuesday mornings like @Malik Johnson suggested. This whole thread is proof that this community is so valuable - without all these shared experiences, I would have just blindly filed an appeal and waited months for nothing. Now I know to call first and get the specific reason for denial before doing anything else. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and tips!

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now and this whole thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I got denied for SDI last week for what they called "incomplete medical documentation" even though my doctor filled out everything and I have clear imaging showing nerve compression. Reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I need to stop panicking and start calling to find out the EXACT reason for denial rather than just assuming the worst. @Aaliyah Jackson - your update about the missing return-to-work date is so helpful! It's crazy how something that specific can cause a complete denial but not be clearly explained in the denial letter. I'm definitely going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning using some of the strategies people mentioned here (especially the Tuesday 8 AM tip and possibly the Spanish line if I can't get through). This community is amazing - without reading all these shared experiences, I would have wasted weeks on an appeal for potentially the wrong reason. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories and practical advice. It's giving me hope that this can actually get resolved relatively quickly once I know what needs to be fixed!

As a newcomer to this community and SDI benefits, I can't thank everyone enough for this incredibly detailed discussion! I'm currently in the process of filing my first SDI claim for a workplace back injury and was completely lost about the tax implications. Like so many others here, I naively assumed disability benefits wouldn't be taxable at all. Reading through everyone's experiences - especially those who got blindsided by federal tax bills - has been such a wake-up call. It's honestly shocking how EDD doesn't make the federal vs state tax difference more prominent during the application process. I'm definitely going to submit that DE 4P form for federal tax withholding as soon as my claim is approved. The advice about setting up withholding from day one rather than risking a surprise tax bill seems like the smart approach based on all the stories shared here. This community is such an amazing resource for newcomers trying to navigate the complexities of the EDD system. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their hard-learned lessons!

Just joined this community today and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm in the middle of filing my first SDI claim for a shoulder injury from a workplace accident and had zero clue about the tax situation. Like literally everyone else here, I assumed disability benefits weren't taxable at all - clearly I had a lot to learn! Reading through all these experiences has been both educational and slightly terrifying seeing how many people got hit with unexpected federal tax bills. I'm definitely going to submit that DE 4P form for federal tax withholding the moment my claim gets approved - seems like that's the consensus move to avoid any nasty surprises come tax season. It's really unfortunate that EDD doesn't make this federal vs state tax distinction more clear upfront during the application process. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, especially those who learned the hard way and are helping the rest of us newcomers avoid the same mistakes. This community is such a goldmine of practical advice for navigating the EDD system!