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This thread has been such a lifesaver! I'm currently in my first week of SDI and already stressing about the certification process. Emma, so happy to see your status changed to 'Paid' - that must feel amazing after all that waiting! Reading through everyone's experiences here really shows how normal that first payment anxiety is. I had no idea about the 7-day waiting period that Isabella mentioned, so that's super helpful to know for budgeting. Also loving all the practical tips like setting up bank alerts and checking the portal once daily instead of obsessively refreshing. This community is incredible for helping newbies like me understand what's actually normal vs what to worry about. Thanks everyone for being so open about your timelines!
@Darren Brooks I m'glad this thread has been helpful for you too! When I first started my SDI claim, I had no idea what to expect and was constantly worried I was doing something wrong. This community has been amazing at sharing real experiences and timelines. That 7-day waiting period definitely caught me off guard too - I was expecting my first payment to cover the full 14 days, so it s'good that you know about it upfront for your budgeting. The certification process itself is actually pretty straightforward once you get to it, just make sure you have all your dates and information ready. One thing I learned is to certify as early as possible when your window opens - it doesn t'make the payment come faster, but it gives you peace of mind that you didn t'miss the deadline. Keep us posted on how your first certification goes!
I'm going through my first SDI claim right now and this entire conversation has been so incredibly helpful! Emma, huge congratulations on getting your status changed to 'Paid' - what a relief that must be! I'm still waiting for my eligibility determination to come through, but reading everyone's real experiences here has really helped calm my nerves about what to expect with timing. The tip about the 7-day waiting period is something I definitely wouldn't have known without this thread. It's amazing how supportive this community is - from practical advice like setting up bank notifications to emotional support during the stressful waiting periods. I'm bookmarking this whole discussion for when I get to my first certification. Thank you all for being so generous with sharing your experiences and timelines!
@Yara Khoury I m'so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! When I was waiting for my eligibility determination, I had no idea what the timeline would be like and was constantly second-guessing everything. This community really is incredible - the combination of practical tips and emotional support makes such a huge difference when you re'navigating SDI for the first time. That 7-day waiting period information was definitely a surprise for me too, and I m'glad Isabella shared that detail early in the thread. It s'so much easier to budget and plan when you know what to actually expect! The waiting for eligibility determination can feel endless, but once you get through that part, the rest of the process becomes much more predictable. Definitely keep this thread handy for when you get to certification - all the banking timeline info will be super useful. Wishing you a smooth experience with the rest of your claim process!
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I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now! My claim was approved on 10/21 and I'm also still waiting for my card. This entire thread has been a lifesaver - I had absolutely no clue about the old card reuse policy until reading through everyone's experiences here. I'm pretty sure I had an unemployment card back in early 2023 that I definitely don't have anymore, so based on what everyone's saying, my disability payment probably got loaded onto that old card. I'm calling Bank of America EDD services tomorrow morning at 1-866-692-9374 like everyone recommended. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD doesn't explain any of this upfront - we shouldn't have to crowdsource information just to figure out where our approved benefits went! Thank you to everyone who shared their timelines and tips. This community is providing way better customer service than EDD itself. I'll update once I figure out what's going on with my payment!
You're absolutely right that EDD should explain this process better upfront! It's frustrating that so many of us have to figure this out the hard way. Since you had an unemployment card in early 2023, you're almost certainly in the same situation as everyone else here - your disability payment likely went to that old card. When you call BofA EDD tomorrow, they should be able to confirm this immediately and get a replacement card expedited. The good news is that once you know what's happening, most people seem to get their replacement cards within 7-10 business days. This thread really has become an unofficial EDD customer service center! Definitely keep us updated after your call tomorrow - your experience will help the next person who finds themselves dealing with this same confusing situation.
I'm in a very similar situation and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! My SDI claim was approved on 10/12 and I'm still waiting for any sign of my card. Reading through everyone's experiences here, I'm now realizing I probably had an old unemployment card from 2022 that I lost track of, so my disability payment likely got loaded onto that. It's mind-blowing that EDD doesn't communicate this clearly - like why isn't there a simple message saying "Your payment will be loaded onto your existing card from [previous claim]" or something? I had been checking my SDI Online account obsessively thinking something was wrong when really the money might already be sitting on a card I threw away years ago. Definitely calling Bank of America EDD at 1-866-692-9374 tomorrow morning based on everyone's advice here. This community has provided better customer service and clearer information than anything I could get from EDD's official channels. Thank you all for sharing your timelines and solutions - it's such a relief to know I'm not alone in dealing with this confusing process!
You're definitely not alone in this frustrating situation! It sounds like you're dealing with the exact same old card issue that so many of us have experienced. Since you had an unemployment card in 2022, that's almost certainly where your disability payment went. When you call Bank of America EDD tomorrow, they should be able to confirm this right away and tell you exactly when your replacement card was mailed. It's crazy how many people are dealing with this same problem - EDD really needs to do a better job explaining their card reuse policy upfront instead of leaving us all to figure it out through trial and error. The good news is that once you get through to BofA, they're usually pretty helpful with providing specific details about your card status and getting replacements expedited. Hang in there - based on everyone's timelines here, your replacement should arrive within the next week or so once you get it sorted out!
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I've been dealing with E316 and E318 errors for almost two months now and this thread is absolutely incredible! 🙌 You all have created the most comprehensive troubleshooting guide I've ever seen. I've tried pretty much everything mentioned here and wanted to share what's been working for me consistently: My current winning strategy is using the mobile app between 6-7 AM on weekdays (thanks to everyone who shared the timing tips!), but with a twist - I restart my phone completely before opening the app. Something about a fresh device boot seems to help avoid whatever session conflicts cause these errors. I also keep a "emergency backup plan" ready: Firefox in private mode with all extensions disabled + VPN to a different CA location. If the mobile app fails, I immediately switch to this setup without waiting. The most frustrating part is that I'm dealing with a chronic illness that makes mornings really difficult, but somehow that's when EDD's system works best. It's absolutely backwards that we have to wake up at dawn just to check our disability benefits! 😤 This community has literally saved my sanity - we've collectively figured out more solutions than EDD's actual support team. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and keeping each other going through this broken system! 💙
Your phone restart trick is genius! 🤯 I never thought about giving the device a completely fresh start, but that makes so much sense for avoiding session conflicts. The fact that you have to wake up at dawn despite dealing with a chronic illness just to access your own benefits is absolutely infuriating though - the system is completely backwards! 😡 I love your "emergency backup plan" approach too. Having multiple strategies ready to deploy immediately is so smart because this system is so unpredictable. You're totally right that we've basically become an unofficial EDD IT support team! 😅 This thread should honestly be required reading for anyone trying to navigate their broken website. Thank you for sharing such detailed strategies, especially the timing insights. It really helps knowing that persistence and having multiple backup plans can eventually get us through this mess. Sending strength to deal with both your health challenges AND EDD's technical disasters! 💪✨
I've been struggling with these exact same error codes for the past few weeks! 😫 After reading through this amazing thread (seriously, you all are lifesavers!), I wanted to share what finally worked for me: I combined the mobile app approach with the airplane mode trick that Aileen mentioned. Here's my exact process: turn on airplane mode for 30 seconds, turn it back on, wait about 2 minutes for a stable connection, then open the EDD mobile app and log in immediately. It's worked 4 out of 5 times so far! I also noticed that using my phone's mobile data instead of WiFi seems to help avoid the E318 server overload errors. It's like their system handles cellular connections better than broadband for some weird reason? 🤷♀️ The fact that we've all had to become amateur tech support specialists just to access our disability benefits is absolutely ridiculous, but I'm so grateful for this community sharing all these workarounds. This thread has more useful solutions than EDD's entire help section! Keep the tips coming everyone - we're literally saving each other from hours of frustration! 💪✨
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now and this thread has been a lifesaver! Had my baby in late November, developed complications requiring an extension, and my payments stopped in January too. I was starting to panic that I'd done something wrong with my paperwork. It's so helpful to understand that this is actually a common processing delay when EDD transitions your claim from pregnancy disability to regular SDI. I had no idea they essentially treat it as a new claim requiring additional medical review - that explains the frustrating gap in payments. Based on everyone's advice here, I'm going to try the SDI Online messaging system first thing Monday morning. It sounds way less stressful than the endless phone calls. And it's reassuring to know about Claimyr as a backup option if needed. The most important takeaway for me is to keep certifying every two weeks no matter what - seems like that's crucial for getting the full back pay once everything processes. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. Being a new mom is overwhelming enough without worrying about basic bills!
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too - the timing is exactly the same as so many of us! It's incredible how common this issue seems to be. What really stands out to me from reading everyone's experiences is that while the system is frustrating and slow, it does eventually work out with the back pay intact. The SDI Online messaging approach seems like such a smart strategy - you get documentation of your inquiry and avoid the phone call stress. I think I'm going to try that route too based on everyone's positive experiences with it. It's also comforting to know that continuing to certify every two weeks is so important - at least there's something concrete we can do while waiting for EDD to process everything. This whole thread has really shown me that we're not alone in this struggle and that persistence does pay off eventually. Hang in there!
I'm so sorry you're going through this stressful situation! I went through something very similar last year when my maternity leave got extended due to complications. My payments also stopped abruptly and I was terrified something was wrong with my claim. What I learned is that California SDI does cover postpartum complications beyond the standard recovery period, but there's often a processing delay when your claim transitions from pregnancy disability to regular disability. It's frustrating because they essentially need to re-verify your eligibility with the new medical condition. A few things that helped me: - Keep certifying every two weeks no matter what (this is crucial for back pay) - Try contacting EDD through the SDI Online messaging system - I had better luck with that than calling - Make sure your doctor's documentation clearly states this is for complications beyond normal pregnancy recovery The good news is that once they process your extension, you should receive all the back pay for the weeks you were waiting. It took about 3 weeks for my payments to resume, but I got everything I was owed. Hang in there - you're definitely still eligible and this sounds like a typical processing delay rather than a problem with your claim!
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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!
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Carmen Diaz
•@Camila Castillo Welcome to the community! I m'so glad you found this thread helpful. I just went through this exact same situation a few weeks ago and was equally panicked when my form didn t'show up right away. This community really saved me from unnecessary stress and wasted time calling EDD. One thing I d'add to all the great advice already shared is to also keep an eye on your physical mailbox during the waiting period - sometimes EDD sends backup paper copies even when they say it s'available online. Also, when your form does eventually appear, take screenshots of it before you start filling it out, just in case there are any technical glitches while you re'completing it. The EDD system can be really finicky! You re'definitely on the right track just checking once daily and being patient with their batch processing. Hang in there - it will show up soon!
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Luca Russo
I'm going through this same frustrating experience right now! Got my notification 2 days ago about a required form but my SDI portal is completely empty. Reading through everyone's stories here has been such a huge relief - I was convinced I was doing something wrong or that my account was broken somehow. The explanations from @Owen Jenkins about the batch processing delays and @Emma Taylor's 3-day timeline really help set realistic expectations. It's crazy that EDD sends notifications before the forms are actually ready in the system! I was planning to spend my entire weekend trying to get through their phone lines, but now I understand this delay is totally normal. Going to be patient and check once daily instead of obsessively refreshing every hour. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread should be pinned for how helpful it is for newcomers dealing with EDD's confusing system!
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