I'm also new to this community and just filed my SDI claim yesterday! This thread has been incredibly helpful - I was completely confused about what "pending medical provider form" meant and honestly thought EDD would mail me something to take to my doctor. After reading everyone's experiences, I realized my doctor needs to submit their part online through the SDI physician portal, and that EDD doesn't reliably notify them. I'm calling my doctor's office tomorrow morning with my receipt number, full name, and DOB to make sure they know what to do. It's really frustrating how poorly EDD communicates this process - if I hadn't found this community, I'd probably still be waiting for mail that would never come! The 2-3 week timeline everyone has shared once the doctor submits is really reassuring though. I was worried this might take months. I'll definitely be setting up those text alerts and checking my SDI account daily like everyone suggested. Thank you all for sharing your real experiences and making this confusing process so much clearer for newcomers like me!

I'm brand new to this community and just filed my first SDI claim 2 days ago! This entire thread has been a complete game-changer for me - I was sitting here totally confused about the "pending medical provider form" status and actually thought EDD was going to mail me paperwork to take to my doctor. After reading through everyone's experiences, I now understand that my doctor needs to submit their part through the SDI Online physician portal and that EDD basically never notifies them reliably. It's honestly shocking how unclear their process is! I'm calling my doctor's office first thing tomorrow with my receipt number and all the info everyone mentioned. The timelines you've all shared (2-3 weeks total once doctor submits) are such a relief - I was genuinely worried this could take months and was starting to panic about bills. I'll definitely set up those text alerts and check my account daily like everyone suggested. Thank you all SO much for sharing your real experiences and filling in all the crucial details that EDD should have explained upfront. This community is amazing for helping newcomers like me navigate this confusing process! I'll update once I hear back from my doctor's office.

I'm also brand new to SDI and this community - just got approved for my claim yesterday after a work injury and stumbled across this thread while trying to figure out what to do about my vacation payout. This discussion has been absolutely invaluable! Like so many others here, my HR department mentioned they'd be processing my unused PTO but gave me zero guidance on EDD reporting requirements. After reading through everyone's real experiences, especially those nightmare overpayment stories, it's crystal clear that ALL forms of paid leave must be reported as wages during the certification period when you actually receive the payment. It's honestly mind-boggling that EDD's official documentation doesn't clearly spell out something this critical - we shouldn't have to piece together essential information from community forums, but I'm incredibly grateful everyone took the time to share their experiences here. The consensus is undeniable: report vacation pay, sick pay, PTO - everything - as wages when received, keep all documentation, and it's much better to have reduced benefits for one week than deal with overpayment collections and penalties later. Thanks to this amazing community for providing the clear guidance that EDD's official materials completely fail to deliver!

I'm also brand new to SDI and just found this community while researching my own situation - this thread has been incredibly helpful! I just started my disability claim this week for a medical procedure and my employer mentioned they'll be paying out my accrued vacation time, but like everyone else here, they didn't provide any clear guidance on EDD reporting requirements. After reading through all these real-world experiences, especially the overpayment horror stories, it's crystal clear that vacation payouts absolutely must be reported as wages during the certification period when you actually receive the payment. It's honestly frustrating that EDD's official documentation is so vague about something this important - we shouldn't have to rely on community forums to understand basic reporting rules, but I'm so grateful everyone shared their experiences here. The message is loud and clear: report ALL forms of paid leave as wages when received, keep thorough documentation, and it's much better to have temporarily reduced benefits than deal with collections later. Thank you to everyone who took the time to help newcomers like me navigate this confusing system - this community knowledge is priceless!

I'm currently on day 4 after submitting my DE 2593 form and this entire thread has been such a blessing to find! I was completely caught off guard when my regular bi-weekly payment didn't show up as expected. This is my first pregnancy (38 weeks now!) and I had absolutely no idea that EDD sends these continuing eligibility questionnaires during your claim period. The stress of not knowing when payments will resume has been keeping me up at night, especially since we have our final prenatal appointments and hospital costs coming up. But reading everyone's real experiences and the consistent 10 business day timeline is giving me so much peace of mind. Like everyone else has said, EDD really needs to improve their communication about these potential delays! Even just a simple notice like "your next payment may be delayed 7-10 business days while we process this form" would save pregnant women so much unnecessary anxiety during an already overwhelming time. @Ahooker-Equator thank you for coming back with your update - that success story gives me hope that mine will come through soon too! And to all the other expecting moms waiting (@Anderson Prospero @Isabella Silva @Omar Fawaz @Sophia Bennett @Amina Sy @Miguel Silva and everyone else), we're all in this together. It's amazing how supportive this community is during such a stressful situation. Fingers crossed we all see our payments resume soon! 🤞✨

I'm currently on day 8 after submitting my DE 2593 and this thread has been such a lifesaver! I was starting to really worry when my regular payment didn't come through this week. This is my second pregnancy but first time dealing with California EDD (just moved here from Texas), so I had no idea about these continuing eligibility forms. Reading everyone's experiences and the consistent 10 business day timeline is giving me so much hope! It's incredibly frustrating that EDD doesn't give any heads up about potential payment delays when they send these forms. Like so many others have said, even a simple "processing may take 7-10 business days" notice would prevent so much unnecessary stress during an already emotional time. I'm 36 weeks now and trying to finalize all our hospital pre-registration and newborn prep, so the payment uncertainty has been really stressing me out. But seeing @Ahooker-Equator's success story and knowing that others are going through the exact same thing is such a comfort. Thank you to everyone for sharing their real timelines and experiences - this community support makes all the difference! Fingers crossed my payment comes through in the next couple days! 🤞

idk if this helps but I saw on twitter that theres been some kinda glitch in there system affecting payments. might be worth checking out there social media for updates

I'm dealing with the same issue right now! My SDI payments just stopped about 3 weeks ago with no explanation. I've tried calling dozens of times but can never get through. The automated system just says my claim is "under review" but gives no timeline. It's really stressful when you're relying on these payments to cover basic expenses. I'm going to try some of the suggestions here - especially checking my bank info and looking for any messages in my online account. Hang in there, hopefully we can get this sorted out soon!

I'm so sorry for your loss, Ravi. Grief can be incredibly overwhelming and it's completely understandable that you need additional time off to process everything. I went through something similar when I lost my father a few years ago - the mental health impact was much harder to deal with than I expected. Just to add to what others have said: when you meet with your psychiatrist, make sure they understand that EDD requires very specific language about how your grief is functionally impairing your ability to work. Generic statements won't cut it. They need to document things like concentration problems, sleep disturbances, anxiety levels, and how these symptoms specifically prevent you from performing your job duties. Also, don't feel bad about needing this time - mental health is just as valid as physical health when it comes to disability claims. Take care of yourself first, and the paperwork will work itself out. Wishing you the best during this difficult time.

I'm really sorry for your loss, Ravi. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things we go through, and it's completely understandable that you need time to grieve properly. Based on what everyone has shared, it sounds like you have a clear path forward with filing a new claim. One thing I wanted to add that might be helpful: when you're working with your psychiatrist on the DE 2501 form, ask them to include how your grief symptoms specifically impact your work performance. Things like difficulty concentrating during meetings, inability to make decisions, frequent crying episodes, or panic attacks can all be documented as functional limitations. Also, if you haven't already, consider asking your psychiatrist about connecting you with grief counseling resources. Having that additional support documented in your treatment plan can actually strengthen your disability claim by showing you're actively working on recovery. The fact that you're being proactive about this transition shows you're handling a difficult situation really well. Take it one step at a time, and don't hesitate to reach out here if you run into any issues with the process. This community has been through it all and we're here to help each other navigate these complicated systems.