have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember? sometimes they can help push things through faster

This is so frustrating! I had a similar issue a few months ago where they shorted me by about $600. What worked for me was calling right when they open at 8am - seems like the wait times are shorter then. Also, when you do get through, ask them to put a note in your file about the missing payment so there's a record of it. Don't let them just say "we'll look into it" - get specifics on when you can expect the back pay. Hope you get this sorted out soon!

Has anyone had luck getting an extension for mental health reasons? My doctor recommended it but I'm worried they'll give me a hard time.

I just wanted to add that timing can really matter with these calls. I had my extension call scheduled for 2pm on a Wednesday and the rep seemed much more patient and thorough than when I called during their busy Monday morning hours. Also, don't be afraid to ask them to repeat information or slow down if they're going too fast - you have the right to understand what's being discussed about YOUR case. Writing down the rep's name and reference number at the start of the call can be super helpful too if you need to follow up later!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to get whats owed to us? the system is broken af 😤

Just went through this same situation last month! The form you're talking about is likely the DE 4581 (Physician/Practitioner's Certificate) if you're on disability, or the continued claim cert if it's regular unemployment. For disability forms, your doctor needs to fill out the medical portion, but you handle the personal info sections. To get hard copies, call the main EDD number (1-800-480-3287) early in the morning - like 8:01 AM sharp. Have your SSN and claim number ready. They can mail forms to you, usually takes about a week. Don't wait too long though - missing deadlines can mess up your payments!

One more tip - when you receive your card, activate it immediately and check your balance. Sometimes there can be a discrepancy between what shows as paid in your EDD SDI Online account and what's actually on the card. If there's a difference, you'll want to contact EDD SDI right away. The payment information in your SDI Online account should match what's loaded onto your card.

Just wanted to add - once you do get your card and set up direct deposit, you can also set up text or email alerts through the Bank of America EDD website to notify you when payments are deposited. This has been super helpful for me to know exactly when my money hits my account without having to constantly check. The alerts are free and you can customize what notifications you want to receive.

im on pregnancy disability and its totally different from regular disability just fyi. for pregnancy you DO have to submit forms every time even when its automatic for regular disability. the EDD website is super confusing about this!!! i almost lost a payment because i didnt realize this.

Congrats on getting your first payment! Just to add to what others have said - you're right that SDI is automatic once approved, but I'd recommend setting up text alerts through your SDI Online account if you haven't already. This way you'll get notified about any important updates or if they need additional documentation. Also, keep all your medical records and correspondence organized in case you need to reference anything later. With back injuries especially, recovery timelines can be unpredictable, so having everything documented will help if you need to extend your claim or if EDD has any questions down the line. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!