Friendly reminder to everyone: DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online status change. It'll save your butt if there's ever a dispute.

Hey Dallas! I just went through this same situation a couple months ago. My doctor was super slow with the medical certification too - turned out they were waiting for some additional test results. I called their office every other day (nicely but persistently) and finally got them to submit it. Once they did, my claim moved pretty quickly - about 2 weeks after that. The key thing is that your claim basically sits in limbo until they get that medical cert, so definitely stay on your doctor about it. You can also ask them to fax it directly to EDD instead of mailing it - that speeds things up. Don't stress too much about the processing time once everything's submitted though, they're actually pretty good about backdating to when your disability actually started. Good luck! 🤞

Hi Anumol! You may be eligible for CA SDI benefits using the Alternative Base Period (ABP) since you don't have earnings in the standard base period but will have recent W2 earnings and contributions. Here's what you need to know: **Eligibility Requirements:** - You need at least $300 in SDI contributions during the ABP (your most recent 4 completed quarters) - Since you started in July '25 and are due in Dec '25, you should meet the contribution requirement **How to Apply:** 1. You cannot file online initially for ABP - you'll need to call EDD at 1-800-480-3287 2. Request that they process your claim using the Alternative Base Period 3. They'll need to manually review your recent earnings and contributions 4. Have your pay stubs ready showing SDI deductions **Timeline:** - Apply 4 weeks before your due date or when you stop working due to pregnancy - ABP claims take longer to process since they require manual review **Important:** Make sure your doctor completes the medical certification form properly, as pregnancy claims require specific documentation about your disability period. Good luck with your claim and congratulations on your pregnancy!

Bruh, I feel u. been waiting 3 months now. this whole thing is wack af. stay strong tho, we gonna get through this 💪

Hey Connor, I've been through this exact same nightmare! Here's what finally worked for me: I called the disability determination services office directly (not the main EDD line) and explained my situation. They were able to see that my case had been sitting in a queue for weeks without being touched. The rep escalated it internally and I got a decision within 5 days. Also, double-check that you've submitted ALL the required medical documentation - sometimes one missing form can hold up everything. Don't give up, you've got this! 💪

any update??? did u get paid yet??

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been on SDI for 8 weeks and just got the recertification notice. Reading through all these comments is both helpful and terrifying - sounds like this delay is pretty normal but the stress is real when you're counting on that payment. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, especially @CosmicCruiser for the update that it worked out! Going to make sure my doctor's office has the right fax number on file before they send anything.

Thanks for all the help! I'll definitely gather all that documentation. Really appreciate everyone's advice here!

I'm so glad you found this community helpful! Your situation sounds really stressful, but it looks like you're on the right track now. Just wanted to add - when you do get through to EDD (whether through Claimyr or regular phone), make sure to ask them to put a note in your file about the OSDI/NY withholding situation. That way if there are any follow-up questions or delays, the next person you speak with will already have context. Also, don't forget to get your doctor's certification for the surgery recovery ASAP if you haven't already - that's usually the piece that takes the longest to get sorted out. Good luck with your claim! 🤞