Hey Makayla! I'm also pretty new to this community but wanted to reach out because I just went through this exact same situation about 2 months ago. That "pending processing" anxiety is absolutely brutal - I remember checking my status multiple times a day and stressing about every upcoming bill! The really great news is that you're in an excellent position. Having your doctor submit the certification the very next day is honestly incredible - that's where SO many people get stuck for weeks or even months. You've already cleared the biggest potential bottleneck in the entire process. From my experience and what I've seen in this community, first-time claims with clean documentation typically take 8-12 business days to process. Mine took exactly 11 business days from filing to getting that amazing "paid" status notification, and the money was on my EDD debit card about 2 days later. Since you're only on day 5, you're still well within the normal processing window. A few things that really helped me survive the waiting period: - Set up email AND text notifications in your SDI Online account so you get instant alerts when anything changes - Try to limit status checking to once per day (easier said than done when rent is due, but constant refreshing just makes time feel slower!) - Remember that "pending processing" is actually good news - it means they have everything they need and you're just in their regular queue For the immediate rent stress, definitely consider reaching out to your landlord proactively to explain what's happening. Many are surprisingly understanding about disability benefit delays, especially when you can show them your pending claim documentation. You're honestly doing everything right so far! If you don't see any movement by day 12-14, that's when I'd recommend trying to call. The waiting is definitely the hardest part, but you're almost through it! Hang in there! 💙🤞

Hey Makayla! I'm also new to this community but wanted to jump in because I literally just went through this exact same process about 3 weeks ago. That "pending processing" anxiety is absolutely real - I was refreshing that page constantly and doing mental math about when each bill was due! The really good news is you're in a great position. Having your doctor submit the certification the next day is honestly amazing - that's usually where people get stuck for weeks or even months. You've already cleared the biggest hurdle! From my experience and what I've seen here, first-time claims with clean paperwork typically take 8-12 business days to process. Mine took exactly 10 business days from filing to getting that "paid" notification, then funds were on my EDD debit card 2 days later. Since you're on day 5, you're still well within the normal window. A few things that helped me stay sane: - Set up email AND text notifications in your SDI Online account so you get instant alerts - Try to check status only once per day (tough when stressed about money, but constant refreshing makes time crawl!) - Remember "pending processing" just means you're in their queue - it's actually a positive sign For the rent situation, definitely consider calling your landlord proactively to explain. Most are understanding about disability benefit delays when you show them your pending claim documentation. You're doing everything right! If no movement by day 12-14, that's when I'd start calling EDD. The waiting is the absolute worst part, but you're almost through it! 💙🤞

I'm in a very similar situation right now - had surgery in January and am scheduled to return to work next week but will need ongoing treatment appointments. Reading through all these experiences has been so helpful! It sounds like the key is getting the timing and documentation right. Based on what everyone has shared, I'm planning to: 1. Talk to my doctor this week about the DE 2525XX form before I go back to work 2. Make sure the form clearly states my treatment is a continuation of my original condition 3. Keep my SDI claim active rather than closing it when I return The conflicting experiences seem to really come down to whether you set this up proactively vs trying to reopen after already closing your claim. One question for those who've done this successfully - did you need to provide EDD with your treatment schedule in advance, or do you just certify for benefits after each appointment? I'm trying to figure out if I need to have my entire 3-month PT schedule mapped out before submitting the supplemental form or if I can handle it week by week. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this thread has been incredibly valuable for understanding the process!

I'm currently dealing with a similar situation after my ACL reconstruction in February. From what I've learned through this process and reading everyone's experiences here, you're definitely on the right track with pursuing intermittent benefits under your existing claim. A few additional tips that might help: 1. When your doctor fills out the DE 2525XX form, ask them to be very specific about the medical necessity. Mine wrote something like "Patient requires physical therapy 2-3x weekly for 12 weeks as essential post-surgical rehabilitation to prevent re-injury and restore full function" - the more medical detail, the better. 2. If possible, try to schedule your PT appointments consistently (like every Tuesday/Thursday) rather than randomly. This makes it easier for both your employer and EDD to process. 3. Keep copies of EVERYTHING - the supplemental form, appointment confirmations, any correspondence with EDD. I learned this the hard way when they asked for documentation I thought I'd already provided. The fact that you're planning this out before returning to work puts you in a much better position than trying to figure it out after the fact. Based on what everyone has shared, timing really seems to be the key factor in success vs denial. Good luck with your return to work and PT! Feel free to update us on how the process goes - it sounds like you're well-prepared to navigate this successfully.

I just went through this same situation a few months ago with my disability claim! The tax withholding checkbox is definitely there in the online application, but it's SO easy to miss - I think it appears on one of the middle screens and isn't very prominently displayed. What ended up working for us was a combination approach: I had my spouse increase his federal withholding at work by about $200 per month to cover my SDI payments, and I also set up automatic transfers to move 18% of each SDI payment into a separate "tax savings" account. That way we're covered even if his extra withholding isn't quite enough. One tip for anyone applying in the future - when you get to the online application, go through it REALLY slowly and read every single line. The tax withholding option is easy to skim past if you're rushing through the forms. I almost missed it on my second claim too! Also want to echo what others said about tracking your payments carefully - I keep a simple spreadsheet with the date and amount of each payment so I can double-check against the 1099-G when it comes.

I'm currently going through the SDI application process right now and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! After reading everyone's experiences, I made sure to go through the online application super slowly and carefully look for the tax withholding option. I'm happy to report that I found it! For anyone who might be applying soon, here's exactly where it appears: after you complete the employment information section, there's a screen that asks about tax withholding preferences. It's not super prominent - it's just a small checkbox that says something like "Withhold federal income tax from my benefit payments" with a brief explanation underneath. I almost missed it even though I was specifically looking for it! I definitely checked the box for federal withholding. Based on all the advice in this thread about people owing significant amounts at tax time, I didn't want to risk it. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helped me avoid what sounds like a pretty stressful situation! Hopefully this helps the next person who's about to apply.

I'm going through the same thing right now! Been stuck on this for two days. What's really helped me is trying to certify super early in the morning (like 5-6 AM) when fewer people are on the system. Also, make sure you're not using any browser extensions that might interfere - I had to disable my ad blocker to get it to work. If you're still having issues, document everything with screenshots so you have proof you tried to certify on time. The EDD system is notorious for these glitches but they usually honor your certification if you can show you made legitimate attempts. Good luck!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Been trying to certify since yesterday and keep getting kicked out of the system. It's so stressful when you're depending on these benefits. I tried calling this morning but gave up after being on hold for 2 hours. Thanks to everyone sharing their tips here - I'm going to try certifying at 5 AM tomorrow and also check the mobile app. It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one struggling with this system. Hopefully they get these glitches sorted out soon! 🤞

As someone who just joined this community after struggling with my own ID.me verification nightmare for my SDI claim, I have to say this thread is absolutely incredible! I've been battling this system for over a week after my knee replacement surgery, and finding this discussion has been such a relief. Hassan, thank you for sharing your journey and especially for coming back with your success update - it gives me so much hope! The combination of technical fixes (cache clearing, incognito mode, proper document lighting) and strategic approaches (the 8 AM calling strategy, Claimyr service, asking for SDI technical support specifically) that everyone has shared here is more comprehensive than anything I've found on official EDD resources. Reading through all the success stories and detailed troubleshooting tips has given me a clear action plan. It's frustrating that we need to become verification system experts just to access benefits we've earned, but seeing this community come together to help each other navigate these broken bureaucratic systems is truly inspiring. I'm going to try the technical solutions tonight and call that (800) 480-3287 number first thing tomorrow morning. This thread should definitely be pinned as a resource - you've all created something invaluable for anyone dealing with these verification issues!

This thread has been absolutely life-saving! I just joined this community after finding myself in the exact same ID.me verification nightmare while trying to file for SDI after a rotator cuff surgery. I've been stuck for 9 days and was honestly starting to lose hope until I discovered this incredible discussion. Hassan, thank you so much for not only asking the question that started this amazing resource, but for coming back to share your success story - that kind of follow-through is what real community support looks like! The comprehensive solutions everyone has shared here - from the technical fixes (clearing cache, incognito mode, proper lighting, using different networks) to the strategic approaches (calling (800) 480-3287 at 8 AM, Claimyr service, alternative verification through agents) - is more helpful than anything I've found on official EDD websites. Reading through all the success stories like Yara's experience with the alternative verification process has given me so much confidence. It's absolutely infuriating that we need to become tech support experts just to access benefits we've literally paid into through our paychecks, but seeing how this community rallies around each other to navigate these broken systems is truly inspiring. I'm going to start with the technical troubleshooting tonight and have that number ready for an 8 AM call tomorrow. This thread should honestly be featured as the official community resource for anyone dealing with EDD verification issues - you've all created something more valuable than any government guide!