I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! My payment has been stuck on pending for over a week and it's causing so much stress. I've been reading through all these comments and it sounds like this is unfortunately really common. I'm going to try calling first thing in the morning when they open like someone suggested, and maybe also reach out to my assembly member's office. It's frustrating that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get the support we're entitled to. Hang in there @Aisha Jackson - hopefully we'll both get our payments sorted out soon! 🤞

I've been in a similar situation and what finally worked for me was a combination of approaches. First, I kept detailed records of every certification and when payments should have been processed. Then I called my local assembly member's office - they actually have staff specifically trained to help with EDD issues and can sometimes get things moving faster than calling EDD directly. While waiting for that to work, I also tried the early morning calling strategy (around 8:01 AM right when they open) and got through after about 45 minutes on hold. The rep was able to see that my claim had some kind of flag that needed manual review, which explained the delay. Don't give up - it's frustrating but these issues usually do get resolved eventually. Document everything and try multiple approaches at once!

Oh my goodness, I'm going through the EXACT same thing right now at 32 weeks! I've been banging my head against this stupid website for two days trying to file my pregnancy disability claim. That "Last day worked is required" error is driving me absolutely insane - like, I can SEE that I entered the date, why won't it accept it?! Reading through all these responses has been such a relief. I had no idea about the future date validation issue, but that explains everything! I was trying to enter next Friday as my last day worked (since I'm filing in advance like you're supposed to) and the system just keeps rejecting it. I'm definitely going to try the manual date entry with yesterday's date trick that everyone's suggesting. It's so ridiculous that we have to game the system like this when we're already dealing with pregnancy symptoms and trying to plan for maternity leave, but at least there are workarounds! Thank you for posting this - I was starting to think I was losing my mind or doing something wrong. Knowing that other pregnant mamas have dealt with this exact glitch and found solutions makes me feel so much less alone in this bureaucratic nightmare. The EDD really needs to get their act together!

I'm currently 28 weeks and planning to file my pregnancy disability claim in the next couple weeks, so this thread is absolutely invaluable! Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and workarounds - I'm bookmarking this immediately. The future date validation issue is such a frustrating design flaw. It's like the EDD system wasn't built with the reality in mind that pregnant women need to plan ahead and file before their actual last day of work. The fact that we all have to use workarounds and tricks just to access benefits we're entitled to is honestly infuriating. I'm definitely going to use the manual date entry method with yesterday's date when I file, and I'll make sure to document everything for when I call to update the correct date later. The tip about asking them to add a note to the file about the website error is brilliant - that kind of documentation could prevent headaches down the road. It's both reassuring and depressing to see how many of us have dealt with these exact same technical glitches. We shouldn't have to crowdsource solutions to basic government website functionality, but I'm so grateful this community exists to help each other navigate these broken systems. Pregnancy is stressful enough without adding EDD bureaucracy nightmares on top of it! Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions. You're all lifesavers! 💕

I'm currently going through the same waiting period after my SDI approval last week. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it's reassuring to see that most people receive their cards within that 7-10 business day window. I especially appreciate the tips about the plain envelope (would have definitely tossed that as junk mail!) and being able to check the BofA EDD website for card status. The financial stress while waiting is real, but it sounds like the system generally works as advertised. Thanks for starting this thread Evan - it's exactly the kind of real-world timeline info that's hard to find elsewhere!

I'm in the exact same situation right now! My SDI claim was approved on Wednesday and I've been refreshing my mailbox constantly since then. This thread has been so reassuring - it's crazy how much better real people's experiences are compared to just seeing "7-10 business days" on the official websites. I had no idea about the plain envelope thing, so thank you everyone for that heads up! I would have 100% thrown that away thinking it was spam mail. I'm going to try creating that BofA EDD account tomorrow to see if there's any card status info. The waiting is definitely the hardest part, especially when you're already dealing with the stress of being unable to work. Really grateful for this community sharing their timelines - makes me feel way less alone in this process!

I'm so grateful I found this thread! I'm at about 10 months on SDI for severe depression and anxiety that developed after a series of traumatic events, and my psychiatrist says I'll need at least another 6 months of intensive treatment before I can even consider part-time work. I had absolutely no clue about the 52-week maximum or that there could be months without any income while waiting for SSDI. Reading everyone's experiences here has been both incredibly helpful and honestly terrifying. The idea of potentially losing all income while still unable to work is giving me panic attacks, which obviously doesn't help my mental health recovery. I'm definitely going to start my SSDI application immediately based on all the advice here. One thing I'm worried about is how to document mental health disabilities for SSDI since it's not as visible as physical injuries. Has anyone here successfully navigated SSDI with primarily mental health conditions? I keep detailed mood tracking and have regular therapy notes, but I'm not sure if that's sufficient documentation for SSDI compared to things like X-rays or lab results. Thank you everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - it's awful that we have to become experts in disability law while dealing with serious health conditions, but this community support is absolutely invaluable. I'm saving this entire thread as my action plan!

I'm approaching my SDI limit as well and this entire discussion has been absolutely eye-opening. I've been on benefits for about 9 months due to complications from diabetes that have caused severe neuropathy and vision problems, and my endocrinologist says I'll need at least another 4-6 months before we can assess if I can handle any type of work safely. Like so many others here, I had zero idea about the 52-week hard cutoff or the potential months-long gap before SSDI kicks in. The thought of losing income while still unable to work is honestly panic-inducing, especially since my medical expenses are already overwhelming. Based on everyone's advice, I'm going to immediately start my SSDI application and schedule appointments with both my endocrinologist and ophthalmologist to discuss the documentation requirements. The diabetes complications affect so many daily functions - walking stability, fine motor skills, reading ability, driving - so I'll make sure they document all these functional limitations rather than just the medical diagnosis. I'm also going to start that symptom journal everyone mentioned, tracking daily pain levels, vision changes, balance issues, and how they impact basic activities. Thank you all for sharing such detailed experiences - it's unfortunate we have to navigate these complex systems while managing serious health conditions, but this community support is making all the difference in helping me prepare properly.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this! The Real ID sync issue seems to be a widespread problem - I'm actually going through something similar myself where my EDD account pulled old information. Reading through all the advice here, it looks like there are a few solid approaches: calling the Identity Verification unit directly (that 1-866-362-8817 number @dd1b8aa2a47e shared sounds promising!), submitting the DE 1326C form with your marriage certificate, and doing the dual fax/mail approach to make sure nothing gets lost. The fact that so many people have successfully resolved this gives me hope! It's frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops, but at least there's a clear path forward. Definitely keep us updated on what works for you - this thread is becoming such a valuable resource for anyone dealing with name change issues at EDD! 🙏

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar name mismatch issue where my EDD account is showing outdated info from an old DMV record. @dd1b8aa2a47e that Identity Verification unit number (1-866-362-8817) is exactly what I needed - thank you! And @8481cac4f8b0 @69e3c4673594 the detailed step-by-step advice about the DE 1326C form and dual fax/mail approach is so valuable. It's reassuring to see that so many people have successfully navigated this frustrating process. I'm going to start gathering my marriage certificate and old documents under my maiden name, then try calling that direct line first. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - this community is amazing! Will definitely update with my progress 🙏