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This whole thread is such a goldmine of information! I'm currently dealing with workers' comp but will likely transition to SDI soon, and seeing how the return-to-work process actually works is incredibly valuable. The fact that EDD calculates partial payments based on what you earn (not when you get paid) seems fair but definitely not obvious. Romeo, congrats on getting back to work after your surgery - that's a huge milestone! And thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially the detailed breakdown of the calculation process. It's posts like these that make this community so helpful for navigating the complexities of California's disability system.
Welcome to the community! You're absolutely right about this being a goldmine of information. I'm actually new here too and stumbled across this thread while researching similar questions about SDI. The transition from workers' comp to SDI can be tricky, so it's great that you're getting informed early. I've been reading through all the posts here and it's amazing how helpful everyone is with sharing real experiences and practical advice. The whole wage reporting vs. paycheck timing thing definitely would have confused me too! Hope your workers' comp situation resolves smoothly and that you don't need the SDI transition, but if you do, at least you'll be prepared. This community seems like a great resource for navigating all these systems.
This thread has been incredibly informative! I'm new to this community and currently on SDI for a shoulder injury. Reading through Romeo's situation and everyone's responses has really helped me understand how the return-to-work process works with SDI. The key takeaways about reporting wages earned (not when you receive payment) and getting partial benefits for your return day if wages are less than your daily benefit amount are so valuable. It's reassuring to see that EDD does handle these transitions fairly, even if the process isn't always intuitive. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and knowledge - this is exactly the kind of practical guidance that makes navigating disability benefits so much easier!
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I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! My workers comp disability claim is up for extension next month and reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying lol. It sounds like there's no standard process at all. @Luca Conti I'm so glad you were able to get through to someone and get clarity on your situation! The fact that they can switch between certification and automatic payments without really telling you is honestly ridiculous. @Javier Morales your spreadsheet idea is genius - I'm definitely going to set that up this weekend. I've been relying on the EDD website to keep track of my dates but clearly that's not reliable enough. One thing I'm curious about - has anyone had experience with extensions when your doctor is part of a large medical group vs an independent practice? I'm wondering if the way they submit paperwork affects processing times or certification requirements. My doctor is with Kaiser and they seem pretty experienced with disability claims, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. Also, for anyone reading this who's new to the process like @NeonNova - definitely start tracking everything from day one. I wish I had started documenting my interactions with EDD earlier because now I'm trying to piece together what happened when.
Hey @Ellie Simpson! I can't speak to Kaiser specifically, but I had a really good experience with my doctor who's part of a larger medical group. They had a dedicated disability coordinator who knew all the EDD forms and procedures inside and out. She actually called me before my extension deadline to remind me to schedule an appointment! From what I've heard, larger medical groups often have more experience with the EDD system and sometimes have staff whose job it is to handle disability paperwork properly. They're also more likely to use the online portal instead of paper forms, which seems to make the process smoother. That said, I'd still recommend being proactive and following up yourself. Even with good medical office support, the responsibility ultimately falls on you to make sure everything gets submitted on time. The spreadsheet tracking method @Javier Morales mentioned has been a lifesaver for staying organized! Good luck with your extension next month - hopefully it goes smoothly for you!
Reading through all these experiences really highlights how inconsistent EDD's process is! I went through something similar with my disability claim for carpal tunnel syndrome a few months ago. What I learned is that the key is staying in regular contact with your doctor's office. My physical therapist actually told me that when doctors submit extension paperwork, there's a specific section where they indicate whether the patient's condition requires ongoing monitoring (which usually means continued certification) or if it's a stable, ongoing condition (which often triggers automatic payments). The frustrating part is that EDD doesn't clearly communicate this distinction to claimants. I only found out because I asked my doctor's office directly what they had indicated on my extension forms. For anyone dealing with this - I'd recommend calling your doctor's office and asking them to clarify what they indicated regarding your functional capacity and treatment plan on the extension paperwork. That might give you a better sense of whether to expect certification requirements or automatic payments. @Luca Conti glad you got it resolved! The relief of finally getting clear information after all that uncertainty is huge.
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I'm new to this community and unfortunately dealing with a very similar situation! I certified for my SDI benefits 6 days ago and my payment history is completely empty except for my initial payment from March. It's so stressful not knowing what's happening, especially when you have bills coming due. This thread has been incredibly helpful though - I had no idea about checking the Forms section to verify my certification was received, or that payments sometimes hit your bank account before updating on the EDD website. Reading everyone's experiences really shows how inconsistent the EDD system can be with processing times. It's reassuring to know this seems to be a common issue lately, even though it doesn't make the financial anxiety any easier. Thank you to everyone sharing their stories and advice - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with these frustrating delays!
Welcome to the community @Nasira! I'm also pretty new here and going through almost the exact same timeline - certified 5 days ago and only seeing my March payment in the history. This thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding that these delays seem to be the new normal with EDD lately. The stress is so real when you're counting on these payments! I've already started checking my bank account daily based on what others mentioned here about payments sometimes appearing there first. It's crazy how unreliable their system seems to be, but at least we know we're not alone in this. Hopefully all of us recent certifiers will see some movement soon!
I'm new to this community and going through the exact same thing! Certified my SDI benefits 5 days ago and only seeing my first payment from March in the history. The anxiety is killing me because I have rent due next week and no idea if my payment is even processing. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so helpful - I had no clue about checking the Forms section or that payments can hit your bank before showing up on EDD's website. It's both reassuring and frustrating to see how common these delays seem to be lately. The inconsistency is wild - some people get paid in 5 days, others wait 3 weeks. Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories and tips, especially about that Claimyr service if we need to call EDD. Hoping all of us waiting get some good news soon!
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I went through this exact same nightmare a few weeks ago! What finally worked for me was going directly to my doctor's office with a printed copy of the original form submission confirmation email. Turns out the receipt number in their system was slightly different from what I had (missing a digit). The office manager was able to look it up in their portal and resubmit everything. Also, make sure your provider is using the correct upload portal - there are apparently multiple systems and some docs use the wrong one. Hope this saves you some headaches!
This is incredibly helpful! I never would have thought to check if there was a digit missing from the receipt number. Going to print out my confirmation email and head to my doctor's office tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your experience - it gives me hope that this can actually get resolved! 🙏
Wow, this is exactly the kind of detailed solution I was hoping for! The missing digit issue makes so much sense - I bet that's what's happening with mine too. I'm definitely going to take my confirmation email to my provider's office and have them double-check everything in their system. Really appreciate you taking the time to share what worked for you!
I'm dealing with something similar right now and it's so frustrating! My provider keeps saying they can't locate my form in their system even though I have the confirmation email. Reading through these responses, I think I'm going to try a combination approach - first check if there's a digit issue with my receipt number like Madison mentioned, then maybe try that calling service Sean suggested if the provider visit doesn't work out. Has anyone had success getting EDD to regenerate a receipt number if the original one is corrupted somehow?
I haven't had personal experience with getting EDD to regenerate a receipt number, but from what I've read in other threads here, they can do it if you can prove the original submission went through (like with your confirmation email). The key seems to be getting to the right person who actually knows how to do it - which is the hard part! I'd definitely start with checking for the digit issue first since that seems to be a common problem. If that doesn't work, you might need to escalate through their supervisor chain. Keep us posted on how it goes!
I actually had EDD regenerate my receipt number last year! It took about 3 weeks and multiple escalations, but they eventually issued a new one. The trick was having all my documentation ready - confirmation emails, provider contact info, dates of submission, etc. I also had to file a formal complaint through their online portal to get it moving. Once I got assigned to a case worker, things moved much faster. Definitely worth trying if the digit check doesn't pan out. The whole system is such a mess, but don't give up!
Zainab Omar
I'm going through something similar right now - had my hearing 4 weeks ago and still waiting! It's so nerve-wracking not knowing when the decision will come. From reading everyone's experiences here, it seems like anywhere from 4-8 weeks is pretty normal for 2025, which is somewhat reassuring but still frustrating when you're in the middle of it. I've been checking my UI Online account obsessively but nothing yet. The financial stress of waiting is probably the worst part - you can't really plan anything when you don't know if/when benefits will start. Hoping we both hear something soon! 🤞
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Steven Adams
•I totally feel your pain! The financial stress and uncertainty is the absolute worst part of this whole process. I've been checking my online account multiple times a day too - it's becoming obsessive at this point! At least from everyone's responses here it sounds like most people are getting decisions within 4-8 weeks, so hopefully we're both close to hearing something. The waiting game is brutal but we'll get through this! 🤞 Keep me posted if you hear anything!
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Margot Quinn
I'm new to this community but unfortunately not new to EDD appeal delays. I had my hearing 2 weeks ago and already feeling anxious about the wait! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and concerning - it seems like the timeframes are all over the place. My case is also a voluntary quit vs misconduct situation, so based on what @AstroAdventurer mentioned about complex cases taking longer, I'm preparing myself for at least 6-8 weeks. Andre, I hope you hear something soon! 3+ weeks feels like an eternity when you're waiting for such an important decision. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and timelines - it really helps to know what to expect even if the ranges are so wide. This whole process is incredibly stressful but at least we're not going through it alone!
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Layla Mendes
•Welcome to the community, Margot! It's unfortunate we're all here dealing with these appeal delays, but you're absolutely right that it helps to know we're not alone in this frustrating process. The wide range of timelines everyone has shared is both comforting and anxiety-inducing - at least we know there's hope for quicker decisions, but also need to mentally prepare for potentially longer waits. Since you just had your hearing 2 weeks ago, you're still early in the process, but I totally understand the anxiety starting already. The voluntary quit vs misconduct cases do seem to take more time based on what others have shared. Hoping both of us hear something in the coming weeks! This community has been really helpful for managing expectations.
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