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I went through something similar last year! EDD initially assigned me a doctor 95 miles away for my disability evaluation. What saved me was getting my treating physician to write a detailed letter explaining how the long drive would worsen my condition and potentially cause a flare-up. I also researched the specific EDD regulations and found that they're required to make reasonable accommodations under disability laws. When I called (early morning around 8 AM worked best), I calmly explained my situation and referenced both the medical documentation and their legal obligation to accommodate. It took persistence - about 4 calls total - but they eventually found me a doctor only 15 miles away. Don't let them bully you into that ridiculous drive. You have rights, and they absolutely can find closer alternatives if you advocate for yourself properly!
This is such a relief to read! I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now and your success story gives me so much hope. I love how you mentioned researching the actual EDD regulations - that's really smart. I'm going to ask my doctor for a detailed letter about how the 110-mile drive would worsen my back pain, and I'll definitely use your approach about referencing their legal obligations. Four calls seems totally doable if it means getting a reasonable accommodation. Thank you for sharing the specifics of what worked - this community is amazing!
I'm dealing with this exact issue right now too! EDD assigned me a doctor 130 miles away and I have fibromyalgia that makes long car rides unbearable. Reading everyone's advice here has been so helpful - especially the tips about getting a detailed letter from your doctor and mentioning ADA accommodations. I had no idea we could push back on this! Going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning with all these strategies. It's so frustrating that we have to fight this hard just to get basic reasonable accommodations, but at least now I know it's possible. Thanks to everyone who shared their success stories - you're giving me hope that I can get this sorted out too!
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That's such great news that you finally got through and got some clarity! The fact that they miscategorized it as standard disability instead of pregnancy disability explains everything - those are totally different systems with different requirements. It's ridiculous that this kind of mix-up is "common" but at least now you know what happened. Definitely still file that appeal like the rep suggested, even if they're trying to fix it administratively. I learned the hard way that EDD's left hand doesn't always know what the right hand is doing, so having the appeal as backup protection is smart. Hope your doctor can get that pregnancy-specific certification submitted quickly and this all gets resolved soon. You shouldn't have to deal with this stress while caring for a newborn!
Wow, what a relief that you figured out what was wrong! The miscategorization issue explains so much - no wonder the system was giving you trouble. It's frustrating that this kind of mix-up happens regularly, but I'm glad you persisted and got answers. Smart move on filing the appeal anyway as backup. With EDD, it's always better to have multiple safety nets in place. Wishing you a smooth resolution and hoping you can finally focus on your new baby without this added stress hanging over you!
Congratulations on finally getting through and figuring out what went wrong! The miscategorization between standard disability and pregnancy disability is such a frustrating but apparently common issue. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where my maternity leave claim got mixed up in their system. Your advice about filing the appeal as backup protection is really smart - I've heard too many stories about EDD's administrative "fixes" getting lost in the shuffle. Better to have that formal appeal on record just in case. Thanks for updating us on your progress! It gives me hope that persistence really does pay off with EDD, even though it shouldn't be this hard. Hope everything gets resolved quickly so you can enjoy your time with your new baby without this stress!
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Welcome to everyone who's new to the community and dealing with this frustrating SDI certification issue! As another newcomer here, I wanted to share that I'm going through the exact same problem - approved for disability benefits in late January after a rotator cuff surgery, got my first payment, but it's been almost a month with no continuation forms. Reading through this entire thread has been such a relief! I was honestly starting to panic, wondering if I'd somehow invalidated my claim or missed a crucial deadline. The detailed experiences everyone has shared, especially about the "system flag" problem affecting early 2025 claims, has given me so much clarity and confidence. Before finding this discussion, I was just randomly calling EDD throughout the day with no strategy and getting nowhere. Now I have a concrete action plan: call at exactly 8:00 AM, ask specifically about "system flags" or "automation holds," and persist until I get a representative who can actually fix the issue. It's incredibly frustrating that we have to become experts in troubleshooting EDD's broken systems just to access benefits we've rightfully earned, but knowing this is a widespread technical problem (not user error) and that so many people have successfully resolved it gives me hope. Thank you all for creating such a supportive space where newcomers can get real, practical advice instead of just generic "keep calling" responses. This community is exactly what people dealing with these complex bureaucratic issues need!
Welcome to the community, Dallas! I'm also brand new here and dealing with my first SDI claim (recovering from gallbladder surgery). Your experience mirrors mine almost exactly - approved in late January, got that first payment, and then complete radio silence for weeks. I was getting so anxious thinking I'd somehow messed something up! Reading through this thread has been such a game-changer. Before finding this discussion, I was just calling EDD randomly throughout the day and getting those frustrating "call volume too high" messages. Now I understand this "system flag" issue is practically an epidemic with early 2025 claims, which explains so much. Having a real strategy - the 8:00 AM sharp calling approach and knowing to specifically ask about system flags - makes me feel like I actually have some control over this situation instead of just helplessly waiting. It's maddening that we have to become EDD troubleshooting experts just to get our own money, but this community has been incredible for turning panic into actionable steps. Thank you for sharing your story - it really helps knowing other newcomers are in this exact same boat and that there's a proven path forward!
As someone completely new to both this community and the SDI process, I can't express how valuable this entire discussion has been! I'm currently in week 4 of waiting for certification forms after my initial payment for a disc replacement recovery, and I was honestly starting to think I'd somehow broken my own claim. Reading about this "system flag" issue affecting so many early 2025 claims has been both eye-opening and reassuring - it explains why my SDI Online account keeps saying "complete the Continued Claim Certification form" while never actually providing one to complete! The specific strategies shared here (8:00 AM calling, asking about automation holds, documenting everything) give me a real action plan instead of just desperately redialing the same number all day. It's incredibly frustrating that accessing our own disability benefits requires becoming amateur EDD system administrators, but having this supportive community where people share actual solutions makes all the difference. Thank you all for creating a space where newcomers can get practical guidance from people who've successfully navigated these bureaucratic nightmares. Posts like Ryder's update showing the successful resolution give me hope that persistence will eventually pay off!
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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what worked! I followed the advice about creating a completely new email address and contacting ID.me specifically about a "merged identity verification" issue. The ID.me rep had to escalate to their specialized team, but they unlinked my driver's license from the old account. Then I used Claimyr to get through to an EDD specialist who was able to link my new ID.me account to my disability claim. The whole process took about 5 days but IT WORKED! All my back payments just hit my account this morning. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
Wow, this is exactly what I needed to see! I've been dealing with the same ID.me verification nightmare for my workers' comp disability claim and was starting to panic. Your detailed breakdown of the solution is incredibly helpful - especially the tip about using the specific phrase "merged identity verification" when calling ID.me. I had no idea that terminology mattered so much! I'm going to follow your exact steps: new email address, call ID.me with the right language, then use Claimyr to get to an actual EDD specialist. Thank you for taking the time to come back and share what actually worked - you're probably saving so many people from weeks of frustration and financial stress!
This is such a lifesaver! I'm dealing with the exact same verification loop issue right now with my SDI claim after a back injury. Been going in circles between EDD and ID.me for almost 2 weeks now. Your step-by-step solution is exactly what I needed - especially the part about using the specific phrase "merged identity verification" when calling ID.me. I had no idea that the terminology mattered so much! Going to start with creating a new email address tomorrow and then follow your exact process. It's crazy that we have to become tech support experts just to get our own disability benefits, but at least now I know there's a proven way through this nightmare. Thank you so much for coming back to share what actually worked!
I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now with my disability claim after a car accident! Been stuck in the ID.me verification loop for over 2 weeks and it's absolutely maddening. Reading through all these responses gives me hope that there's actually a way out of this mess. @Mateo Warren your detailed update about what finally worked is a godsend - I'm going to follow your exact steps starting tomorrow. The tip about using "merged identity verification" terminology with ID.me seems crucial. It's insane that we have to become system experts just to access benefits we've already earned, but at least now I have a proven roadmap to follow. Has anyone else tried the Claimyr service? I'm a bit hesitant to pay for something that should be free, but if it actually gets me to someone who can fix this mess, it might be worth it. My medical leave ends in 3 weeks and I'm getting desperate!
Nia Thompson
This is such a stressful situation, and I'm so sorry you're dealing with this right before is due! I've been following this community for a while and just wanted to share what worked for me in a similar situation. Beyond all the great advice already given, I'd suggest trying to access your through 's mobile app if you haven't already - sometimes forms appear there when they don't show up on the website. Also, if you have any local disability rights organizations in your area, they often have direct contacts at who can help expedite missing forms. I called the Coalition for Disability Rights in my county and they were able to get my missing released within hours. Another thing that helped me was emailing a copy of my notice to along with my inquiry - it seemed to add urgency to my case. The fact that your status changed overnight from automatic to needing a definitely sounds like a system error on their end. Keep pushing and don't let them make you feel like this delay is your responsibility. You've got this, and hopefully this gets resolved quickly!
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GalacticGuru
•This is such great advice, Nia! I'm completely new to this community but stumbled across this thread while searching for help with my own issues. @9efb71, I wanted to add one more thing that might help - if you're still unable to access the DE 2593 online, you can actually request it be faxed to you directly. When you call the disability line, ask them to fax the to a local library, FedEx Office, or anywhere with a fax machine if you don't have one at home. Sometimes this is faster than waiting for the system to work properly. Also, the mobile app suggestion is brilliant - I've noticed 's systems don't always sync properly between desktop and mobile, so it's definitely worth checking both. The disability rights organization tip is gold too - I had no idea those resources existed. It's incredible how many hoops people have to jump through just to get the benefits they're entitled to. Really hoping you get this sorted out before Friday! This community seems amazing for support and practical solutions.
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Omar Zaki
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stress, especially with due so soon! This is unfortunately a really common issue with 's system. Here are a few things that have helped me and others in similar situations: First, try calling the disability line at 1-800-480-3287 right at 8:00 AM - the wait times are usually much shorter first thing in the morning. When you get through, ask them to manually check if your DE 2593 is stuck in "pending upload" status - sometimes they can push it through to your immediately. Also, try logging out completely, clearing your browser cache, and logging back in - I've seen missing forms suddenly appear after doing this. If you have a smartphone, try accessing your through the mobile browser too, as sometimes forms show up on mobile that aren't visible on desktop. In the meantime, definitely contact your landlord to explain the situation - most understand that delays aren't your fault, especially if you show them screenshots proving the isn't available online. You might also want to reach out to 211 for emergency assistance resources while this gets sorted out. The fact that it switched from "automatic payments" to needing a overnight definitely sounds like a system glitch, so document everything with timestamps and screenshots. Hang in there - this community is rooting for you!
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Zara Shah
•This is really comprehensive advice, Omar! I'm brand new to this community but found this thread while desperately searching for help with my own similar situation. @9efb71, I wanted to add that if you're still having trouble after trying all these suggestions, you might also want to check if there are any local legal aid organizations in your area that specialize in benefits issues - they often have established relationships with staff and can sometimes get forms released or issues expedited more quickly than individual calls. Also, when you do get through to EDD, ask them to put a note in your file about the system showing "automatic payments" one day and then requiring a the next - this creates a paper trail that could help if there are any future processing delays or penalties. The stress of dealing with housing insecurity because of government system failures is just awful, but it sounds like you're doing everything right by documenting and reaching out for help. This community seems incredibly supportive and knowledgeable!
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