Can I file for EDD SDI disability after being disqualified from unemployment benefits?

yeah u can still apply for SDI even if ur not with that employer anymore as long as u were employed and paid into SDI within the base period. the base period is like the 5-18 months before ur claim. totally different system from unemployment

You absolutely can file for SDI after being disqualified from unemployment. They're completely separate programs with different eligibility requirements. The key factors for SDI eligibility are: 1. You have a medical condition preventing you from doing your regular work 2. You were employed or actively looking for work when you became disabled 3. You paid into SDI during your base period (check your pay stubs for "CASDI" deductions) 4. You have lost wages due to your disability 5. You're under the care of a doctor who certifies your disability Just make sure your doctor clearly documents how your medical condition prevents you from working. The timing matters too - file your claim within 49 days of becoming disabled.

I was in a similar situation last year. Got denied for UI, but was approved for SDI because my doctor documented that my health conditions were the actual reason I couldn't work. There's a 7-day waiting period before benefits start, and then it took about 2-3 weeks for my first payment to arrive. Make sure you complete the application carefully - any mistakes can delay the process by weeks.

I TRIED CALLING EDD when I had questions about filing disability after unemployment and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get through!!! Spent DAYS trying and either got hung up on or sat on hold for hours only to get disconnected. So frustrating!!!!

My sister got denied unemployment but got SDI. Your employment status doesn't matter for SDI - it's about whether you're medically unable to work. You just need to have paid into the system at some point during your base period. Good luck!

Just be aware that there's a big difference between SDI and disability through Social Security (SSDI). EDD's State Disability Insurance (SDI) is short-term (up to 52 weeks) and easier to qualify for. Social Security Disability is long-term, much harder to get approved, and has stricter medical requirements. Sounds like you're on the right track with SDI since your doctor is supportive. Make sure you have your last employer's information ready when you apply.

One more thing - when you file for SDI, you'll need to provide the date you became disabled. This is important because it affects your base period calculation. If possible, have your doctor indicate that your disability started while you were still employed or within 7-14 days of leaving your job. This strengthens your case that you left work due to disability rather than quitting for other reasons.

i got denied 4 times for unemployment n then i tried disability 4 my back n got approved right away. its CRAZY how they treat people!!! the whole system is rigged but sometimes it works out

JUST FYI - my claim took SIX WEEKS to process last quarter because of their "new improved system" 🙄 so apply ASAP and be prepared to wait!!

To answer your question about applying online vs. paper: the online application through SDI Online is much faster. Create an account at edd.ca.gov if you don't already have one. The system will guide you through the process step by step. Your doctor will submit their portion electronically too if they're registered with EDD (most are). Paper applications can add weeks to processing time.