EDD Disability Claim: Part A Received, Medical Cert Pending - What Now?

Ugh, been there done that. The waiting game with EDD is the worst! 🙄 Have you tried calling them? Sometimes that's the only way to get a real update.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your online account daily for updates 2. If no movement after a week, start calling 3. Be prepared with all your info - claim number, dates, doctor info, etc. 4. Ask specifically about the status of your medical certification 5. If they say it's still processing, ask for an estimated timeline 6. Get the name of who you spoke to and a reference number for the call Stay on top of it and don't let them forget about you! Good luck!

have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails end up there and u miss important updates

I'm in the exact same boat rn. Part A received, medical cert pending. Been like this for 3 weeks. This system is so broken 😩

Quick question - did your doctor submit the medical certification electronically or by mail? Electronic is usually faster.

Unpopular opinion: sometimes it's worth hiring a disability lawyer. Yeah, they take a cut, but they know how to navigate the system and can speed things up.

Anyone else notice that EDD seems to move slower during certain times of the year? Like around holidays or end of fiscal year? Might explain the delay

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling some of the other EDD numbers (like the employer line) and ask to be transferred. Sometimes works like a charm 😉

yall ever think about how much time and money is wasted just trying to get basic info from a government agency? its wild