EDD SDI Continued Claim form stuck until day before deadline - will payment be delayed?

Don't panic! This is completely normal with EDD SDI continued claims. The system won't let you certify until the end of your certification period (1/12), but they give you a day after that (1/13) as the deadline. As long as you certify on 1/12, your payment should still process on 1/14 as scheduled. The turnaround is usually 24-48 hours once you submit the continued claim form.

i had the exact same problem last month, certified on the EARLIEST day they let me and still got paid on time. EDD is weird like that they dont let u submit early even tho it would make more sense?? but yea ur fine

The real problem isn't even this timing issue - it's that EDD's whole system is DESIGNED to be confusing and make people miss deadlines!!! I missed ONE certification deadline by ONE DAY last year and they made me reapply for everything and I lost almost 3 weeks of payments. The whole system is rigged to deny benefits any way they can.

Regarding your extension question - make sure your doctor submits form DE 2525XX at least 5-7 days before your claim expires (so ideally by 1/11 or 1/12). Extensions can take 7-10 business days to process, and there's often a gap in payments while the extension is being reviewed. I recommend calling EDD directly to check on the status of your extension after your doctor submits it. I've had great success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual EDD representative quickly instead of being on hold forever. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. This is especially helpful for time-sensitive extension issues to avoid payment gaps.

wait are we talking about SDI or PFL? because for PFL the rules are totally different i think? i got so confused with all this when i was on maternity leave lol

Just to add my two cents - I've been on SDI twice in the past three years and this timing with the continued claim forms always stressed me out too! But as long as you certify on the first available day, payments have always processed on schedule for me. For your extension, since your doctor already submitted on 1/5, you should be fine. The one thing I'd recommend is checking your SDI Online account daily starting around 1/15 to make sure the extension was properly processed. If you don't see the claim dates extended by 1/16, definitely call EDD to check on it.

I had this same issue back in November. Couldn't certify until the day before the deadline. So frustrating! But my payment actually came a day EARLIER than the scheduled date! EDD is so inconsistent. Sometimes they're super fast and sometimes they take forever. Good luck!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what happened. I certified on 1/12 as soon as the system let me, and my payment did process on 1/14 as scheduled! My extension was also approved without any issues. Thanks for all the helpful advice - it really reduced my stress during an already difficult time.

So glad to see this update! I'm currently in a similar situation with my SDI continued claim form and was getting really anxious about the timing. Your experience gives me hope that everything will work out smoothly. It's really frustrating how the EDD system creates so much unnecessary stress with these tight deadlines, but it sounds like as long as we follow the process, things generally work out. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive outcome - it really helps other people in the community who are going through the same thing!

I'm so relieved to read your update! I'm actually dealing with this exact same situation right now - my continued claim form becomes available tomorrow (the day before the deadline) and I've been losing sleep over whether my payment will be delayed. Your experience proves that the system does work as intended, even though the timing feels way too stressful. It's really thoughtful of you to come back and share the positive outcome - it helps so much to know that others have successfully navigated this process. EDD definitely needs to do a better job explaining how this timeline works to reduce the anxiety for people who are already dealing with health issues!

This is such a helpful thread! I'm a newcomer to SDI and was completely confused about why my continued claim form wasn't available until the day before the deadline. Reading through everyone's experiences really puts my mind at ease. It's clear that this timing is normal, even though it feels stressful when you're dealing with it for the first time. @Kristian Bishop thank you for sharing your positive update - it's exactly what I needed to hear as someone going through this process right now. The community support here is amazing!

As someone who just went through my first SDI extension process, I wanted to add that the timing really is nerve-wracking but it does work out! I was in a similar situation last month - couldn't certify until the day before the deadline and was panicking about my rent payment. Everything processed exactly on schedule though. One thing I learned is to screenshot your certification confirmation page right after you submit, just for your own peace of mind. The EDD system can be glitchy with showing status updates, but having that confirmation screenshot helped me feel more confident that everything went through properly. Really glad to see your positive update @Kristian Bishop - it's so helpful when people share their successful outcomes!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently dealing with my first SDI continued claim and was really stressed about the timing. My form doesn't become available until tomorrow (the day before the deadline) and I was convinced something was wrong with my account. Reading everyone's experiences, especially @Kristian Bishop's positive update, has really put my mind at ease. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't explain this process better - when you're already dealing with health issues, the added anxiety about payment timing is the last thing you need. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice. I'm definitely going to take @Alana Willis's suggestion about screenshotting the confirmation page once I submit tomorrow!

I'm so grateful for this thread! As someone who just started my SDI claim last week, I had no idea about this timing with continued claim forms and was getting really worried when I saw the same situation developing with my upcoming certification. Reading through everyone's experiences, especially @Kristian Bishop's update that everything worked out perfectly, has been such a huge relief. It's really reassuring to see that multiple people have gone through this exact same scenario and had their payments process on time. I wish EDD would just add a simple explanation on their website saying something like "Your continued claim form will become available one day before the deadline - this is normal timing" because it would save so many people from unnecessary stress. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice - this community is invaluable for navigating the confusing EDD system!

This entire thread has been such a godsend! I'm currently in week 3 of my first SDI claim and was absolutely panicking when I realized my continued claim form wouldn't be available until literally the day before the deadline. I kept checking the portal multiple times a day thinking there was a glitch or that I had somehow messed up my account. Reading everyone's experiences here, especially @Kristian Bishop's successful outcome, has been incredibly reassuring. It's amazing how EDD manages to create so much unnecessary stress during what's already a difficult time dealing with a disability. The fact that this timing confusion is so common really highlights how poorly EDD communicates their processes. I'm definitely going to follow @Alana Willis's advice about taking a screenshot of my certification confirmation when I submit tomorrow. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - knowing that others have successfully navigated this exact situation makes me feel so much more confident about the process!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm completely new to SDI and was having a total meltdown when my continued claim form wasn't showing up until today - literally one day before the deadline. I kept thinking I had done something wrong or that there was a system error. Reading through everyone's experiences, especially @Kristian Bishop's update that everything processed perfectly on schedule, has been such a huge relief. It's honestly infuriating that EDD doesn't explain this timing anywhere - when you're already stressed about your health and finances, the last thing you need is wondering if you're about to miss a crucial deadline. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and advice. I'm definitely taking screenshots when I submit later today, and it's so comforting to know that this community exists to help navigate EDD's confusing processes!

This thread has been incredibly helpful for someone like me who's just starting their SDI journey! I'm currently waiting for my first continued claim form to become available and was getting really anxious about the tight timing after reading about it online. Seeing @Kristian Bishop's positive update and all the reassuring experiences shared here has really put my mind at ease. It's amazing how much stress EDD creates with their poor communication - when you're already dealing with a disability, the last thing you need is wondering if you're going to miss payments due to confusing deadlines. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences and advice. It's clear that this community is such a valuable resource for navigating EDD's complicated system. I'm definitely going to bookmark this thread for reference when my form becomes available!

As someone who's been through the SDI process multiple times over the past few years, I want to echo what everyone else has said - this timing is completely normal and nothing to panic about! I know it feels really stressful when you're new to the system and the form doesn't appear until the very last day, but EDD has always processed my payments on schedule when I certify on that first available day. What I've learned is that the certification period has to fully complete before you can certify for it, which is why there's that one-day window between when the form becomes available and the deadline. It's just poor design that they don't explain this anywhere on their website. For anyone still waiting for their form to become available - take a deep breath, certify as soon as the system lets you, and your payment should process normally. And definitely follow the great advice about taking screenshots of your confirmation page - it really helps with peace of mind when dealing with EDD's sometimes unreliable website updates. This community has been such a lifeline for navigating all of EDD's confusing processes!