EDD SDI claim stuck in limbo after signature mistake - no updates for 5 weeks!

I had a similar issue with a missing signature last year. Unfortunately, the paper forms they receive by mail can take 10-14 business days just to be scanned into their system, and that's before anyone actually reviews them. The best way to get help is to call right when they open at 8:00 AM. Keep calling even if you get a busy signal. I had to try about 30 times before I got through, but once I did, they were able to help resolve my issue in minutes.

have u tried the online message center?? somtimes they respond faster there than on phone. also did u check if the doctor actually submitted everything correctly? my doc said they did but turns out they never sent in the form!! wasted 3 weeks for nothing

I work in HR and deal with disability claims regularly. Here's what you should do: 1. Continue calling first thing in the morning, but also try calling between 4:00-4:45 PM as this is often when their queue is clearing out. 2. When you call, make sure you have the claim number, your husband's social security number, and the date the original claim was filed readily available. 3. In the meantime, contact your husband's employer to see if they offer any supplemental disability coverage that might provide emergency assistance while waiting for SDI. 4. The EDD does have an expedited processing option for financial hardship cases. When you do reach someone, specifically mention your financial situation (mortgage due, depleted savings) and ask if you qualify for expedited processing. The signature issue is unfortunately very common, but once they process the corrected form, they should backdate the payments to his eligibility date.

THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS BROKEN BY DESIGN!!!!! I waited 9 WEEKS for my claim last winter and nearly lost my apartment. They make it IMPOSSIBLE to reach anyone because they're UNDERSTAFFED and UNDERTRAINED. My neighbor works for the state (not EDD) and says they literally throw away mail sometimes when they get too backlogged!!! I'm still fighting an "overpayment" from 6 months ago that was THEIR mistake!!

Have you tried using Claimyr? It's a service that helps you get through to an EDD representative without spending hours redialing. I was skeptical at first, but I was desperate after trying for two weeks to reach someone about my denied claim. They got me connected to an actual EDD agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. Their website is claimyr.com - it basically saves you from the endless redial nightmare. The representative I reached was able to fix my issue immediately once I actually talked to them.

wait im confused... is this for state disability or unemployment? cuz they have different phone numbers and websites. my boyfriends on disabilty for his back injury and it only took like 10 days to get approved

One thing that might help is contacting your state assembly member or senator's office. They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with EDD issues. I was stuck in limbo for 6 weeks with my pregnancy disability claim last year, and my assembly member's office contacted EDD on my behalf. My claim was processed within 3 business days after their intervention. Most representatives have a form on their website specifically for constituent services. Just Google "[your city] state assembly member" to find yours. They can often work magic when regular channels fail.

Just a quick update - I checked with a colleague who handles complex disability cases. She mentioned that in cases with signature issues, sometimes the claim gets placed in a special queue for manual review. When you do reach someone, specifically ask if the claim is in the "ARTU" (Additional Review and Technical Unit) queue. If it is, request that they check if all documents have been received and processed. Sometimes claims get stuck there even after the corrected documents arrive.

UPDATE: We finally got through! Using the advice from this thread, we called at 8:00 AM sharp, and after 17 attempts, my husband got connected to a representative. Turns out they did receive our corrected form, but it was sitting in a backlog waiting to be processed. The rep expedited our claim due to financial hardship and said we should see movement within 2-3 business days! She also mentioned payments would be backdated to the end of the waiting period. Huge relief! Thank you all for your help and suggestions!

That's fantastic news! So glad you were able to get through and get some movement on your claim. It's such a relief when you finally reach someone who can actually help. The 17 attempts at 8 AM definitely paid off! Hopefully this gives others in similar situations some hope - persistence really does make a difference with EDD. Thanks for updating us on the outcome, and I hope those payments come through quickly for you both!

Congratulations on finally getting through! Your persistence really paid off. This is such a great example of why we shouldn't give up even when the system seems impossible to navigate. 17 attempts is a lot, but it's so much better than the 30+ that others have mentioned. Your story gives me hope for my own situation - I've been dealing with a similar paperwork issue for 3 weeks now. The tip about mentioning financial hardship for expedited processing is especially valuable. Thank you for taking the time to update us with the good news!

Wow, what an incredible success story! This gives me so much hope - I've been dealing with EDD for my own disability claim for over a month now. The fact that you got through after 17 attempts at 8 AM is actually encouraging compared to some of the horror stories I've heard. I'm definitely going to try the financial hardship expedite request when I finally reach someone. It's amazing how one conversation with the right person can completely turn things around after weeks of stress and uncertainty. Thank you for sharing all the details and for updating us with the positive outcome - it really helps to know that persistence can pay off with EDD!

As someone new to this community, I just want to say how encouraging it is to see PrinceJoe's success story! I'm currently dealing with my own EDD disability claim that's been stuck for 3 weeks due to a documentation issue, and reading through all the helpful advice in this thread has given me a roadmap to follow. The tip about calling at 8 AM and specifically mentioning financial hardship for expedited processing is invaluable - I had no idea these options existed. It's reassuring to know that even though the system is incredibly frustrating and time-consuming, persistence really can pay off. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and strategies. This community support means so much when dealing with such a stressful situation!

Just wanted to jump in as a newcomer to say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my own SDI claim that's been delayed due to missing documentation, and I've been feeling completely overwhelmed trying to navigate the EDD system. Reading through everyone's experiences and advice has been like finding a treasure trove of practical information that you just can't get anywhere else. PrinceJoe's success story gives me so much hope - the fact that 17 attempts at 8 AM actually worked is encouraging compared to some stories I've heard of people calling hundreds of times. I'm definitely going to try the financial hardship expedite request and the assembly member contact suggestion. It's amazing how this community provides more useful guidance than the official EDD website ever has. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and supporting each other through these stressful situations!

As someone brand new to this community and currently facing my own EDD SDI nightmare, I can't express how valuable this thread has been! I've been stuck for 4 weeks with my own claim due to a form issue, and I was starting to panic about my finances. PrinceJoe, your success story gives me so much hope - the fact that you finally got through after 17 attempts and got expedited processing is incredible! I had no idea about the financial hardship option or the 8 AM calling strategy. I've been calling randomly throughout the day and getting nowhere. The suggestion about contacting assembly members is brilliant too - I never would have thought of that. This community has provided more useful information in one thread than weeks of trying to navigate the official EDD resources. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating a support system for those of us dealing with this broken system. I'm going to start implementing these strategies tomorrow morning!

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how incredible this thread has been! I'm currently dealing with my own EDD SDI claim that's been delayed for 3 weeks due to missing paperwork, and I was feeling completely lost until I found this discussion. PrinceJoe, your success story is exactly what I needed to hear - it proves that persistence really does pay off even when the system seems impossible to navigate. The fact that you got through after 17 attempts at 8 AM and secured expedited processing gives me so much hope for my own situation. I had no idea about the financial hardship expedite option or the strategic timing for calls. I've been calling randomly throughout the day with no success, but now I have a real plan to follow. The suggestions about contacting assembly members and asking about the ARTU queue are invaluable tips that you just can't find on the official EDD website. This community has provided more practical guidance in one thread than weeks of trying to figure things out on my own. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive environment for those of us struggling with this broken system!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm absolutely amazed by how supportive and informative this thread has been! I just started my own EDD SDI claim process last week after a work injury, and I was already feeling overwhelmed by all the paperwork and requirements. Reading PrinceJoe's journey from complete desperation to finally getting through the system has given me so much hope and practical guidance. The 8 AM calling strategy, financial hardship expedite option, and assembly member contact suggestions are incredibly valuable tips that I never would have known about otherwise. I've bookmarked this entire thread as my reference guide in case I run into any issues with my claim. It's clear that this community provides more real-world, actionable advice than any official EDD resource ever could. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive environment - it really makes dealing with this bureaucratic maze feel less isolating. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly, but if not, I know exactly where to turn for help!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm incredibly grateful to have found this thread! I'm currently dealing with my own EDD SDI claim that's been pending for 2 weeks due to what they're calling "incomplete documentation," though I'm not sure exactly what's missing. Reading through PrinceJoe's journey from desperation to success has given me so much hope - the fact that you persevered through 5 weeks of uncertainty and finally got resolution is truly inspiring! The practical strategies shared here are invaluable: the 8 AM calling approach, mentioning financial hardship for expedited processing, contacting assembly members, and asking about the ARTU queue. I've been calling sporadically throughout the day with no luck, but now I have a real game plan to follow. It's amazing how this community provides more actionable guidance than the official EDD website ever has. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive space - it makes navigating this bureaucratic nightmare feel much less isolating. I'm implementing these strategies starting tomorrow morning!

As a newcomer to this community, I'm so grateful to have found this thread! I'm currently in week 3 of waiting for my EDD SDI claim to be processed after a back injury, and I was starting to feel completely overwhelmed by the system. PrinceJoe, your success story is exactly what I needed to read today - it gives me hope that persistence really does work, even when everything seems hopeless. The detailed strategies everyone has shared here are incredible: the 8 AM calling technique, requesting expedited processing for financial hardship, contacting assembly members, and asking about the ARTU queue. I had no idea any of these options existed! I've been calling at random times throughout the day with no success, but now I have a clear action plan to follow. It's amazing how this community provides more practical, real-world advice than any official EDD resource. The support and knowledge sharing here makes dealing with this bureaucratic maze feel so much less isolating. Thank you all for creating such a helpful space - I'm implementing these strategies first thing tomorrow morning!