EDD SDI claim stuck in 'pending processing' for 3+ weeks - typical approval timeframe?

took like 5 weeks for mine to get approved last month. system is super backed up right now

The standard processing time for EDD SDI claims is typically 2-3 weeks, but it's not unusual for it to take 4-6 weeks during busy periods. A few things that might help: 1. Make sure your medical certification is properly submitted (sounds like it is) 2. Check if there are any "Items Required" showing in your SDI Online account 3. Ensure your identity verification is complete If everything looks good on your end, you might need to call EDD to check if there's a specific issue with your claim. They may need additional information that isn't showing up in your online portal.

I waited 7 weeks for my pregnancy disability claim to process back in January!!! The waiting is BRUTAL especially when bills are due. They really need to fix their system because people like us cant afford to wait this long!!!

Have you tried calling the EDD SDI phone number? Sometimes there are small issues they need to clear up that aren't visible on your online account. I had this happen with my claim - it was stuck in pending for weeks because they needed additional verification from my doctor that wasn't showing up anywhere in my online portal.

mine took 4 weeks and then they denied it cause my doctor filled out something wrong lol. had to get him to resubmit and wait another 2 weeks. check ur documents section online to see if they sent u a message maybe???

By the way, when your claim is finally approved, they will backpay you from the 8th day of your disability (after the 7-day waiting period). So even though the approval process is taking a while, you won't lose any eligible benefits - they'll pay from February 19th (assuming your disability started February 11th as you mentioned). It's still stressful waiting for that first payment though. If you're having serious financial hardship, you might want to mention that when you call - occasionally they can expedite processing in urgent situations.

did u check to make sure ur claim isn't missing anything??? sometimes they dont tell u when something is missing and just let it sit there!!! check ur doctor certification date and make sure it matches ur disability start date!!!

Three weeks is unfortunately within the normal processing time these days, especially if there are any minor discrepancies they need to investigate. Here's what I recommend: 1. Call EDD at 1-800-480-3287 first thing in the morning (8:00 AM) 2. When prompted by the automated system, select the option for claim status 3. If you can't get through, try again around 4:00 PM when call volume sometimes decreases 4. Check your SDI Online account daily for any updates or document requests In my experience working with many claimants, most claims that are delayed beyond 3 weeks have some minor issue that needs resolving, but it's not always visible to you online. A phone call can often identify and resolve these issues quickly.

Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to try calling them tomorrow morning right when they open. If I can't get through, I might try that Claimyr service since I really need to figure out what's going on. I'll update here if I learn anything useful that might help others in the same situation.