EDD SDI claim stuck on 'waiting period' for 2+ weeks - should I be concerned?

mine said waiting period for like 10 days then changed to processing then i got paid like 3 days later dont worry yet

The system is actually working as designed, but it's confusing. The "waiting period" status doesn't always update properly even after the 7-day waiting period has passed. Your claim is likely being processed, but the status display hasn't caught up. If your doctor submitted the certification on the same day you applied (February 15th), and assuming there were no issues with the documentation, you should start seeing payments soon. A few things to check: 1. Verify the certification form (DE 2501) was completed correctly and fully by your doctor 2. Check that your last day worked matches what your employer reported 3. Make sure you don't have overlapping claims (like UI and SDI) It's normal to see some delay after the waiting period, especially during busy times, but two weeks is getting long. If it goes past three weeks total, you'll definitely want to talk to an agent.

MINE WAS STUCK FOR THREE WEEKS!!!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN right now. I had back surgery in January and my doctor submitted everything right away too. I kept calling and calling with NO ANSWER. They didn't even have a call back option!!! You need to keep calling every single day until you get through. Once I finally reached someone, they "fixed something in the system" and my payments started two days later. Don't wait hoping it will resolve itself - IT WON'T.

I dealt with this exact issue last month after my knee surgery. The "waiting period" status is misleading - it doesn't automatically update after the 7 days. My claim was stuck like this for almost 3 weeks. Here's what finally worked for me: I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an EDD representative in about 20 minutes instead of making hundreds of calls myself. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd The rep I spoke with manually updated my claim status from "waiting period" to "processing" and explained there was a glitch with my doctor's certification that wasn't displaying in my online account. My payments started processing about 4 days after that call.

Did you check to see if your employer filled out their portion correctly? My husband's claim got stuck at "waiting period" because his employer hadn't responded to EDD about his last day worked. Once he contacted HR and they submitted the info, his claim started processing within 48 hours. Maybe call your work and make sure they did their part?

Hey, just wanted to update everyone! I finally got through to EDD after using the Claimyr service that someone suggested here. The representative told me the issue was actually that my doctor's office had checked a box indicating they weren't sure about my return-to-work date, which triggered a manual review that wasn't showing up in my online status. She cleared that up since my doctor had included a note with an estimated recovery period, and my status changed from "waiting period" to "processing" while I was on the phone! She said I should see my first payment within 3-5 business days. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. This was so stressful but I'm relieved it's finally moving forward!

Great to hear you got it resolved! This is actually a common issue - when doctors are uncertain about recovery timelines and check that box, it sends the claim to a manual review queue which can add 2-3 weeks to processing time. For anyone else reading this thread in the future, it's worth specifically asking your doctor to provide clear return-to-work dates when possible, even if they're just estimates that might change later. It's easier to extend a claim than to get one out of manual review.

I'm in a similar situation right now - filed my SDI claim on March 10th after shoulder surgery and it's been stuck on "waiting period" for over two weeks too. Reading through this thread gives me hope that it might just be a system glitch or documentation issue. I'm going to try calling my HR department first to make sure they submitted everything on their end, and then look into that Claimyr service if I still can't get through to EDD directly. It's so frustrating when you're already dealing with recovery and then have to stress about whether your benefits will come through. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know I'm not alone in this!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my SDI claim on March 15th after carpal tunnel surgery and it's been stuck on "waiting period" for almost 2 weeks. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea there could be so many hidden issues that don't show up in the online portal. Based on what everyone's shared, I'm going to: 1. Call my HR department tomorrow to verify they submitted their portion 2. Contact my doctor's office to double-check they didn't mark any uncertain boxes about return-to-work dates 3. Try that Claimyr service if I can't get through to EDD directly It's so reassuring to know this is a widespread issue and not something I did wrong. The stress of not knowing what's happening while you're already dealing with recovery and medical bills is just awful. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this community is a lifesaver!