EDD SDI payment delay - filed 6 weeks ago and still nothing

Unfortunately this is classic EDD SDI right now. They're processing claims really slowly since their system upgrade last month. My husband's claim took 8 weeks to get the first payment! The general number (1-800-480-3287) is basically useless because they're so backed up. You might try calling right when they open at 8:00am, but honestly good luck getting through. To check if you're approved, log into your SDI Online account and look for a "Claim Summary" section. If it shows a Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA), then you're approved. If it just says "Pending" you're still in processing. Did you have any wage issues or did you work for multiple employers last year? That can slow things down too.

my claim took like 10 weeks to process back in november!!!!! edd is a JOKE seriously. they expect us to pay our bills with what??? good vibes??? lol. don't even bother with the main number its totally useless

I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to EDD last month when I was in the same situation. They basically call EDD for you and then connect you when they get an agent. I was skeptical but it worked - they got me through in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks. There's a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Once I got through, I found out my doctor had submitted the wrong code on my medical certification form which was holding everything up. They fixed it while I was on the phone and my payment was processed 3 days later. Might be worth checking if there's some simple issue holding up your claim too.

So here's the thing about EDD disability that nobody tells you - there's actually a specific timeframe they're supposed to process claims in (14 days) but they NEVER hit it anymore. I filed in December and didn't get paid until February. The waiting period is a totally different thing from processing time. The waiting period is the first 7 days of your disability that they never pay for, but processing time is how long EDD takes to review your claim. You can also try contacting your state assembly member's office. I did this after week 7 and miraculously my claim was suddenly processed three days after their office contacted EDD on my behalf. Just Google "California state assembly member [your city]" and you'll find your rep. Their offices deal with EDD issues all day long.

i had same problem last month!!! i called for weeks and finally got through to someone who told me my doctor didn't fill out part of the medical form correctly!!! all that time waiting and nobody bothered to contact me or my doctor to fix it. make sure your doctor completed EVERY field on the form...if they left ANYTHING blank it will delay your claim but edd doesn't tell you about it

The EDD disability system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and has been for years. I had to wait 9 weeks for my pregnancy disability last year while burning through my savings. Then they had the nerve to tell me there was "no backlog" when I finally got through. My advice? Call your state representatives, file a formal complaint, and keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them. The only thing that worked for me was when I mentioned filing a complaint with the state oversight committee - suddenly my claim was processed in 48 hours. The system is designed to make you give up.

You might also want to check if there's an issue with your identity verification. EDD implemented stricter verification requirements in 2024, and sometimes claims get held up because they need additional documentation. Did you receive any requests for identity verification documents in your online portal or by mail? Sometimes these notices get missed and your claim just sits in limbo. Another thing to check - did you file for UI benefits at any point in the 18 months before filing for disability? If so, they sometimes need to manually adjust your benefit calculations which adds delays.

After reading all these comments, it sounds like you have several potential issues that could be causing the delay: 1. The general backlog (most likely) 2. A possible incomplete physician certification 3. Your previous UI claim potentially complicating benefit calculations 4. Possible missing identity verification The fastest way to resolve this is definitely getting through to an actual claims specialist who can look at your file. They can tell you exactly what's happening and often fix issues on the spot. The standard phone lines are virtually impossible right now, so either try the Claimyr service I mentioned, contact your assembly member, or try calling the alternate number (833-978-2511) which sometimes has shorter wait times. Once you get your claim approved, the good news is that you'll receive all back payments from your disability start date (minus the 7-day waiting period). So even though it's incredibly stressful waiting, you will eventually get the full amount you're entitled to.