EDD SDI payments stopped after missed continuation form - nearly a month without benefits

omg same thing happened to me last year!!! the notification system is garbage. took me 3 weeks of calling nonstop to finally get someone. call RIGHT when they open at 8am that's your best chance

The late submission of your continuation form definitely triggered a payment hold. This is actually fixable, but you need to speak with an SDI claims specialist (not just any EDD representative). When you call, as soon as the system answers, press 1, then 2, then 4 - this routing sometimes works better than following the standard prompts. Also, submit a second Request Claim Update form specifically mentioning "late continuation form due to no notification" in the explanation. The system should generate an urgent review flag.

hate to be that person but ur probably not getting paid anytime soon. EDD is sooooo backed up right now and the continuation forms are like a huge deal to them. my friend had almost the exact situation and it took 6 weeks to fix. might want to look into emergency rent assistance programs just in case

I had this exact problem earlier this year! After days of frustration, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an EDD representative in about 20 minutes. It saved my sanity - they basically call EDD for you and then connect you when they reach a person. I watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd) and decided it was worth trying since I literally couldn't get through on my own. The SDI specialist I spoke with was able to immediately release my payment after I explained about missing the form notification. You can check them out at claimyr.com - seriously a lifesaver for these continuation form issues.

It's INFURIATING how they expect us to check for forms without notifications!!!! I'm dealing with something similar - except I didn't miss any forms and STILL haven't been paid since August! The whole system is DESIGNED to make us give up. And then they wonder why people don't trust government agencies LOL. The only thing that's ever worked for me is having my state assembly member's office get involved. Call your local rep's office and they can sometimes work miracles with EDD.

I'm an admin for a disability attorney, so I see this situation frequently. Here's what you need to know: The late continuation form doesn't automatically disqualify you from receiving benefits. It's classified as a "non-prejudicial administrative delay" under SDI guidelines. However, the system automatically puts a hold on payments until a claims specialist reviews it. Your doctor's extension being received is actually the most important part - that confirms your medical eligibility is still valid. Call this direct number for the SDI division: 1-800-480-3287 (not the main EDD number). When prompted, say "payment status" and then "speak to representative" - this sometimes bypasses the worst of the queue. Ask specifically for a "continuation form payment hold review." If the representative says they can't help, politely ask to speak with a tier 2 specialist who handles payment holds.

have u tried jus going to an edd office in person? sometimes thats faster than phone

UPDATE: Success!!! I used Claimyr this morning (thanks for that suggestion) and got connected to an EDD rep in about 25 minutes! The amazing woman I spoke with said she could see exactly what happened - the system flagged my account for a "certification gap" because of the late form. She processed an override on the spot and said my payments for the missed weeks should deposit within 24-48 hours. She also noted my account to ensure I get text notifications going forward. HUGE relief - I seriously was about to have a breakdown over this. For anyone else with payment delays after submitting forms late, definitely try to speak with someone directly - they CAN fix it once you explain the situation.

So happy to see your update! This gives me hope for others dealing with similar issues. It's crazy how the system can create these "certification gaps" but then a knowledgeable rep can fix it in minutes. Your experience really shows why it's worth trying multiple approaches - the direct SDI number, the specific phone prompts, services like Claimyr, or even contacting assembly members. The key seems to be persistence and finding the right person who actually understands the system. Thanks for sharing your success story - it'll definitely help others who find this thread later!

This is such an important thread for anyone dealing with EDD payment delays! I'm a newcomer here but have been lurking and learning so much from this community. What really stands out to me is how the "certification gap" issue seems to be a common problem that EDD reps can actually fix quickly once you reach them - it's just getting through that's the challenge. For future reference, it might be helpful to screenshot or save the direct SDI number (1-800-480-3287) and those specific phone prompts that Emma Johnson shared. Also, the fact that GamerGirl99's doctor's extension being "received" in the system was key to proving ongoing medical eligibility is really good to know. Thanks everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this kind of real-world advice is invaluable when you're dealing with bureaucratic nightmares!