EDD SDI pregnancy extension delays - Form DE 2593 submitted 3 weeks ago with no response

My extension took 4 weeks to process last month, so ur not alone. the site says 10 days but thats just not true anymore lol. they are super backlogged. and yes u should get all the backpay for the weeks u missed once they finally approve it.

I'm currently going through something similar with my pregnancy disability extension. My doctor submitted the DE 2525XX form about 3 weeks ago and I also had to complete the DE 2593. EDD is definitely experiencing delays in processing extensions right now. From what I understand, once approved, you WILL receive retroactive payments for all weeks you were eligible but didn't get paid during the processing time. The backlog is frustrating but at least they don't penalize us for their delays. Have you tried calling them? That's my next step.

NOBODY at EDD knows what theyre doing!! I had a pregnancy extension last year and it took them SIX WEEKS to process my forms. SIX!!!! And when I finally got someone on the phone they said my paperwork was "sitting in a queue" whatever that means. The system is completely broken.

I work as a disability insurance specialist and can provide some clarification on this process. Currently (mid-2025), EDD is taking 15-25 business days to process DE 2593 forms for pregnancy disability extensions, despite what their website claims. This is significantly longer than their pre-pandemic timeframes. Regarding your questions: 1. The 3-week wait you're experiencing is unfortunately within the current normal range. The delay happens because extension requests require manual review by a claims examiner rather than automated processing. 2. Yes, you will absolutely receive retroactive payments for all eligible weeks once your extension is approved. The retroactive payment typically arrives as a lump sum within 2-3 days of approval. One important note: Make sure your doctor properly completed Section B of the DE 2525XX form with a specific date range for your extension. If that section is incomplete, it can cause further delays. You might want to double-check with your medical provider's office that everything was submitted correctly.

Hey there! I just went thru almost the exact same situation with my pregnancy extension. My doctor had to fill out the 2525XX and I did the 2593 questionnaire. My advice: CALL THEM! It turned out my forms were received but somehow got filed under the wrong claim number (how does that even happen??). They never would have caught this if I hadn't called. Once I finally got through, the rep fixed it in minutes and my payments resumed within 2 days. And yes, I got all my back weeks paid at once. Keep trying to call first thing in the morning (8:01 am) or right after lunch (1:01 pm). Those were the times I had best luck getting through.

Wait I'm confused... I thought form DE 2593 was for SDI extensions and DE 2580G was for pregnancy claims? Anyways I had to wait 5 weeks for my regular SDI extension last year so I think you still have to wait longer probably.

just curious but have u checked ur spam folder? i had a similar situation and found out they had emailed me asking for more info but it went to spam and i never saw it. just a thought

If you really need to talk to someone you could try contacting your state assembly person. My sister did this when her claim was stuck for 2 months and miraculously EDD called her back the next day. Worth a try if ur desperate.

Just wanted to update you - I finally got my extension approved yesterday after waiting 24 days. They did pay all the back weeks in one lump sum. The representative told me there's currently a 20-25 day processing time for extensions despite what the website says. Hang in there, you should be getting an update soon!

I'm going through something very similar right now! My pregnancy disability extension has been pending for almost 3 weeks too. It's so stressful not knowing when the payments will resume, especially with all the bills coming in. Reading through these responses is actually really helpful - sounds like 3-4 weeks is unfortunately the new normal for processing times, even though their website still says 10 days. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning at 8:01am like Diego suggested. Hopefully we both get some movement on our cases soon! The backpay should help once it finally goes through.

I'm in a very similar situation and feeling your frustration! I submitted my DE 2593 form about 2.5 weeks ago after my doctor completed the DE 2525XX extension for pregnancy complications. My payments also stopped at the end of May when my initial claim period ended. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like we're both still within the unfortunately "normal" 20-25 day processing window that EDD is currently experiencing, even though their website is misleading about the 10-day timeframe. I've been trying to call but haven't had luck getting through yet. I'm going to try the 8:01am strategy that Diego mentioned tomorrow. It's reassuring (though frustrating) to know that others have eventually received all their backpay once approved. Hang in there - from what everyone is saying, you should hopefully hear something in the next few days since you're already at 3 weeks. Please update us when you do get approval! This community has been so helpful for understanding what's really happening vs what EDD claims on their website.

I'm in almost the exact same boat as you! My pregnancy disability extension has been pending for 3 weeks now after submitting the DE 2593 form. My doctor completed the DE 2525XX back in early June and my payments stopped at the end of May too. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and frustrating - it sounds like 20-25 business days is the real processing time right now, not the 10 days EDD claims on their website. I've been stressing about bills piling up too, but knowing that everyone eventually got their full backpay once approved gives me some hope. I'm definitely going to try calling at 8:01am tomorrow like Diego suggested. The fact that his forms were just sitting under the wrong claim number for weeks shows how important it is to actually get through to someone. Hopefully both of us will get some movement on our cases soon - we're both right at that 3-week mark where approvals seem to start happening based on what others have shared. Keep us posted when you hear back! This thread has been way more helpful than anything on EDD's actual website.