EDD SDI pregnancy extension delays - Form DE 2593 submitted 3 weeks ago with no response
I'm getting so frustrated with the extension process for my pregnancy disability claim! My doctor extended my leave because of complications, and I submitted Form DE 2593 (continuing eligibility questionnaire) on 6/15/25. It's been 3 weeks with absolutely no word from EDD. My regular payments stopped on 5/28/25 when my initial claim period ended. My doctor had already completed the Form DE 2525XX extension certification on 6/1/25. The EDD website says processing should take 10 business days after medical certification, but I'm way past that now. I haven't received any requests for additional information, and my UI Online account just shows my claim as "established" with no updates. Two questions: 1. How long does EDD typically take to process pregnancy disability extensions with Form DE 2593? 2. Will I get retroactive payments for all these missed weeks once they finally approve the extension? I'm getting really worried about bills piling up. Has anyone else dealt with this recently?
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Isabella Silva
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.
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Malik Robinson
AuthorThanks for responding! 4 weeks is such a long time to wait without income. Did you have to do anything special to finally get them to process it? Or just wait?
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Ravi Choudhury
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.
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Malik Robinson
AuthorI've tried calling at least 15 times this week alone! Either get disconnected immediately or stuck on hold for hours before getting hung up on. It's infuriating that there's no other way to check status.
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Freya Andersen
I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to an EDD agent. It worked for me when I had a similar issue with my extension paperwork getting stuck in processing. The service connects you with an EDD rep much faster than calling directly. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd that shows how it works. Totally worth it to get answers about your case instead of waiting for weeks.
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Omar Farouk
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.
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CosmicCadet
Same experience here. my extension took almost 2 months to go through last winter. its a total mess. keep calling even tho its annoying.
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Malik Robinson
AuthorSix weeks?! That's absolutely ridiculous. I'm going to run out of savings at this rate. Did they at least provide all your back payments when it was finally approved?
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Chloe Harris
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.
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Malik Robinson
AuthorThank you so much for this detailed explanation! That's really helpful to know the current timeframes. I'll check with my doctor's office to make sure they completed Section B correctly. Do you know if calling EDD might help speed things up at all, or is it just a waiting game at this point?
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Diego Mendoza
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.
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Malik Robinson
AuthorThat's really helpful, thank you! I'll try calling at those specific times tomorrow. It's crazy how simple issues like a wrong claim number can hold everything up for weeks! Did you have to provide any specific information when you finally reached someone?
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Diego Mendoza
Just have your claim ID, social, and the dates of your forms ready. Also the date your payments stopped. The more specific info you can give them, the faster they can help. Good luck!!
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Anastasia Popova
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.
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Chloe Harris
Good question! Form DE 2593 (Continuing Eligibility) is used for ALL types of disability extensions, including pregnancy. The DE 2580G is only used for the initial pregnancy claim filing. For extensions of pregnancy disability, you need the DE 2525XX completed by your doctor and possibly the DE 2593 completed by you.
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CosmicCadet
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
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Malik Robinson
AuthorI just checked and don't see anything from EDD in my spam folder, but that's a great suggestion! Did they actually email you directly or was it a notification to check your UI Online inbox?
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Isabella Silva
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.
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Malik Robinson
AuthorThat's a great idea I hadn't thought of! If I don't hear anything by the end of this week, I'll definitely try contacting my assembly member. Thank you for the suggestion!
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Ravi Choudhury
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!
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Malik Robinson
AuthorThat's so good to hear! Thank you for coming back to update me. I'm at day 22 now, so hopefully I'll hear something in the next few days. The backpay will be such a relief when it finally comes through.
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Yuki Tanaka
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.
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