EDD SDI still showing 'pending' after 2 weeks - normal processing time?

A whole month? That's really stressful to hear. Did they backpay you for all the weeks once it was approved?

Thank you for the detailed response! I've been checking my account obsessively but no messages yet. My doctor is pretty experienced with EDD forms so I'm hoping everything was done correctly. The waiting is just so stressful when bills are coming due.

omg 5 weeks?? that's insane. i thought mine was bad at 3 weeks :

That's terrifying to hear. I don't think I can make it 5 weeks without income. Did you have to keep calling or did it eventually just process on its own?

I've tried calling a few times but either get a busy signal or the automated message says they're experiencing high call volume. I've never heard of Claimyr before - I'll check out that video. At this point I'd try anything to get this resolved. Thanks for the suggestion!

Thank you for these really helpful tips! I'm going to call my doctor's office tomorrow to verify they used the correct diagnosis code - I hadn't even thought of that being a potential issue. I'm not pregnant (it was shoulder surgery), but I'll definitely check with my employer too to make sure they responded to EDD.

EXACTLY! And we're supposed to just wait with no income while they figure out their staffing?? It's ridiculous!

I just checked again and there are no messages in my inbox. I wish there was some way to see if something's missing or if it's just in a processing queue.

Oh! I didn't realize I needed to keep certifying while it's still pending. Thank you SO much for mentioning this - I'm going to log in right now and make sure I haven't missed any certification periods. This is exactly why I asked here - there's so much about this process I don't understand.

Good news! I finally got through to someone at EDD this morning using that Claimyr service. Turns out there was a discrepancy between the first day of disability that I entered and what my doctor put on the form. The agent was able to update it on the spot, and she said my claim should be processed within 48 hours. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.

That's fantastic news! So glad you got it resolved. It's crazy how one small discrepancy can hold everything up for weeks. I've been following your situation since I'm dealing with something similar right now. Thanks for updating us - gives me hope that mine will get sorted out soon too!

Absolutely agree! This whole thread has been so educational. I just joined this community because I'm starting the disability claim process myself next week and was dreading it after hearing horror stories. But seeing how everyone shared their experiences and actual solutions (like the Claimyr service and tips about checking for discrepancies) makes me feel much more prepared. It's really reassuring to know there are people here who will help guide you through the process when things get confusing or stuck.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome, Annabel! I'm definitely taking notes on all these tips. It's amazing how this community comes together to help each other navigate such a complicated system. I'll be sure to update everyone when I file my claim - hopefully it goes smoothly, but if not, at least I know there are people here who understand the process and can offer real solutions. This thread alone has probably saved me weeks of stress and confusion!

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for communities like this! When I was going through my disability claim process last year, I felt so lost and overwhelmed. Having people who actually understand what you're dealing with and can share practical advice makes such a huge difference. It's one thing to read the official EDD website, but it's another to hear from real people who've been through the exact same frustrations and know what actually works. Keep paying it forward - your support really does help people get through some of their most stressful times!

Welcome to the community, Aisha! It's great that you're being proactive by researching the process right after filing your claim. That puts you way ahead of where most of us were when we started! Since you just submitted yesterday, you're still well within the normal timeframe, but definitely keep all the tips from this thread handy just in case. The fact that Sofia's situation got resolved so quickly once she reached the right person really shows how important it is to be persistent if things don't move along as expected. Wishing you a smooth and speedy approval process - and don't hesitate to post updates or ask questions as you go through it!

Welcome Aisha! As someone who just went through this whole process, I can't stress enough how helpful this community has been. The key things that made the difference for me were: 1) checking daily for any EDD messages (even though I never got email notifications), 2) continuing to certify even while pending, and 3) not being afraid to call when things seemed stuck. The Claimyr service really was a game-changer - I probably would have waited weeks longer without it. Keep us posted on how your claim progresses, and don't hesitate to ask questions along the way. We're all here to help each other through this system!

Welcome to the community, Aisha! Your timing is perfect - you filed just yesterday so you're still in the early stages. One thing I learned from following Sofia's journey is to keep detailed records of everything (dates, times of calls, any correspondence) from the very beginning. It really helps if you need to reference something later when talking to EDD representatives. Also, make sure to screenshot your claim status regularly so you can track any changes. The waiting can be nerve-wracking, but having this community for support and practical advice makes such a difference. Looking forward to hearing about your progress!

Welcome to the community, Aisha! Three weeks is definitely getting into that territory where it makes sense to be proactive about reaching out to EDD. From following this thread, it seems like so many delays are caused by small discrepancies or missing information that could be resolved quickly if you can just get through to the right person. The Claimyr service really does seem to be worth trying based on everyone's experiences here. I hope your situation gets resolved as smoothly as Sofia's did! Keep us posted on how it goes - your experience will help the next person who finds themselves in the same situation.