EDD disability extension payment delays - stuck in limbo since doctor submitted new end date

Unfortunately this is pretty common with extensions. EDD's system treats them almost like new claims and puts them through verification again. When this happened to me last year, it took about 4 weeks before my payments started up again. The most frustrating part was that there wasn't actually any problem, just delay. Keep certifying even though you're not getting paid!

same thing for me rn... got my disability extended for another 2 months and havent seen a payment in 3 weeks. edd is the worst

I dealt with this exact situation in February. Extensions often create a processing backlog in their system. Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep certifying for benefits even if payments aren't coming through 2. Check your SDI Online account daily for any new messages or status changes 3. Make sure your doctor used the correct form (DE 2525XX) for the extension 4. If your doctor's office submitted via fax, ask them for the confirmation page 5. Try calling right when they open at 8:00 AM If your extension was properly submitted on 6/25, you should start seeing payments by approximately 7/23 (assuming no other issues). The good news is that you'll receive ALL back payments once they process it.

I went through this nightmare with my pregnancy disability extension last month. After two weeks of getting nowhere, I found a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD agent in under 20 minutes. It costs money (which is frustrating when dealing with a government service), but I was desperate and it actually worked. The agent processed my extension while I was on the phone and my payments started the next day. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

Before my surgery i was on sdi for 3 months and then needed an extension for 6 more weeks. what i learned is that you cant call the regular disability number for extension issues. you have to call the sdi EXTENSION specific number which is different. the regular reps cant help with extension processing. try 855-342-3645 between 8:00-12:00, thats when i finally got through.

When this happened to me I sent multiple emails through the portal AND I contacted my state assembly member's office. Their constituent services team contacted EDD on my behalf, and suddenly my extension was processed within 48 hours. Don't underestimate how effective this can be - it's literally their job to help with state agency issues!

i had the same problem last yr when my disability got extended for my back surgery recovery. my doctor submitted everything but payments just stopped. turns out EDD was waiting for some additional form they never told me about!!! you need to somehow get a human on the phone to check if there's a hidden issue with your claim. so frustrating!!