Filed UI by mistake - need to switch to SDI disability claim but UI is pending

Don't panic! This happens more often than you'd think. You can't actually delete a UI claim once it's in the system, but you CAN file for SDI even with a pending UI claim. What's important is that you don't certify for any UI weeks while you're receiving SDI - that would be considered fraud. The systems do talk to each other, so EDD will eventually see you have both claims, but as long as you don't double-dip (receive payments from both programs for the same period), you should be fine. File your SDI claim right away since there's a 7-day waiting period before benefits kick in.

YOU CANT HAVE BOTH!!! I did this last year and it was a NIGHTMARE!!! The EDD flagged my account and froze EVERYTHING and I had to wait MONTHS to get it sorted out. You NEED to call them ASAP and explain the situation before they think youre committing fraud!!!

u need to call edd. best of luck gettin thru lol. took me 3 days of calling non stop when i had to fix something on my claim

Let me clarify some misinformation here. You can have both a UI and SDI claim in the system, but you cannot collect benefits from both programs for the same period. Here's what you should do: 1. File your SDI claim immediately. Your doctor will need to complete the medical certification. 2. Do NOT certify for any UI benefits while you're disabled and planning to collect SDI. 3. It is recommended that you contact EDD to explain the situation, primarily so they can note your account and avoid potential confusion later. 4. When you recover and are released to work, if you're still unemployed, you can resume your UI claim (assuming you're otherwise eligible). The systems will prevent payment from both programs for the same period, but being proactive helps avoid administrative headaches later. There's no need to "cancel" the UI claim - just don't certify for benefits while you're collecting SDI.

I had a similar situation back in 2022 - filed UI then got sick and needed SDI. The most important thing is DON'T CERTIFY FOR UI WHILE YOU'RE DISABLED. As long as you don't try to get paid from both programs at the same time, you'll be fine. I just let my UI claim sit there while I collected SDI. When I was better, I went back to UI (since I still didn't have a job). Just make sure your doctor properly fills out the medical certification form for your SDI claim with all the correct dates.

my cousin did this and they made him pay back all the money!!! be careful!!

Thank you everyone for the advice! I just filed my SDI claim online and have NOT certified for any UI benefits. I'll try calling EDD tomorrow to explain the situation, but if I can't get through, I'll send a message through the UI portal as suggested. I'm feeling much less stressed about this now. Will update once I hear back about my SDI claim status.

when i had back issues my chiropractor got me better in 3 weeks instead of the 8 weeks the regular doc said it would take. just something to think about with your slipped disc

UPDATE: I just got through to EDD! They said they'll put a note on my UI claim about the mistake and that I've filed for SDI instead. The rep confirmed I should not certify for any UI weeks and that there shouldn't be any issues as long as I don't try to collect both benefits for the same time period. SDI claim is processing now. Thanks everyone for your help!