How much longer does EDD take to process paper extension forms for SDI?

I had to use paper forms last year and it took EDD about 12-15 calendar days to process my extension after my doctor sent it in. It's definitely slower than the online method - when I've done online in the past it only took about 5-7 days. Make sure your doctor filled everything out correctly and signed it - my first attempt got rejected because my doc missed a field and I had to restart the whole process. You might want to call EDD to confirm they received it - though good luck getting through! I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual person after trying for days on my own. They have a service that gets you connected to an EDD rep quickly - saved me hours of redial frustration. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

Paper processing for SDI extensions is running about 10-14 business days right now based on what I've seen with several clients (I help people navigate disability claims). This is compared to about 3-5 business days for online submissions. The problem isn't just mail time - it's that paper forms go to a different processing department and get manually entered into their system. Pro tip: If you're going to be cutting it close financially, you can request a Partial Payment while waiting for the extension to process. Call EDD and specifically ask for this option - many reps won't mention it unless you do. Also, make sure your doctor included the correct diagnosis code and projected return-to-work date, as those are the top reasons extensions get delayed.

Dealing with paper forms for SDI is THE WORST!! I submitted my extension paperwork FOUR WEEKS AGO and I'm still waiting!! They claim they never received it, even though my doctor's office showed me proof they faxed it. Now I have to start all over with new forms. EDD is a JOKE. They expect us to survive with no income while they take their sweet time. I've called 37 times this week and either get disconnected or told to call back later. RIDICULOUS!!

I've been on SDI twice in the past year and had extensions both times. First time I did paper and it took about 2 weeks after my doctor submitted it. Second time I convinced my doctor to do the online certification and it was processed in 3 days! If possible, see if your doctor would be willing to use SDI Online instead - many are resistant because they think it's complicated, but it's actually easier for them in the long run. If you're stuck with paper, call EDD at exactly 8:00 AM when they open - that's your best chance of getting through without hours of waiting.

i think it depends on ur conditin too my freind had mental health claim and her paper extnsion took like 3 weeks but my pregnancy disability paper stuff was only like 10 days maybe cus they prioritize different things? idk just my thougts

When I had my SDI extension last year (also paper forms), I found a trick that helped speed things up. After my doctor submitted the form, I called EDD and asked them to add a note to my claim that I was expecting an extension form to arrive soon. The rep I spoke with said this can flag your account for the processing team to watch for incoming forms. My extension was processed within 8 days of my doctor sending it, which wasn't as fast as online but better than the 2+ weeks some people wait. If you're getting close to your last payment, definitely call and make sure they know you have an extension coming. It might help!

u no wats wierd my frend told me EDD changed there procesing time this year and ther actually faster now?? but i dunno if thats true or not lol

I'm in a similar situation right now - just submitted my SDI extension paperwork through my doctor's office last week and I'm anxiously waiting too! From what I've researched and heard from others, paper forms typically take 10-14 business days to process, which is definitely nerve-wracking when you're counting on those payments. One thing that's helped ease my anxiety is setting up text alerts through EDD Online so I get notified immediately when there's any update on my claim. Also, I've been keeping detailed records of when my doctor submitted the forms (got a receipt/confirmation) so I have that information ready if I need to call and check on the status. The waiting is the hardest part, but it sounds like most people do eventually get their extensions processed - just takes patience unfortunately!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago with my SDI extension! My doctor also had to use paper forms and I was so stressed about the timing. From my experience, it took exactly 11 business days from when my doctor's office faxed the forms to when I saw the extension approved in my EDD account. What really helped me was calling EDD the day after my doctor submitted the forms to confirm they received them - the rep was actually helpful and put a note on my account that an extension was pending. I also recommend checking your EDD account daily because sometimes the system updates before you get any notification. The good news is that once it's approved, any gap in payments gets backfilled automatically. Try not to stress too much (easier said than done, I know!) - the vast majority of legitimate extensions do get processed, it's just the waiting that's brutal. Hang in there!

I'm currently dealing with this exact situation too! My doctor submitted my paper extension form about a week ago and I'm in that anxious waiting period. From what I've gathered from this thread and my own research, it seems like 10-14 business days is the realistic timeframe for paper forms, which is frustrating when you're depending on those payments. I called EDD yesterday and the rep confirmed they hadn't received it yet, but she said to give it a few more days since mail processing can be slow. She also mentioned that I should call back if I don't see any updates by next week. One thing that's been helping me cope with the uncertainty is creating a backup budget plan in case there's a payment gap - I've been reaching out to family and looking into emergency assistance programs just to have options ready. It's stressful but reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel less alone in this process. Fingers crossed both our extensions get processed smoothly!

I'm a newcomer to this community but dealing with the exact same situation right now! My doctor just submitted my SDI extension paperwork yesterday using the paper forms and I'm already feeling anxious about the processing time. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like 10-14 business days is the realistic expectation for paper submissions, which is definitely longer than I was hoping for. I'm particularly grateful for the tips about calling EDD to confirm they received the forms and asking them to add a note about the pending extension. I'm also going to set up those text alerts that someone mentioned. It's really comforting to find this community and realize I'm not alone in navigating this stressful process. The waiting is already driving me crazy and it's only been one day! Does anyone have advice on the best time of day to call EDD to check on status? I want to be strategic about when I try to get through to avoid the worst of the phone queue nightmare I keep hearing about.

Hey everyone! I'm new to this community and currently in the same anxious waiting period for my SDI paper extension form processing. My orthopedic surgeon submitted the paperwork three days ago after my knee surgery recovery got extended, and I'm already checking my EDD account multiple times a day! Reading through all these experiences has been so reassuring - it's clear that 10-14 business days is the standard timeline for paper forms, even though it feels like forever when you're depending on those payments. I'm definitely going to try calling EDD at 8:02 AM next week to confirm they received my forms and ask for that account note several people mentioned. Has anyone had success with getting updates from their doctor's office about when exactly the forms were sent? I'm wondering if I should call them for a confirmation too. Thanks for creating such a supportive space to share these stressful experiences - it really helps to know we're all navigating this together!

I'm also new to this community and currently going through the exact same nerve-wracking experience! My doctor submitted my SDI extension paperwork about a week ago for my recovery from shoulder surgery, and the waiting is absolutely killing me. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it's reassuring to see that 10-14 business days for paper forms seems to be the consistent timeline, even though it feels like an eternity when you're budgeting every penny. I'm definitely going to try that 8:02 AM calling strategy to check if EDD received my forms and ask for a note on my account. One thing I've been doing is keeping a daily log of when I check my account and any updates, which helps me feel like I'm doing something productive while waiting. It's such a relief to find this supportive community - the anxiety of potentially having a payment gap is so stressful, but knowing others have successfully navigated this process makes me feel much more hopeful. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and tips!

Hi everyone! I'm new to this community and just submitted my SDI paper extension form yesterday through my doctor's office after my back surgery recovery got extended. Reading through all these experiences has been both reassuring and nerve-wracking - it sounds like I'm in for a 10-14 business day wait which is definitely longer than I was hoping for! I'm already feeling anxious about potential payment gaps since my current benefits end in about 10 days. I'm definitely going to try that 8:02 AM calling strategy to confirm EDD received my forms and ask them to add a note to my account. Has anyone had luck getting through to EDD using regular phone calls, or is that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really worth the cost? I'm trying to decide if I should invest in it or just keep trying the traditional route. Thanks for creating such a supportive space - it's incredibly comforting to know I'm not alone in this stressful waiting game!

Hi everyone! I'm completely new to this community and just found this thread while frantically searching for information about SDI paper extension processing times. My doctor submitted my extension paperwork two days ago after my gallbladder surgery recovery got complicated, and I'm already feeling that familiar panic about timing! Reading through all your experiences has been incredibly eye-opening - I had no idea that paper forms took 10-14 business days compared to just 3-5 for online submissions. My doctor's office flat-out refused to do the online certification, saying they only work with paper forms for "liability reasons" (which sounds similar to what others mentioned here). I'm definitely going to try calling EDD at 8:02 AM early next week to confirm they received my forms and ask for that account note everyone's talking about. I'm also setting up those text alerts right now! It's such a relief to find this supportive community - the anxiety of potentially missing payments while recovering is overwhelming, but knowing that others have successfully navigated this process gives me hope. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and practical tips!

Hi everyone! I'm brand new to this community and just submitted my SDI paper extension forms yesterday after my rotator cuff surgery recovery got extended. Finding this thread has been such a relief - I was panicking about processing times and had no idea what to expect! The consistent 10-14 business day timeline for paper forms that everyone mentions is definitely longer than I hoped, but at least now I have realistic expectations. My doctor's office also refused to do online certification, citing some vague policy about paper forms being "more secure" - seems like a common excuse! I'm already planning to call EDD at 8:02 AM next week to confirm they received my forms and ask for that account note on my file. I'm also setting up the text alerts right now based on everyone's recommendations. It's incredibly comforting to find such a supportive community going through the same stressful waiting period. The anxiety about potential payment gaps is real, but reading all your successful experiences gives me so much hope. Thank you for sharing all these practical tips and making this process feel less overwhelming!

Hi everyone! I'm new to this community and currently going through the exact same stressful situation. My doctor just submitted my SDI paper extension forms yesterday for my carpal tunnel surgery recovery, and I'm already feeling that familiar anxiety about processing times and potential payment gaps! Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly reassuring - the consistent 10-14 business day timeline for paper forms gives me realistic expectations, even though it's definitely longer than I was hoping for. My doctor's office also refused to do online certification, saying something about "maintaining their standard procedures" - seems like we're all dealing with similar excuses! I'm definitely going to try that 8:02 AM calling strategy next week to confirm EDD received my forms and ask them to add a note to my account. I'm also setting up those text alerts right now based on everyone's recommendations. It's such a relief to find this supportive community - the waiting game is absolutely nerve-wracking when you're budgeting every penny, but knowing that others have successfully navigated this process and shared so many practical tips makes me feel much more confident. Thank you all for creating such a helpful space for people dealing with this stressful situation!

Hi everyone! I'm completely new to this community and just found this thread while desperately searching for information about SDI paper extension processing times. My doctor submitted my extension paperwork three days ago after my ankle fracture recovery got extended, and I'm already feeling that all-too-familiar anxiety about timing and potential payment gaps! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a lifesaver - the consistent 10-14 business day timeline for paper forms gives me realistic expectations, even though it's definitely much longer than I was hoping for when my current benefits end next week. My doctor's office also flat-out refused to do the online certification, claiming they have a "policy" to only use paper forms - sounds like we're all dealing with the same frustrating excuses from medical offices! I'm absolutely going to try that 8:02 AM calling strategy next week to confirm EDD received my forms and ask them to add a note to my account. I'm also setting up those text alerts right now based on everyone's recommendations. It's incredibly comforting to find such a supportive community where people are sharing practical tips and real experiences - the waiting game is absolutely nerve-wracking when you're depending on every payment, but knowing that so many others have successfully navigated this process gives me real hope. Thank you all for creating such a helpful and understanding space for those of us dealing with this stressful situation!