No approval notification for EDD pregnancy disability claim? Still pending after 2 weeks

they dont email u they just deposit $ in your account when its ready lol. took like 3 weeks for me

Yes, EDD does notify you when your claim is approved, but they primarily communicate through the online portal and by mail. They don't always send emails or texts unless you've specifically opted in for those notifications. For pregnancy disability claims, the typical processing time is 1-3 weeks if all documentation is complete. Since your doctor has already submitted the medical certification, that's good! You should see an update soon. When approved, you'll see the status change in your SDI Online account AND you'll receive a notice of computation by mail showing your weekly benefit amount. Keep checking your portal daily as that usually updates before the physical mail arrives. If it goes beyond 3 weeks with no update, that's when you might want to contact EDD directly.

My pregnancy claim sat as "pending" for 19 days and I was FREAKING OUT!!! Then suddenly it was approved without any email notification. The only way I knew was checking the portal and seeing the status change. Then 2 days later I got a letter in the mail with all the details. BUT my friend who filed her pregnancy claim last month said she got an email right away. I think their system is just really inconsistent with notifications. Keep checking that portal!

I had EXACTLY this issue with my prgnancy claim!! The silent pending status was making me crazy. I finally broke down and called EDD after staring at "pending processing" for 22 days. Turns out there was a small issue with my medical certification they never told me about!! So frustrating. once that was fixed they approved it in 2 days.

The whole EDD notification system is GARBAGE. When I was on disability last year they would randomly update things without telling me ANYTHING. I missed certifying one period because they never notified me it was time to certify! Then they blamed ME for the delay!! But pregnancy claims are different from regular disability - they're usually faster because it's a standard situation they deal with all the time. You should be fine as long as your doctor filled everything out correctly.

Based on my experience working with clients navigating the EDD system, here's what you should know about pregnancy disability claim notifications: 1. The standard processing time is 7-21 days for most claims 2. Notification methods include: - Status change in your SDI Online account (always) - Paper notice sent via postal mail (always) - Email notification (only if you opted in) - Text message (only if you opted in) 3. For pregnancy claims specifically, EDD is generally more efficient but sometimes doesn't send email/text alerts even if you're opted in. If you're concerned about timing with your delivery date, you can request an expedited review by calling the EDD SDI customer service line. Be prepared to explain that you're at 36 weeks and the timing is critical.

Update: My claim was just approved this morning! The status in the portal changed to "Claim Established" and shows my weekly benefit amount. No email notification, but I did get a text message. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance during the wait!

Congratulations on getting your claim approved! This is such a helpful thread for others going through the same process. It's reassuring to see that even though the waiting period can be stressful, EDD does come through. Your experience really shows how important it is to keep checking that portal regularly since the notification methods can be inconsistent. Best wishes for a smooth delivery and recovery period!