Paper SDI claim submitted July 3rd - still no updates. How long do EDD paper applications actually take?

paper claims are always slower than online! mine took like 6 weeks last year. they prob haven't even scanned it into the system yet tbh

Paper applications take significantly longer to process than online submissions. The typical timeline for paper claims is 4-6 weeks minimum, but it could stretch to 8 weeks during busy periods. Here's what you should do: 1. Call EDD to confirm they received your application (though getting through is challenging) 2. Check if your medical provider has received any requests for additional information 3. Create an SDI Online account if you haven't already - sometimes paper claims eventually appear there 4. If you're approaching the 6-week mark with no updates, consider having your doctor submit a follow-up certification Unfortunately, paper processing timeframes increased after the pandemic as more resources were shifted to online systems.

This is why I ALWAYS tell people to file online!!! The EDD is still in the stone age with their paper processing. I filed a paper claim in 2024 and it took them 7 weeks just to acknowledge they had it. Then another 2 weeks to process. Meanwhile my rent was late and I had to borrow money from family. The system is completely broken.

I had the same issue earlier this year and found a solution that worked for me. After waiting 5 weeks for my paper claim to process, I was desperate to speak with an actual EDD representative. I discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an EDD agent within 15 minutes instead of spending hours on redial. Once I got through, I found out my form had been received but was waiting in a backlog. The representative expedited my claim and I received payment a week later. Check out their demo video if you're interested: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd

Hi there! I used to work at a doctor's office that dealt with disability claims frequently. Paper forms typically take 4-8 weeks to process, while online applications take 2-3 weeks. This is because paper forms need to be manually entered into their system, which creates a significant backlog. One thing to check - did you keep a copy of your completed DE 2501 form? If so, you could potentially file online now using the same information (though you'd need to indicate it's a duplicate claim). This sometimes works as a backup method when paper claims are delayed. Also, double-check that your doctor completed ALL required fields on their portion. A single missing field can cause delays of several additional weeks.

my neighbor works at EDD and says they have HUGE backlogs right now bc they had budget cuts and laid off a bunch of staff who used to process paper forms. she says call and be super nice and sometimes they can find your form in the stack and move it up. dont be mean tho or they'll put you at the bottom lol

hey just realized - did u try checking ur claim status on the edd website? sometimes paper claims do show up there after a few weeks

Quick update on timeframes based on recent data: For paper claims submitted in Q2 2025, EDD internal targets are: - Initial processing (scanning/data entry): 3-4 weeks - Review and verification: 1-2 weeks - Payment processing after approval: 5-7 business days So your claim should theoretically be in the review stage now if everything is on schedule. The challenge is that they're currently operating with about 75% of the staff they need for paper processing due to budget constraints mentioned by others.

UPDATE: I finally got through to EDD this morning after using that Claimyr service someone recommended (it actually worked!). The representative confirmed they received my paper claim on July 8th and it's currently in processing. She said there was nothing obviously wrong with it, but they're just backed up. She flagged it for expedited review due to financial hardship. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!