Postpartum depression extended SDI payments delayed: 3 weeks no money after extension approval

Yes, you need to continue certifying for benefits during the extension period. Even though your claim shows as approved with the new end date, you still have to submit certification forms for each two-week period. Check your SDI Online account under the "Forms" section - there should be new DE 2501 Continued Claim forms for you to complete for each period. If you don't see them, call EDD immediately because there might be a technical issue with your account.

i had the exact same thing happen with my ppd extension last year! took me 5 weeks to figure out i had to keep certifying lol. the website is so confusing and nobody tells you anything!

I went through something similar with my SDI extension for postpartum anxiety. The EDD system is TERRIBLE about explaining the process. Even after you submit those certification forms, it might take 10-14 days to actually receive payment. If you're really struggling financially, make sure to tell your doctor - sometimes they can mark your case as financially urgent which can speed things up.

If you've already submitted those certification forms and still don't receive payment within a week, you should definitely contact EDD directly. When I had my SDI extension for postpartum complications in July, I found that using Claimyr (claimyr.com) was the only way I could actually reach a human at EDD. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd. It got me connected to an actual agent who fixed my extension payment issue on the spot instead of waiting weeks for someone to review my case.

The same thing happened to me and it took FOREVER to get my money! EDD disability is a joke when it comes to extensions. They make the process intentionally complicated and nobody tells you what to do. I bet they're hoping people just give up and go back to work so they don't have to pay.

Just want to add an important detail - make sure when you certify that you're marking that you were unable to work for each day of the period. I made the mistake of accidentally indicating I could work on weekends (because I misunderstood the question), and it delayed my postpartum extension payments by almost a month while they investigated. Also check if your address is up to date in the system - sometimes they mail physical checks instead of direct deposit for extension periods even if you had direct deposit before.

If you certified today, you should see payments in about 5-7 business days if everything goes smoothly. For my PPD extension last year it took exactly 6 days for each payment to process after certification. But if it goes longer than 10 days, definitely call them - sometimes extensions get flagged for extra review even when all documentation is in order.

anyone else notice how the first ppd extension goes thru easy but if u need a second one they make it super hard?? my doctor had to submit the paperwork 3 times for my second extension!!

UPDATE: I certified for the missed periods and got an email saying my payment was processed! Should be in my account in 1-2 days. Thanks everyone for your help - I would've been lost without this advice.