Pregnancy disability identity verification delay - 6 weeks without EDD payments

I went through something similar last year with my pregnancy disability claim. The identity verification usually takes 7-10 business days to process after you submit everything. If it takes longer than that, there might be an issue with the documents you uploaded. Make sure your driver's license isn't expired and that all your documents show the same address. In my case, they rejected my first submission because my utility bill had my maiden name while my ID had my married name.

girl same boat here! 8 weeks pregnant with hyperemesis gravidarum and they made me verify my identity too. so annoying!!! been out for 4 weeks and nada. my obgyn says its super common with pregnancy claims for some reason

Identity verification with EDD SDI has become much more common since early 2025 due to increased fraud prevention measures. For pregnancy disability claims specifically, the verification process typically takes 5-10 business days AFTER the documents are reviewed. The important distinction is that your documents first enter a queue to be reviewed, which can take another 3-5 business days. If you submitted your verification two days ago, realistically you're looking at potentially 2 weeks total before payments are released. However, you can request expedited processing by calling EDD and explaining your financial hardship. Make sure to mention you're on doctor-ordered bedrest for placenta previa, as medical necessity can help prioritize your claim.

I had this happen with my disability claim (not pregnancy related). Call them!!! Don't wait for the online system to update. Sometimes the identity verification gets approved but the system doesn't update to release payments automatically. I waited 3 extra weeks for nothing when one phone call fixed everything in 10 minutes.

I went through something similar with my pregnancy disability claim back in February. The identity verification took FOREVER (almost 3 weeks) and I was about to lose my mind. I tried calling the regular EDD number every day but never got through. Finally, I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to an EDD agent in about 20 minutes. It was seriously a game-changer! They basically call EDD for you and when they get someone on the line, they connect you. The agent I spoke with was able to manually verify my identity and release my payments that same day. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Check out their website at claimyr.com. Honestly, with placenta previa, you shouldn't be stressing about this stuff. Focus on taking care of yourself and your baby!

Yes! Once they manually verified my identity, they released all my back payments at once. I had the money in my account two days later. The agent told me their identity verification system gets backed up sometimes, especially with pregnancy claims for some reason. But once you talk to an actual person, they can usually resolve it quickly.

lol EDD is the WORST. they made me verify my identity TWICE for my disability claim. first time was normal then 4 weeks later they wanted more docs?? makes no sense. the whole system is broken. good luck getting ur money anytime soon

Did you check if your identity verification documents meet their requirements? Sometimes they reject them for really specific reasons like if the address on your ID doesn't perfectly match your current address, or if the image quality isn't good enough. I had to submit mine twice because apparently my driver's license scan wasn't clear enough. It's so annoying!

I wanted to clarify something important about pregnancy disability claims and identity verification. Under California Code of Regulations Section 2706-2, EDD is required to process identity verification for pregnancy-related disability within 10 business days. If they exceed this timeframe, you can request interest on your delayed payments (currently 7% annually). Also, for anyone on doctor-certified bedrest for pregnancy complications, you qualify for expedited processing. When you speak with an EDD representative, specifically request "expedited processing under CCR 2706-2 for medical necessity." This exact phrasing is important. Lastly, once your identity is verified, make sure they apply it to your entire claim period. Sometimes they only release payments from the verification date forward, not the back payments you're owed.

update on my situation - i got through to EDD yesterday finally and they said my identity was verified already but theres a "system flag" that hasnt cleared?? whatever that means. the lady said the payments should release in 24-48 hours. fingers crossed!

UPDATE: I used that Claimyr service someone recommended and got connected to an EDD representative in about 15 minutes! The rep confirmed my identity verification documents were received but hadn't been processed yet. She expedited the review using the exact phrasing suggested here about medical necessity and CCR 2706-2. She said my payments should be released within 48 hours, including all back payments. Such a relief! I'll update again when the money actually hits my account. Thank you all for your help!

FINAL UPDATE: All my payments came through today! Six weeks of back pay all at once. Such a huge relief. For anyone dealing with identity verification issues on their pregnancy disability claim, definitely call and specifically ask for expedited processing due to medical necessity. Thanks again everyone for your help!

Congratulations on getting your payments resolved, Madison! Your story gives me so much hope. I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with severe morning sickness and have been waiting 3 weeks for my identity verification to process. I submitted all my documents but haven't heard anything back. After reading through all these comments, I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service and use the specific phrasing about CCR 2706-2 for medical necessity. It's so stressful being sick AND worrying about money at the same time. Thank you for sharing your experience and keeping us updated - it really helps to know there's light at the end of the tunnel!