SDI claim stuck pending 10 days after doctor submitted medical certification - normal processing time?

The standard processing time is 14 days from when they receive the medical certification, but realistically it's often taking 3-4 weeks right now. My claim in March took exactly 22 days to change from pending to approved. As long as your doctor filled everything out correctly, you should be fine - it's just a waiting game. Make sure you've completed your certification for the first benefit period too, as that can sometimes hold things up.

mine took a WHOLE MONTH!! and then they denied it cuz my doctor used the wrong code or something. had to resubmit and wait AGAIN. edd is the worst!!!

I work with disability claims professionally, and I can tell you that current processing times vary significantly based on claim volume and staffing. The ten-day mark is still within normal range. A few tips: 1. Make sure your claim form and your doctor's certification dates match or overlap 2. Verify your doctor included all required medical information (diagnosis codes, functional limitations, etc) 3. If your claim shows "pending" rather than "processing with issues" or some other status, that's actually a good sign If it hits the 14-day mark with no change, then it's reasonable to start following up. But right now, your timeline is still within normal parameters.

I recently went through this same exact thing! It's so frustrating how long it takes and not being able to get any real answers. I tried calling 14 times in one day and couldn't get through. I finally tried using Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes. The rep was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my claim - turned out they were waiting on some additional verification from my employer. Might be worth checking out their demo video: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd Once I cleared up the issue, my claim was approved within 2 days.

my dr submitted my paperwork on feb 2 and my claim wasnt approved till march 1st almost a whole MONTH later!!! and then it took another week to get the card in the mail. EDD is sooooo slow its criminal honestly. people have bills to pay!!

Sometimes the status online doesn't update right away. My claim still said pending for like 3 days after I actually got my first payment. Have you checked your BofA card balance or mail for the physical card? You might actually be approved already.

The whole system is designed to delay payments and hope people just give up. I've been through it three times for different medical conditions and it always takes forever. I know ppl who gave up cuz they couldn't deal with the stress anymore. Try calling exactly at 8:00 AM when they open - slightly better chance of getting through.

One other thing to check - did you complete the ID verification process if they asked for it? Sometimes that holds up claims and the notification gets lost in email or mail. Log into your account and make sure there are no outstanding tasks or messages.

update us when your status changes! I'm curious how long it's taking for people right now.

I'm going through something similar right now - filed my SDI claim two weeks ago and it's still showing pending. The wait is really stressful when you're counting on those payments! From what I've read here and other places, it seems like 2-4 weeks is pretty normal right now, which is way longer than the 14 days they advertise. I've been trying to call every morning at 8 AM sharp but still haven't gotten through. The automated system just hangs up on you after saying they're busy. Really hoping things speed up for all of us waiting - the financial stress on top of dealing with a disability is just brutal.

I'm in a very similar situation - submitted my SDI claim about 12 days ago and my doctor sent in the medical certification 8 days ago, but I'm still stuck on "pending" status. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and nerve-wracking at the same time! It sounds like 2-4 weeks is the real timeline right now, which is so much longer than what they tell you upfront. I've been trying the 8 AM calling strategy but no luck getting through yet. The stress of waiting when you're already dealing with a medical condition and financial pressure is really overwhelming. Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and tips - it helps to know we're not alone in this frustrating process!

I'm new to this community and currently going through my first SDI claim experience. Filed about 6 days ago and my doctor submitted the medical certification 3 days ago, so I'm still early in the process but already feeling anxious reading about everyone's longer wait times! It's really eye-opening to see that the reality is 2-4 weeks instead of the 14 days they advertise. I'm trying to stay patient but it's tough when you're dealing with a medical condition and worried about finances. Has anyone noticed if certain types of conditions or diagnoses get processed faster than others, or is it pretty much just luck of the draw with the workload? Thanks for all the helpful information in this thread - it's making me feel less alone in this stressful process!