SDI 'qualification' status showing instead of auto-payment - payment delayed?

qualification means they're reviewing ur claim again. happens to me like every 3 months. usually takes them 2-3 extra days to process. ur probably fine but good luck getting thru to ask them lol

The "qualification" status typically means your claim is going through a routine review period. This normally happens after submitting continuing eligibility forms. It's actually a good sign - it means they've received your forms and your doctor's certification, and they're processing them to ensure continued eligibility. In most cases, the payment will process within 2-3 business days after the qualification status appears. Since you mentioned it showed up today, there's a good chance your payment will post by Monday or Tuesday. Be aware that if this is around the 12-week mark of your claim, they often do a more thorough review, which can sometimes take a few days longer.

omg i HATE when this happens!! had the same thing last month and ended up waiting 10 DAYS for my money!!! EDD is such a mess i swear they do this on purpose

I've been on SDI three times over the past few years, and I've noticed the "qualification" status shows up whenever there's a change to your claim or after you submit updated forms. It doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem - just that a human needs to review something before approving the next payment. In my experience, if everything is in order with your paperwork, the payment usually processes within 3-5 business days after the qualification status appears. However, if there are any issues or missing information, it could take longer. If you're concerned, I'd suggest trying to reach EDD through the SDI Online message center. Sometimes they respond faster there than by phone.

Have you tried using Claimyr to get through to an EDD agent? I was in the same situation last month - payment delayed, couldn't get through on the phone for days. A friend recommended this service (claimyr.com) that gets you connected to an EDD representative quickly instead of dealing with the endless busy signals. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd I was skeptical but tried it and got connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. The rep explained exactly what was going on with my payment delay and actually fixed it while I was on the phone. Definitely worth it when you're worried about bills coming due.

" Qualification status means manual review is happening. This is completely normal after 12 weeks on disability claim. EDD regulations require full review of all continuing disability claims at 12-week intervals to verify medical necessity is still present. The delay is typically 3-5 business days from qualification status appearing to payment processing.'Here s my advice: 1. DO NOT submit multiple messages - this will put you at back of queue 2. If payment'doesn t appear by Wednesday, then call precisely at 8:00 AM when phones open 3. Make sure your doctor'didn t enter any new information that might trigger additional review 4. Check that your continuing eligibility answers match your original claim I process disability paperwork for a living. This is standard procedure, not something to panic aboutyet.

My sister works for EDD (not disability specifically) but she says all these computer systems are from like the stone age and sometimes they just glitch out and show weird statuses. Could just be a system error and your payment is actually processing normally.

UPDATE: I just wanted to let everyone know that my payment finally posted this morning (Monday). So it took exactly 3 business days from when the "qualification" status appeared. Everything seems to be back to normal now. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!

I'm new to this community but had to jump in because I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My "qualification" status just appeared yesterday after my 12-week review, and like you, I'm panicking about my bills. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful - especially knowing that 3-5 business days seems to be the norm. It's frustrating how EDD's system creates so much anxiety when this is apparently just routine processing. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, and @Mikayla Brown I hope your payment comes through soon!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now too! My qualification status appeared on Friday after submitting my continuing eligibility forms, and I've been refreshing my account obsessively since then. It's so stressful when you're depending on that money for basic expenses. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - especially knowing that the 3-5 business day timeline seems pretty consistent. @Mikayla Brown I'm so glad your payment came through this morning! That gives me hope that mine will process by Wednesday or Thursday. This community is such a lifesaver for navigating EDD's confusing system.

Hey everyone! I just joined this community because I'm going through this exact same situation right now. My "qualification" status appeared yesterday morning and I've been freaking out about it ever since. Like many of you, this is right around my 12-week mark (I started my claim in early January), and I had no idea this review was even a thing! Reading through all your experiences has been such a huge relief - I was convinced something had gone wrong with my claim. The fact that this seems to be completely normal routine processing makes me feel so much better. I especially appreciate @Katherine Hunter's detailed explanation about the 12-week review requirements and @A Man D Mortal sharing that their payment came through in exactly 3 days. I'm definitely going to try the message center suggestion if my payment doesn't show up by Thursday. It's so frustrating how EDD doesn't explain these processes clearly - a simple notification that says "routine review in progress" would save us all so much stress! Thanks for creating such a supportive space where we can help each other navigate this confusing system.

I'm new here but had to share my experience since I just went through this exact same thing last week! My "qualification" status appeared on a Tuesday and I was absolutely panicking because I'd never seen it before. Like many of you, this was right around my 12-week mark and I had no clue about the routine review process. I tried calling EDD dozens of times but couldn't get through, so I ended up sending a message through the SDI Online portal like @A Man D Mortal suggested. They actually responded within 24 hours (which shocked me!) and confirmed it was just the standard 12-week review. My payment processed exactly 4 business days after the qualification status appeared. What really helped me was keeping a screenshot of the qualification entry so I could track exactly when it started. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you have bills due, but based on my experience and everyone else's here, it really does seem to resolve within that 3-5 day window. Hang in there everyone - this community has been such a lifesaver for understanding EDD's confusing processes!

I'm brand new to this community but had to jump in because I'm literally going through this EXACT situation right now! My qualification status just appeared this morning after submitting my 12-week continuing eligibility forms yesterday, and I've been refreshing my account every hour since then. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief - I had no idea this was routine! Like @Mikayla Brown, I was convinced something had gone wrong with my claim. The fact that so many of you have gone through this and had payments process within 3-5 days gives me so much hope. @Katherine Hunter thank you for that detailed explanation about the 12-week review requirements - that makes perfect sense now! And @A Man D Mortal I'm definitely going to try the message center approach if my payment doesn't show up by Thursday. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD doesn't explain any of this upfront. A simple "Your claim is under routine review, expect 3-5 business days for processing" would save us all from this panic! This community is amazing for helping us navigate their confusing system. Fingers crossed my payment comes through as smoothly as everyone else's!

Welcome to everyone who's just joined! I'm relatively new here too and found this thread incredibly helpful when I was dealing with my own qualification status panic a few weeks ago. It's amazing how many of us are going through the exact same experience with the 12-week review process! I wanted to share one additional tip that worked for me - if you're really anxious about the timing, try checking your account early in the morning (around 6-7 AM). I noticed that's when EDD seems to update payment statuses most often. My payment actually showed up at 6:23 AM on the 4th business day after my qualification status appeared. Also, for anyone still waiting - try to resist the urge to refresh constantly (I know, easier said than done!). I found it just made my anxiety worse. The payment will show up when it shows up, and based on everyone's experiences here, it really does seem to follow that 3-5 day pattern pretty reliably. This community has been such a lifesaver for understanding EDD's confusing processes. It's ridiculous that we have to figure this stuff out ourselves instead of getting clear communication from them!

I'm new to this community and just wanted to say thank you to everyone who shared their experiences here! I've been on SDI for about 8 weeks now and had no idea about the 12-week review process. Reading through all these stories has been so educational - I feel much more prepared for when my turn comes around in a few weeks. It's really frustrating that EDD doesn't provide clear information about these routine procedures. The fact that so many people panic when they see "qualification" status shows there's a serious communication problem on their end. @Katherine Hunter your explanation about the 12-week review requirements was especially helpful - it's clear you really know the system! @Ethan Moore thanks for the tip about checking early morning for updates. And @Nathaniel Mikhaylov good to know the message center actually works sometimes - I'll definitely try that approach if I run into issues. This thread should honestly be pinned or something because it answers so many questions that EDD should be explaining themselves. Grateful to have found this supportive community before I hit my own 12-week mark!

I'm brand new to this community and this thread has been an absolute lifesaver! I'm currently at week 10 of my SDI claim, so reading everyone's experiences with the 12-week qualification review has been incredibly helpful in preparing me for what's coming. It's honestly shocking how many people go through this same panic when the "qualification" status appears. The fact that this seems to be completely routine yet EDD provides zero explanation is just mind-blowing. @Katherine Hunter your breakdown of the review process was so informative - it's clear the system is designed this way for legitimate reasons, but the communication is terrible. I'm bookmarking this thread for when my turn comes in a couple weeks. The tips about checking early morning, using the message center, and keeping screenshots for tracking are all things I'll definitely use. Most importantly, knowing that 3-5 business days seems to be the standard timeline will hopefully help me avoid the panic that everyone else went through. Thanks to @Mikayla Brown for starting this discussion and to everyone who shared their experiences. This community is doing EDD's job better than EDD does!

I'm new to this community and just stumbled across this incredibly helpful thread! I'm currently at week 9 of my SDI claim, so reading everyone's experiences with the 12-week qualification review has been eye-opening. I had absolutely no idea this was even a thing that happened! It's so frustrating that EDD doesn't communicate any of this upfront. Like so many others have said, a simple explanation that routine reviews happen at 12 weeks would save everyone from this unnecessary panic. @Katherine Hunter your detailed breakdown of why these reviews are required was incredibly informative - it makes sense from a regulatory standpoint, but the lack of transparency is just awful. I'm definitely saving this thread for reference when my time comes in a few weeks. The practical tips everyone shared - checking early morning, using the message center, keeping screenshots for timing, and most importantly knowing that 3-5 business days is the normal timeframe - are all invaluable. @Mikayla Brown thank you for starting this discussion, and to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and help others through this stressful process. This community is filling such an important gap in EDD's terrible communication. I'll be sure to update with my own experience when I hit the 12-week mark!

I'm brand new to this community and this thread has been absolutely incredible! I just started my SDI claim last week and had no idea about any of these processes. Reading through everyone's experiences with the 12-week qualification review has been so educational and honestly a bit scary - I can't imagine how panicked I would have been if that status suddenly appeared without any context. It's really eye-opening to see how many people go through this exact same stress every 12 weeks, and how EDD provides literally zero explanation about it. @Katherine Hunter your detailed explanation about the regulatory requirements makes perfect sense, but like everyone else has said, EDD's communication is just terrible. I'm definitely bookmarking this thread and will be prepared when my turn comes around in about 11 weeks. The practical advice about checking early morning, using the message center, and knowing that 3-5 business days is normal processing time is invaluable. Most importantly, just knowing this is routine and not a sign that something's wrong will hopefully save me from the panic that everyone else experienced. Thanks to @Mikayla Brown for starting such an important discussion and to everyone who shared their experiences to help others. This community is doing what EDD should be doing - actually explaining their processes clearly!