SDI claim denied due to 100% salary from employer - need advice on EDD appeal

I found a way to solve denied short-term disability claim issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SIWJWLrcFk

Ugh, the EDD system is such a mess! I've been there, buddy. When you call, make sure to ask about any exceptions or additional documentation you can provide. Sometimes they don't tell you everything upfront.

Here's the deal with short-term disability and full pay: • If your employer is paying you 100%, you typically don't qualify for state disability benefits • This is because SDI is meant to replace lost wages • However, there might be exceptions depending on your specific situation • Some companies have policies where they 'top up' your SDI benefits to 100% of your salary When you call EDD: 1. Explain your situation clearly 2. Ask about any possible exceptions 3. Inquire if there's a way to coordinate benefits with your employer 4. Request information on appeal process if needed Remember, laws can vary, so don't give up! Good luck!

have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, the EDD website is about as useful as a chocolate teapot sometimes

I'm in the same boat! My claim got denied for the exact same reason last month. Still trying to figure it out. Let me know if you have any luck!

Pro tip: Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know what might be important later if you need to appeal.

Have you considered reaching out to your HR department? They might be able to provide some clarity on how your company's policy interacts with state benefits.

plot twist: the real disability was the friends we made along the way 🤔

Okay, hear me out: what if you asked your company to stop paying you 100% temporarily? Then reapply for SDI? Might be worth exploring if you're really set on getting state benefits.

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree just to navigate this stuff? 🙃 Maybe we should start a support group: 'EDD Survivors Anonymous

I went through something similar last year! The key thing to understand is that SDI is designed to replace lost wages, so if you're getting 100% pay from your employer, EDD sees that as "no lost wages to replace." When you call for your appeal, ask specifically about: - Whether your employer is paying you directly OR if they're supplementing SDI benefits - If there's a coordination of benefits form your employer should have filed - Whether you can switch to a partial pay arrangement that would make you eligible Also, check your employee handbook - some companies have policies where they pay the difference between SDI and your full salary, which is different from just paying you 100% outright. That distinction matters to EDD! Keep pushing back on the appeal - I've seen cases where it took 2-3 attempts but people eventually got it sorted out. Don't give up! 💪