DONT FORGET TO APPEAL IF YOU GET DENIED! A lot of people give up after the first rejection, but many cases get approved on appeal. Keep fighting!

Thanks for starting this thread, Liam! I went through the SDI application process about 6 months ago and it was definitely overwhelming at first. One thing I'd add to the great advice already shared - make sure you're applying for the right program. SDI (State Disability Insurance) is different from SSDI (Social Security Disability). SDI is for short-term disabilities and you need to have paid into the system through payroll deductions. The good news is SDI applications are usually processed faster than federal disability claims. Also, don't be discouraged if you need to provide additional documentation - it's totally normal for them to request more info. You've got this! 💪

I've been following this thread and wanted to share my recent experience with a similar issue. I accidentally put the wrong start date for my last job on my EDD application and was stressed about it affecting my claim. Here's what I learned: EDD actually prefers when people proactively correct mistakes rather than letting them sit. When I finally got through to a rep (took about a week of trying), she told me that honest mistakes like these happen all the time and they have a straightforward process to fix them. The rep was able to update my information right there on the call and explained that since I hadn't been paid any benefits yet, the correction wouldn't cause any overpayment issues. She also mentioned that the system will automatically recalculate everything based on the corrected info. One tip that really helped me get through on the phone: I called exactly at 8:00 AM (not 8:01 like some people suggest) on a Wednesday. It took about 20 minutes of being on hold, but I did get through. Also, have your Social Security number and all your employment details ready before you call - they'll want to verify everything. Don't stress too much about this - you're being honest and proactive, which is exactly what they want to see. The correction should be pretty straightforward since you caught it early!

I'm dealing with a somewhat similar situation right now! I didn't make a mistake on my application, but I've been trying to get through to EDD for weeks about a different issue and it's been incredibly frustrating. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful - I had no idea about services like Claimyr or some of these phone timing strategies. @CyberSamurai - based on what everyone is saying here, it sounds like you're handling this the right way by being proactive about correcting the mistake. The fact that you haven't certified for any weeks yet should definitely work in your favor. I'd try the 8:00 AM call strategy that @Logan Greenburg mentioned, and if that doesn't work, maybe give that Claimyr service a shot. One thing I wanted to add - when you do get through to someone, maybe ask them to email you a confirmation of the correction they made, or at least get some kind of reference number for the change. That way you have documentation that the correction was requested and processed. Good luck getting this sorted out!

I'm new to this community but currently going through the exact same situation! My EDD payment has been showing "paid" for 3 days now and I'm almost certain I accidentally entered my Cash App routing number instead of my actual bank account info when I set up direct deposit. I've been absolutely panicking because my car payment is due tomorrow and I have literally $12 in my checking account. This thread has been an absolute lifesaver - reading everyone's real experiences and timelines is the first time I've felt any hope since this mess started. It sounds like the 3-5 business day bounce back period is super consistent, so hopefully I'll see some movement by early next week. The fact that EDD automatically issues the Money Network card once the rejection comes back is honestly such a relief because I've been trying to call them for 2 days straight with no luck getting through. I'm definitely going to start that timeline tracker someone mentioned - constantly refreshing UI Online and my bank account is driving me absolutely crazy. Has anyone dealt with Cash App specifically rejecting EDD payments? I'm wondering if their system bounces government transfers back faster or slower than traditional banks. Either way, knowing this community exists and that so many people have gotten through this exact situation is keeping me from completely losing it right now. Thank you all for sharing your stories!

I'm also new here and going through this exact nightmare right now! My payment has been showing "paid" for 4 days and I'm pretty sure I entered my old Bank of America account that I closed last year instead of my current Credit Union account. I've been completely stressed because my student loan payment is due next week and I'm already behind on groceries. Reading through everyone's experiences here has honestly been the most helpful thing I've found anywhere - way better than the useless EDD website or trying to get through their impossible phone system. The consistent 3-5 day timeline for rejected payments bouncing back to EDD that everyone's sharing is giving me actual hope instead of just panicking in the dark. I'm definitely going to start that timeline tracker idea and stop obsessively refreshing UI Online every hour. It's such a relief to know the Money Network card process happens automatically once the rejection comes back - I was terrified I'd have to somehow get through to EDD customer service to fix this mess. For anyone else going through this stress right now, this community is seriously saving my sanity. Knowing that so many people have dealt with this exact situation and gotten their money eventually makes me feel way less alone in this whole mess. The EDD system is clearly broken but at least we're all figuring out how to navigate it together!

I went through something very similar earlier this year and wanted to share what helped me navigate this confusing situation. Your mixed decision is actually more common than you'd think - the 1256 ruling in your favor is the major victory here since it means no disqualification penalty for how your employment ended. The 1253(c) denial for your hospital weeks makes complete sense and shows you did the right thing by honestly reporting you weren't available. Here's what worked for me when calling EDD: Set multiple alarms for 7:58 AM and start dialing at exactly 8:00 when they open. I also had better luck on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Have your appeal letter ready with all the case and subcase numbers - they'll need those to pull up your file. When you finally get through (and you will!), ask the rep to walk you through exactly which weeks they're processing for payment and request they send you an email summary. This saved me a ton of headaches later when there was confusion about payment amounts. The good news is once they process this, you should see substantial backpay for all eligible weeks. In my case, it took about a week after speaking to the rep for the payments to hit my account. Keep certifying while you wait - don't give them any excuse to create new issues! You're so close to getting this resolved. The hardest part (winning the appeal) is already behind you!

This is actually really encouraging news! I know the legal language makes it sound confusing, but you essentially won the big battle here. The 1256 ruling means you avoided what could have been a lengthy disqualification period - that's huge! The 1253(c) denial is just for those hospital weeks where you correctly reported being unavailable. I had a similar split decision last year and here's what helped me get through to EDD: Call at exactly 8:00 AM when they open (set your alarm for 7:58 AM and start dialing right at 8). I also found Tuesday and Wednesday mornings had shorter wait times. Have your appeal decision ready with those subcase numbers - they'll need them to process everything. When you get through, ask them to implement the judge's decision and send you email confirmation of which weeks they're processing for payment. This documentation saved me when there were later questions about payment amounts. You should receive backpay for all weeks except the hospital period. It might come as multiple deposits rather than one lump sum, so don't worry if the amounts look strange initially. Most importantly, keep certifying for current weeks while waiting - don't let any new eligibility issues pop up. The part about your employer's reserve account doesn't affect your benefits at all. You're in the home stretch now - the hardest part (winning the appeal) is done!

This is really helpful info for anyone considering part-time work while on benefits! I went through something similar after being laid off from my retail management job. One thing I'd add is that you should also consider how taking the part-time job might affect your job search requirements. EDD still expects you to be actively looking for work and available for full-time employment. Make sure the part-time schedule doesn't conflict with potential interviews or job opportunities in your field. I found it actually helped my job search because I was networking with new people and staying active in the workforce, plus the financial stress was reduced so I could be more selective about full-time opportunities rather than taking the first desperate offer. The income boost really does make a difference - you're making the smart choice here!

Just want to add something that helped me when I was in a similar situation - make sure you understand the difference between "able and available" requirements when working part-time. EDD still expects you to be available for full-time work, so if your part-time schedule is too restrictive (like if it's during typical business hours when interviews happen), it could potentially cause issues with your claim. I worked evenings/weekends at a retail job while collecting benefits and it worked perfectly. But a friend of mine had problems because her part-time job was 9-5 Monday-Wednesday and EDD questioned whether she was truly "available" for full-time employment during those days. The key is being able to honestly say you're available and actively seeking full-time work. Document your job search activities and be ready to explain how your part-time schedule doesn't interfere with your availability for full-time opportunities. Most people don't run into issues, but it's good to be aware of this aspect!