kinda off topic but my hubby had similar thing where he was coughing up nasty stuff and doctor said it was bronchitis too. took almost 2 weeks to get better even with antibiotics. hope ur feeling better now!

I went through this exact same situation a few weeks ago! I was out sick for just one day with food poisoning and was so confused about how to answer that question. I ended up calling EDD (took forever to get through) and the rep told me to always answer YES if I was unable to work for ANY reason on ANY day during the certification period, even if it's just one day. She explained that when you answer YES, the system will ask you to specify which days you were unavailable, and then it calculates your benefits accordingly. I still got paid for the other 4 days of that week, just not for the sick day. The rep also mentioned that it's really important to be accurate because employers report sick time usage and if there's a mismatch it can cause problems down the line. Better safe than sorry!

To all those having trouble reaching a human at the EDD. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/Ize0EkN4HDI

I'm dealing with a similar situation - had to mail in my claim forms for several weeks. Just wanted to share that I also sent mine to the same address you mentioned. It took about 3-4 weeks to process, but they did eventually get to them. Make sure you keep copies of everything you send and consider sending it certified mail so you have proof of delivery. The online system is definitely easier when it's working properly, but mailing is a viable backup option. Hope yours gets processed quickly!

Has anyone tried going to an actual EDD office in person? wondering if thats faster

@Dylan Cooper - I went through the exact same thing a few months ago! The key is persistence and having multiple backup plans. Here's what finally worked for me: 1. Try the ID.me verification if you haven't already - sometimes it works better than EDD's own system 2. If that fails, gather EVERYTHING: driver's license, passport, utility bills, bank statements, tax returns - the more official docs the better 3. Call the technical support line (not the general number) - they're more equipped to handle verification issues specifically 4. Document everything - screenshot error messages, keep notes of who you talk to and when The whole process took me about 3 weeks, but I did get it resolved. Don't panic - this is unfortunately super common right now. You've got this! 💪

i went through all this last year and got my tax refund eventually but when i filed my taxes this year it was all messed up because of the previous withholding. make sure u keep ALL the paperwork from this process for ur next tax return. the ftb sent me a weird form that i had to give my tax guy.

Just want to add that you should also request a written confirmation when you call EDD to request the Release of Withhold. Ask them to email or mail you documentation showing they've initiated the release process. This gives you proof if FTB claims they never received anything from EDD. I learned this the hard way when my case got lost in the system for 3 months because there was no paper trail. Having that written confirmation saved me when I had to escalate to supervisors at both agencies.

Quick update for anyone following this thread in the future: Holiday payment processing typically follows this pattern: 1. Sunday certification + Monday holiday = Tuesday or Wednesday deposit 2. EDD processes payments in batches - earlier certification usually means earlier batch processing 3. Money Network/BofA cards typically receive deposits 1-2 days after EDD shows 'paid' status 4. Direct deposit to personal bank accounts can take an additional business day As long as your status shows 'paid' in UI Online, your money is secure and on the way. The banking system just needs time to process it after a holiday.

Glad to hear your payment came through! This is exactly why I love this community - so many helpful people sharing their experiences. For anyone else reading this in the future, I'd also recommend signing up for text alerts through your bank so you get notified immediately when deposits hit your account. It really helps reduce the anxiety during these holiday delays. I learned that trick after my first few claims when I was constantly checking my balance every hour!