That's awesome that you got through to EDD and got it sorted out! Really glad the rep was helpful and put that note on your account. Wishing you a speedy recovery with your back injury - slipped discs are no joke. Take care of yourself and don't rush back to work before you're ready. The SDI benefits should help take some financial pressure off while you heal properly.

This is such a perfect example of why it's so important to share these kinds of experiences in the community! Your situation started out scary but you handled it exactly right - filing the SDI claim immediately and not certifying for UI while disabled. It's really reassuring to hear that EDD was actually helpful when you got through to them. For anyone else reading this who might be in a similar boat: the key takeaway is that having both claims in the system isn't the problem, it's trying to collect from both simultaneously that causes issues. Hope your back heals up quickly and completely!

my cousin just had this same problem!!! she ended up not doing the work cuz her doc wouldnt sign off on it. said somethin about liability issues if she approved work during recovery period. maybe depends on what kinda birth u had?

Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who navigated this recently. I was on SDI after my delivery and ended up doing some freelance graphic design work (also 1099). Here's what worked for me: 1. Got written approval from my OB first - she was actually supportive since it was just computer work from home 2. Called EDD using that Claimyr service (totally worth the fee btw) and spoke to a rep who walked me through the partial benefit calculation 3. Kept detailed records of every hour worked and dollar earned 4. My benefits were reduced but not eliminated - ended up being worth it financially The key thing the EDD rep told me was that as long as the work doesn't interfere with your recovery and your doctor approves it, part-time remote work during pregnancy disability is generally okay. Just be 100% transparent about reporting income. One warning though - make sure you understand how it might affect your PFL transition. I had to provide extra documentation when I switched over, but it wasn't as bad as some people make it sound. Good luck mama!

I've been having the exact same issue! The callback system worked perfectly for me last month, but this week it's been a total disaster. I answer within the first ring and just hear silence or a dial tone. Really frustrating when you're already dealing with disability claim stress. I noticed it seems to happen more during busy hours (10am-2pm), so I'm going to try Amelia's suggestion about calling early morning. Has anyone had luck getting through to report this as a technical issue to EDD directly?

I'm experiencing this too and it's incredibly frustrating! I've been trying to get through for my disability claim review for over a week now. The callback system used to be such a lifesaver, but lately it's been completely unreliable. I'll get the callback notification, answer immediately, and then just dead air or it hangs up on me. I'm wondering if this is related to increased call volume or if there's a genuine technical problem on their end. Has anyone tried using the online contact form as an alternative? I know it's slower, but at this point I'm willing to try anything. This whole situation is adding so much unnecessary stress to an already difficult process.

Yo estube en la misma situasion. Lo que ise fue buscar un grupo de Facebook de jente con problemas del EDD y encontre a alguien que me ayudo. Hay muchas personas dispuestas a compartir sus experiencias.

Te entiendo perfectamente, @Keisha Williams. Pasé por algo similar hace unos meses. Una cosa que me funcionó fue llamar a la línea principal del EDD (1-800-480-3287) y cuando me preguntaron el idioma, presioné 2 para español. Sí hay agentes que hablan español, pero son pocos y la espera es brutal. También te recomiendo que cuando finalmente logres hablar con alguien, pídeles que pongan una nota en tu expediente de que necesitas servicio en español. Esto debería ayudar en futuras llamadas. Otra opción es contactar a tu asambleísta local - muchas veces tienen personal que puede hacer llamadas en tu nombre al EDD. ¡No te desanimes, sí hay solución!

Hey Andre, huge congratulations on winning your appeal! That's such a relief after dealing with EDD's maze of bureaucracy. From what I've experienced and seen in this community, you should be on a pretty predictable bi-weekly schedule now. Since you got your lump sum on Monday, expect your next regular payment around two weeks from then - which should work out perfectly for your August rent timing. One thing that really helped me track everything was keeping a simple calendar note of when each payment hit. EDD processes on business days, so if your 14-day cycle lands on a weekend, it might shift by a day or two. Also double-check both your bank account AND the EDD debit card since they sometimes switch between payment methods without notice. Since your claim ends August 7th, you should get at least one more full bi-weekly payment, plus a final prorated payment for those last few days. The system actually becomes pretty reliable once you're past the initial appeal chaos - it's just their communication that's terrible! You've got this!

Andre, congrats on winning your appeal! That's such a huge weight off your shoulders. I just went through something similar earlier this year and wanted to share what helped me manage the uncertainty around payment timing. After my lump sum payment, I found that keeping a simple spreadsheet with my expected payment dates (every 14 days) really helped with budgeting anxiety. I'd mark the expected date, then note when it actually arrived - usually within 1-2 days of my estimate. This helped me see the pattern and plan ahead. Since your claim ends August 7th and you got paid Monday, you should definitely have another payment before August 1st for rent. The bi-weekly cycle should put you right around July 29th-31st, which is perfect timing. One more tip: if you're ever worried about a payment being late, the EDD phone system has an automated payment information line that doesn't require waiting for an agent. It's not well-publicized but can give you peace of mind. The whole process is stressful enough without payment uncertainty on top of it!