As someone new to this community, I've been following this thread and it's been such an incredible learning experience! The way everyone came together to help identify that this is actually a workers' compensation case rather than an SDI issue has been amazing to watch. I wanted to share a resource that hasn't been mentioned yet - the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) also has self-help resources on their website (wcab.ca.gov) including guides in multiple languages. If there are any disputes with the workers' comp claim down the road, they have information about the appeals process. Also, for documentation purposes, it might be worth having your husband's doctor note in his medical records that this injury is work-related. Sometimes having that clearly documented from the beginning can prevent complications later if there are any questions about the cause of the injury. The transformation of this thread from an SDI question to a comprehensive workers' comp guide has been remarkable. Your husband is so fortunate to have someone advocating for him, and I'm sure this discussion will help many other workers who find themselves in similar situations. California's protections for all workers regardless of immigration status really shine through in everyone's responses here. Wishing your husband a complete recovery and hoping the workers' comp process goes smoothly once you get it properly filed!

I'm new to this community but wanted to add my voice to everyone saying this should definitely be a workers' comp claim! I went through something similar with my brother who injured his shoulder at his warehouse job. One thing I learned that might help - when you request the DWC-1 form from the employer, send it via email so you have a record of when you asked. If they don't respond within a few days, that documentation can be helpful when you file directly with the state. Also, make sure your husband doesn't sign anything from his employer about "light duty" or "modified work" without understanding what it means. Sometimes employers try to get injured workers back to work too early to avoid paying full workers' comp benefits. The medical documentation is absolutely crucial - his doctor needs to be very specific about work restrictions and why he can't perform his normal job duties. Vague statements like "take it easy" won't be sufficient for a strong claim. You're doing the right thing by advocating for him! California really does protect all workers in these situations, and it sounds like you now have all the resources you need to move forward with the workers' comp claim. Hope his recovery goes well!

I've been on SDI for about 4 months now (torn ACL from a sports injury) and also use Wells Fargo. Everyone here is giving you spot-on advice! Your payment will absolutely be there tomorrow morning - Wells Fargo is incredibly consistent with SDI deposits. Mine have hit between 12:15am and 1:45am on the payment date every single time without exception. Since your rent is due the day after your payment date, you'll have plenty of time to get everything sorted out. I totally get the first payment anxiety though - I was checking my account obsessively that first night! But once you see how reliable Wells Fargo is with SDI timing, it becomes so much less stressful. Pro tip: download the Wells Fargo mobile app if you haven't already and set up instant deposit notifications. That way you'll know the exact moment it hits without having to constantly refresh your balance. Your herniated disc is going to need that full 6 weeks to heal properly - don't make the mistake of going back too early like I tried to do! Take care and don't stress about tomorrow's payment.

I've been on SDI for about 6 weeks now (rotator cuff surgery) and I also have Wells Fargo. Everyone here is absolutely correct about the timing - your payment will definitely be there when you wake up tomorrow morning! My SDI payments have consistently hit my account between 12:00am and 1:30am on every single payment date without fail. Since your rent is due the day after your payment date, you'll have the entire day to handle that payment stress-free. I completely understand that first payment anxiety - I was literally refreshing my Wells Fargo app every 10 minutes starting at 11:45pm! But after multiple payments, I can tell you that Wells Fargo processes SDI deposits like absolute clockwork. Now I just check once when I wake up and it's always there. One tip that really helped me: set up account alerts in the Wells Fargo app for deposits over a certain amount (like $100). You'll get an instant notification when it hits, usually around 12:30am, so you don't have to lose sleep wondering about it. Take that herniated disc recovery seriously and don't rush back to work early - I made that mistake and had to extend my claim by 2 weeks. The full healing time is worth it in the long run. You're going to be perfectly fine with your rent timing tomorrow!

This thread has become such an incredible resource! As someone who works as a patient advocate helping people navigate insurance and disability claims, I'm constantly referring clients to discussions like this because the real-world experiences and solutions shared here are invaluable. @Levi Parker your persistence in getting that $2,800 back is inspiring - so many people would have given up after hitting EDD's phone system nightmare. Your detailed documentation of the entire resolution process is going to help countless others who find themselves in similar situations. @Emma Taylor your healthcare administration perspective adds such important context about preventing these errors upfront. The red flags you mentioned should honestly be part of a standard patient education guide. @Hunter Hampton @AstroAlpha the technical expertise you've shared about the DE 2525XX correction process is spot-on and fills a huge gap in publicly available information. @Aaron Boston the Claimyr recommendation has clearly been a game-changer for multiple people in this thread - it's both frustrating and amazing that a third-party service works better than the official government system, but I'm grateful it exists. What strikes me most about this discussion is how it demonstrates the power of community knowledge sharing. You've collectively created a more comprehensive guide to EDD disability claim corrections than anything available on official websites. This is exactly why peer support communities are so vital for navigating complex bureaucratic systems!

This thread is absolutely incredible! As someone who's been dealing with EDD for years through various claims, I'm blown away by the level of detailed, actionable advice shared here. @Levi Parker congratulations on getting your $2,800 back - your persistence really paid off and your step-by-step documentation is going to help so many people! @Hunter Hampton @AstroAlpha @Emma Taylor the technical expertise you've all shared about the DE 2525XX form, correction processes, and red flags to watch for is invaluable. It's honestly better information than anything I've found on EDD's official website after years of dealing with them. @Aaron Boston @Chloe Zhang thank you for introducing everyone to Claimyr! I wish I had known about this service during my previous claim nightmares. The fact that a third-party service can get you through to EDD faster than their own phone system is both ridiculous and amazing. What really stands out to me is how this community has come together to create a comprehensive resource that fills the gaps left by inadequate official guidance. Everyone from newcomers sharing their struggles to experienced members offering solutions - it's exactly what these support communities should be. For anyone still reading through this thread, bookmark it! The collective wisdom here about navigating EDD's bureaucracy, avoiding common pitfalls, and resolving errors is pure gold. Thank you all for taking the time to help each other succeed in getting the benefits we're entitled to!

This thread has been incredibly informative! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - my disability claim for a shoulder injury was just extended and I'm in that confusing limbo of not knowing whether I need to certify or not. What really strikes me from reading everyone's experiences is how much the process seems to depend on factors that EDD doesn't clearly communicate to us. The fact that doctor coding, medical group vs independent practice, and even which forms are used can all affect whether you get automatic payments or need to certify is honestly mind-blowing. I'm going to follow the advice here and check my Claim Details section for the "Certification Requirements" field that @Aisha Abdullah mentioned, and also call my doctor's office to ask what they indicated about my condition status like @Max Knight suggested. It's frustrating that we have to become detectives to figure out our own benefit process, but I'm grateful for this community sharing real experiences and practical tips. The spreadsheet tracking idea and screenshot documentation are going on my to-do list immediately. For anyone else reading this thread - save it! This is honestly better guidance than anything I've found on the official EDD website.

Wow, this entire thread has been like a masterclass in navigating EDD's disability system! I'm brand new to this community and currently dealing with my first disability claim for a herniated disc. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both enlightening and honestly a bit overwhelming - it's clear that EDD's processes are way more complicated and inconsistent than I initially thought. What really stands out to me is how much detective work we all have to do just to understand our own benefits. The tips about checking the "Certification Requirements" field, tracking everything in spreadsheets, taking screenshots, and actually calling your doctor's office to understand how they coded your condition - this is all stuff that should be clearly explained by EDD but apparently isn't. I'm not at the extension stage yet, but I'm already implementing the organizational strategies mentioned here. Setting up calendar reminders for 3 weeks and 1 week before my claim ends, creating a tracking spreadsheet, and building a relationship with my doctor's disability coordinator. Better to be over-prepared than caught off guard later! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially @Luca Conti for starting this discussion and then coming back with the update after talking to EDD. This kind of real-world information is invaluable for those of us trying to navigate this system while dealing with injuries and medical issues.

Just wanted to add my experience to this incredibly helpful thread! I'm currently on day 7 of "pending medical certification review" for my surgery recovery claim, and reading through everyone's strategies has given me so much hope and practical steps to take. The 8:01 timing trick is absolutely brilliant - it never occurred to me that waiting just one minute would help avoid the massive rush of people all calling exactly at 8:00 AM. I'm planning to try this tomorrow morning, and if that doesn't work, Lucas's Tuesday 2:30 PM approach sounds like a great alternative strategy. After reading about all the last day worked discrepancies that Mohamed, Kyle, and others encountered, I immediately reached out to my HR department. Thankfully, our dates match perfectly, so at least I can rule that out as the issue. It's incredible how such a small administrative detail can cause weeks of delays for so many people. I'm also taking Miguel's advice about having screenshots and confirmation numbers ready when I do get through. The tip about being very specific with questions instead of just asking "what's wrong" seems crucial based on everyone's success stories. This community has turned what felt like an impossible situation into a clear action plan. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive environment when dealing with this broken system!

Reading through this entire thread has been such an eye-opener! I'm currently on day 13 of "pending medical certification review" for my back surgery claim, and honestly was starting to lose hope until I found this community. The 8:01 timing trick is absolutely genius - I can't believe such a simple 60-second delay could make such a huge difference in getting through the phone lines. I'm definitely trying this first thing tomorrow morning along with Lucas's Tuesday afternoon backup strategy. After seeing how many people had last day worked discrepancies (Mohamed, Kyle, Mei, Carmen), I called my HR department today and discovered we had the same issue! They reported my last day as Friday when I actually stopped working Thursday due to pre-surgery appointments. At least now I know exactly what to ask about when I get through. What really stands out to me is how being super specific with questions gets better results than just asking "what's wrong with my claim." I'm going to ask directly about the date discrepancy and any medical certification flags, just like the successful callers did. Thank you all for creating such an incredible resource through your shared experiences. This thread has literally transformed my approach from random desperate calling to having a clear strategy with proven tactics. The community support here is amazing - will definitely update once I break through!