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Also, if you're calling about an extension, try calling early in the morning (like right when they open) or later in the afternoon. I've found the wait times are usually shorter then. And if you get disconnected, don't give up! It happened to me twice before I finally got through. The whole process took about 15 minutes once I actually got someone on the line, so it's not as bad as it seems once you're talking to a real person.
Thanks for the timing tips! I never thought about calling at different times of day. Do you remember what specific questions they asked during your call? I want to be as prepared as possible.
I just went through this process about 6 weeks ago! The call wasn't as intimidating as I thought it would be. They asked me to verify my personal info, confirm my current claim number, and explain why I needed the extension. The rep was actually pretty helpful - she walked me through exactly what documentation I needed to submit and gave me a timeline for when to expect a decision. One thing that surprised me was that they were able to process most of it over the phone, but I did have to follow up with some paperwork from my doctor. The whole call took maybe 20 minutes. Just be honest about your situation and don't be afraid to ask them to repeat something if you didn't catch it the first time!
This is so helpful, thank you! It's reassuring to hear that the rep was actually helpful and walked you through everything. I was worried they'd just give me the runaround. Did they give you a specific timeframe for submitting the doctor's paperwork after the call?
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I'm new to this community but had to jump in after reading through this whole thread! Connor, congratulations on getting everything sorted out - your persistence in calling EDD really paid off. As someone who's about to file my first disability claim (chronic condition flare-up), this entire discussion has been incredibly educational. The tips about documentation, coordinating with HR, and being precise about work days are things I never would have thought of. It's really reassuring to see how supportive this community is and how people share their real experiences with the EDD system. Thanks to everyone who contributed their knowledge here - you're helping more people than you probably realize!
Welcome to the community! It's so great to see how this thread has become such a valuable resource for people dealing with similar disability claim situations. Connor's journey really shows that persistence pays off with EDD. I'm also relatively new here but have learned so much from everyone's shared experiences. For your chronic condition flare-up, the documentation advice that's been shared throughout this thread is gold - especially keeping track of dates and symptoms. It sounds like you're already thinking ahead about the process, which puts you in a great position. Hope your claim goes smoothly, and don't hesitate to share your experience once you're through it - it'll help the next person in your situation!
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation with a shoulder injury that came back after I thought I was ready to return to work. Connor, thank you for sharing your update about the EDD call - knowing that they confirmed you can file one claim for the same condition is such a relief. I've been worried about navigating the system incorrectly and potentially losing benefits. The advice everyone has shared about documentation, being precise with dates, and coordinating with HR is invaluable. It's amazing how this community comes together to help each other through these complex processes. I'm definitely going to follow the same approach and call EDD directly to get clarification on my specific situation. Thanks to everyone who contributed their experiences - you've turned what felt like an overwhelming process into something much more manageable!
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I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My claim has been showing 'qualification' status for about 3 days and I was starting to get really anxious about it, thinking maybe I'd messed something up on my application. After reading through everyone's experiences here though, it's incredibly reassuring to know this is just part of EDD's normal review process and not a red flag! The fact that you have a new payment issued is definitely a positive sign - from what others are sharing, it sounds like they've already processed your payment and are just doing their final verification steps. I'm going to follow all the great advice here about checking my spam folder thoroughly and taking screenshots of everything in my account. Thanks so much for posting this @Ethan Brown - it's such a relief to know we're not alone in trying to navigate this confusing system! Really hoping both of our situations get resolved quickly 🤞
Hey @Statiia Aarssizan! I'm also completely new to this whole EDD thing and just joined this community because I'm dealing with the exact same situation! Seeing 'qualification' pop up on my account had me totally panicked thinking I'd somehow screwed up my application. This thread has been such a godsend though - it's amazing how we're all going through the identical confusing experience! Really appreciate everyone being so helpful and sharing their knowledge. It definitely makes this stressful process feel way less overwhelming when you realize you're not alone in trying to figure out their system. Fingers crossed we all get our payments sorted out soon! 🙏
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim just switched to 'qualification' status yesterday and I was totally freaking out thinking I'd done something wrong with my application. After reading through all these comments though, it's such a huge relief to know this is actually just their standard review process! The fact that you have a new payment issued is definitely a good sign from what everyone's sharing - sounds like they've already approved it and are just doing final verification. I'm definitely going to follow all the advice here about checking my spam folder and screenshotting everything. Thanks for posting this @Ethan Brown - it's so comforting to know we're all trying to navigate this confusing system together! Really hoping we both get our payments processed soon 🤞
Hey @Thais Soares! I just joined this community too after seeing the same 'qualification' status show up on my account this morning. I was completely panicking thinking I had messed something up, but reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief! It's incredible how many of us are going through the exact same confusing situation. This thread has been so helpful - I had no idea this was just part of their normal review process. Really appreciate how supportive everyone is being and all the practical advice about checking spam folders and taking screenshots. It definitely makes this whole stressful experience feel less scary when you know you're not alone! Hope we all get our payments sorted out quickly 🙏
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I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant and have been lurking on this thread for a while - thank you all for sharing such detailed experiences! I have two W2 jobs (restaurant server 25 hrs/week + retail cashier 15 hrs/week) and was completely overwhelmed about how to handle the SDI application until reading everyone's advice. One thing I wanted to ask about that I haven't seen mentioned - has anyone dealt with tip income reporting when you have multiple jobs? My server position involves significant tip income that gets reported on my W2, but I'm wondering if EDD looks at that differently than regular wages when calculating benefits from multiple employers. I'm also curious if anyone has experience with jobs that have very different work schedules (I work days at retail but nights/weekends at the restaurant) and whether that affected their leave coordination. The financial planning advice has been invaluable - I'm definitely going to start saving now to cover that 6-8 week buffer period everyone mentioned. This community has been so helpful for navigating what seemed like an impossible situation!
Great question about tip income! From my understanding, EDD treats tip income the same as regular wages when it's properly reported on your W-2, so your total earnings from both jobs (including tips) should count toward your benefit calculation. Since tips are subject to SDI withholding when reported, they definitely factor into your base period wages. For the scheduling coordination, I'd recommend being upfront with both employers about your pregnancy and potential leave timeline as early as possible. Having such different schedules (days vs nights/weekends) might actually make it easier to coordinate since you're probably dealing with different management teams and potentially different busy periods. Just make sure you're clear about your last day worked at each position when you file your claim - the exact dates matter for benefit timing. You're smart to start saving now! Having that financial cushion makes such a difference when you're dealing with the complexity of multiple employers plus the normal stress of pregnancy. Good luck with everything!
I actually had a very similar situation with tip income from multiple jobs! I worked as a server at a restaurant and also had a retail job, and I was worried about the same things you mentioned. The EDD absolutely counts your tip income that's reported on your W-2 as part of your base period wages - it's all treated the same when they calculate your weekly benefit amount. Just make sure all your tips were properly reported by your employer (which most restaurants do automatically now). For the scheduling coordination, I found it was actually easier having such different schedules because my managers rarely overlapped or communicated with each other. I gave both employers the same 30-day notice and coordinated my last day worked to be the same date for simplicity, even though my restaurant shifts were mostly weekends and my retail job was weekdays. One tip specific to restaurant work - if you have any workplace restrictions from your doctor (like no lifting heavy trays or prolonged standing), make sure that gets documented clearly in your medical certification. Restaurant work can be physically demanding in ways that aren't always obvious, so be detailed with your doctor about your specific job duties. This helped me avoid any complications with my claim processing. You're definitely smart to start saving early! The financial cushion made such a difference during the waiting period.
I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant and working two part-time jobs - one as a medical receptionist and another doing bookkeeping for a small accounting firm. This entire thread has been incredibly helpful! I was initially stressed about how to handle the multiple employer situation, but everyone's detailed experiences have really clarified the process for me. I wanted to share something I learned from my medical receptionist job that might help others - since I work in healthcare, I've seen a lot of disability claims come through our office. One thing I've noticed is that patients who bring a detailed list of their work duties and physical requirements to their doctor appointments tend to get much more comprehensive medical certifications. I'm planning to write up a summary of both my jobs' physical demands (standing, computer work, lifting patient files vs sitting at a desk doing data entry) to give to my doctor when it's time for the medical certification. Also, for anyone worried about the financial timing, I've been setting aside a portion of my pay from both jobs since I found out I was pregnant. Even just $50-100 per week adds up quickly and will really help during that waiting period everyone mentioned. The peace of mind of being financially prepared has made this whole process feel much more manageable!
That's such a smart approach, especially coming from someone who sees these claims processed regularly! I love the idea of preparing a detailed summary of job duties for the doctor - I never would have thought to be that proactive, but it makes total sense that it would result in a more accurate and comprehensive medical certification. Your advice about setting aside money weekly is also really practical. I'm only 8 weeks along but I think I'm going to start doing the same thing. Even small amounts add up over time, and having that financial buffer will definitely reduce stress when it's time to actually file the claim. Since you work in healthcare and see these claims regularly, have you noticed any common mistakes or missing information that tends to delay processing for people with multiple jobs? I want to make sure I avoid any pitfalls that could slow down my claim when the time comes.
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I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! I've been stuck on the "driver's license already registered" error for the past 5 days and was starting to think there was something wrong with me or my information. Reading through everyone's experiences makes it crystal clear this is a major flaw in EDD's system, not anything we're doing wrong. The strategy that's emerged from this community is fantastic: 1. Account recovery search first to find any forgotten accounts (Zara's tip is genius!) 2. Call technical support at 1-800-480-3287 at exactly 8 AM on Tuesday (Freya's timing strategy seems to be the secret sauce) 3. Have all documentation ready - SSN, license number, exact legal name formatting Emma's success story gives me real hope that this frustrating situation has a solution! It's absolutely mind-boggling that we need to become amateur IT specialists just to access benefits we've contributed to, but I'm so thankful for everyone sharing their hard-won knowledge. This thread is honestly more useful than anything on EDD's official website. I'm going to follow this game plan next Tuesday and will definitely come back to share my results. Thank you all for transforming what felt like an impossible problem into a clear roadmap for success! 🙏
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I just successfully solved this exact same issue last week! Like so many others here, I was stuck on the "driver's license already registered" error for almost two weeks. This thread has become the ultimate guide for fixing this problem - seriously better than any official EDD help documentation! I followed the community strategy that everyone has refined: 1. Used the account recovery option first and found an old incomplete account from 2020 that I'd totally forgotten about 2. Called the technical support line at 1-800-480-3287 at exactly 8:00 AM on a Tuesday (this timing tip from Freya is absolutely clutch!) 3. Had all my info ready - SSN, license number, and my legal name exactly as it appears on my license The tech support rep was able to clear the duplicate entry in about 10 minutes once I got through. The key really is calling that specific technical support number rather than the general claims line - they have much better system access to fix these backend issues. For anyone still struggling with this, don't give up! This error is super common and definitely fixable. Emma's success story gave me hope when I was feeling defeated, and I want to pay that forward. This community support has been incredible - we've basically created our own EDD troubleshooting university! 💪
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