I'm so sorry you're dealing with this nightmare while recovering from such a serious construction injury! A crushed leg sounds absolutely terrible, and the financial stress on top of physical pain is just awful. Reading through this entire thread, it's clear that EDD's "Pending Medical Forms" status is basically their broken way of saying "we have your stuff but haven't looked at it yet." At 11 days since your doctor submitted everything, you're actually still well within that frustrating but apparently normal 14-20 business day processing window everyone's mentioned. The advice about calling your orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to verify they used the DE 2501 form (not just a regular medical note) is crucial - that seems to trip up a lot of claims. Also make sure they double-check your SSN, birthdate, and claim ID were all entered correctly since even small errors can cause major delays. One thing that might help your anxiety: start checking both your claim status AND payment history tabs daily since they apparently don't sync up properly. Sometimes payments get processed before the status updates. Document everything with dates and screenshots too - if this drags on, you'll want that paper trail for backdating requests. The waiting is brutal when bills are piling up, but construction injuries are serious and deserve proper recovery time. You've got a whole community here who understands exactly what you're going through. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation right now! Filed my SDI claim on July 10th after injuring my back in a warehouse accident, and my doctor submitted the medical certification electronically on July 11th. It's only been a day but reading through this entire thread has been both eye-opening and incredibly reassuring. I had no idea that the "Pending Medical Forms" status lasting 2-3 weeks was completely normal with EDD's system - I was already starting to panic that something might go wrong! The detailed advice here is amazing, especially about verifying the DE 2501 form was used correctly and checking both claim status AND payment history sections daily since they don't sync up. I'm definitely calling my doctor's office Monday to double-check they submitted everything properly with accurate personal information. It's absolutely insane that we have to become EDD system experts just to access benefits we're legally entitled to while recovering from work injuries, but I'm so grateful this community exists to help navigate this bureaucratic nightmare. The financial pressure is already hitting since I can't work and have medical bills from the ER, but knowing what to expect over the next few weeks from everyone's experiences really helps set realistic expectations. Thank you all for sharing such helpful insights and supporting each other through this broken system!

I work at a medical office and deal with EDD fax submissions regularly. Just want to confirm that (855) 341-6574 is correct - we've been using it since January 2025 with good success. One thing I'd add is to have your doctor's office send the fax during business hours (8am-4pm) if possible. We've noticed better delivery rates during peak staffing times. Also, if your doctor's office has a multi-function printer, make sure they're using "Fine" resolution mode - we had issues with EDD rejecting forms that were too blurry from standard resolution faxes.

Just wanted to add my recent experience - I had my doctor fax forms to (855) 341-6574 about two weeks ago and EDD processed them within 5 business days, which was much faster than I expected! One thing that really helped was that my doctor's office called me right after faxing to give me the confirmation number from the fax machine. I wrote it down and when I called EDD to follow up, having that confirmation number made the whole process smoother. The rep was able to locate my forms immediately in their system. So definitely ask your doctor's office to save that confirmation sheet and give you the details!

I went through this exact same situation last year! I was panicking because I couldn't find any tax documents for my SDI pregnancy benefits from 2023. After doing a ton of research and calling around, I learned that California SDI benefits (including pregnancy disability) are NOT federally taxable, which is why you don't receive a 1099 form. It's actually a nice surprise since most income sources are taxable! Just make sure you keep good records of the payments you received in case you ever need them for other purposes, but you can file your 2024 taxes without worrying about reporting the SDI pregnancy benefits. Hope this helps ease your stress like it did mine!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! I received SDI for pregnancy disability from September through December 2024 and have been checking my mail daily for a 1099 form. Reading through all these responses has been so helpful - I had no idea that SDI pregnancy benefits weren't federally taxable! I was getting really anxious about missing a tax deadline or filing incorrectly. It's such a relief to learn that this is completely normal and that I don't need to report these benefits on my federal return. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is so valuable for navigating all the confusing aspects of EDD benefits!

So just checking back here - did u get ur claim figured out? I'm curious what happened since I might be in similar boat soon with my pregnancy leave ending next month 😬

I'm going through something very similar right now! My pregnancy disability ended last week and I'm dealing with postpartum anxiety. My doctor wants me to file a new claim too. Reading through all these responses is SO helpful - I was totally confused about the dates too. It's reassuring to see that @aa3cde904ab6 got approved so quickly following this advice. I'm definitely going to use my original last day worked and make sure my doctor is super clear about the new diagnosis date. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

I went through this exact same stress just a couple months ago! My claim was approved and I kept checking my mailbox every single day like a crazy person waiting for that card. Here's what I learned: The card definitely comes AFTER your first payment is processed, not when you're approved. You can track this on your SDI Online account - once you see "Payment Issued" status, that's when the 7-10 business day countdown starts for the card to arrive. A few things that would have saved me some panic if I'd known: - The envelope is super plain and says "Bank of America" not "EDD" - You can call BoA at 1-866-692-9374 to confirm they mailed it (they'll give you the date it was sent) - If you're really desperate, apparently you can go to any BoA branch with ID and your SDI account info to do a teller withdrawal before the card arrives I was so worried about rent too, but the card showed up exactly when everyone said it would. The waiting is terrible when you need the money, but it's coming! Just keep checking that SDI Online account for your payment status.

I just went through this exact situation last month! My disability claim was approved on a Wednesday, first payment processed the following Monday, and my card arrived exactly 8 business days later. Here's what really helped me during the wait: - Download the Bank of America mobile app once your card arrives - you can check your balance and transaction history instantly - The card activation process is super quick (can do it online or by phone) - Don't worry about the April 15th thing - that's definitely not related to disability cards One thing I wish I'd known: if you're really strapped for cash while waiting, some grocery stores and pharmacies will let you get cash back even with a debit card that hasn't been activated yet (as long as the funds are loaded). Just need to use it as credit instead of debit. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when bills are due, but based on everyone's experiences here, your card should arrive within the next week or so. Keep checking that plain white envelope from Bank of America - it really does look like junk mail!