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I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Just started trying to apply for SDI yesterday and keep hitting that frustrating "ID number associated with another account" error. I've never applied for SDI before either, but reading through all these responses is giving me so much hope. The technical support line at 1-833-978-2511 that everyone keeps mentioning sounds like the real solution here. And I love the "forgot password" workaround idea - that's such creative problem-solving! @16f1cf625ae2 Thanks for posting about this and creating such a helpful discussion. It's clear this is way more common than it should be, but at least we have a roadmap now thanks to everyone sharing their experiences. Really hoping your surgery goes well and you get this sorted out quickly! This community is amazing - so many people taking the time to share detailed solutions and encouragement. Definitely makes dealing with bureaucratic nightmares a little less overwhelming! 💪
Welcome to the community! I'm also new here and just discovered this thread while dealing with the exact same error. It's incredible how many people have run into this issue - really shows there's a systemic problem with the EDD system. I'm planning to try that "forgot password" approach first thing tomorrow morning, and if that doesn't work, I'll call the technical support line at 1-833-978-2511. The fact that so many people have had success with that number gives me a lot of confidence. @16f1cf625ae2 this thread has been such a lifeline for all of us dealing with this frustrating situation! Thanks for bringing this issue to light and helping create such a supportive discussion. 🙏
I'm new to this community and just ran into this exact same error yesterday! Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring - it's clear this is a widespread system issue, not something we're doing wrong. Based on everyone's advice, I'm planning to: 1. Try the "forgot password" approach first (brilliant suggestion @d3285d7b0217!) 2. If that doesn't work, call the technical support line at 1-833-978-2511 with all my documents ready 3. Be very specific about the exact error message when I speak to them @16f1cf625ae2 Thank you so much for posting this! Your question has created such a helpful resource for everyone dealing with this frustrating issue. I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you get this account problem resolved quickly. It's amazing how this community comes together to share practical solutions. Having a clear action plan makes this whole situation feel so much more manageable! 🙏
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Hey Pedro! I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago when I had to go on disability for a back injury too. Your SDI payments will definitely go to the same EDD debit card you used for unemployment - no need to wait for a new card! Just make sure to check the expiration date on your card since it's been over a year. I'd also recommend calling the Bank of America EDD customer service line (number on the back of your card) to verify it's still active, especially since you haven't used it in a while. Sometimes they put security holds on inactive cards. My first disability payment took about 8 days after approval, so you should be good for rent timing. One heads up though - your disability weekly amount might be different from what you got on unemployment since it's calculated differently (based on your recent wages vs. unemployment formula). Hope your back heals up soon! The financial stress on top of the physical pain is no joke.
Thanks Butch! Really appreciate hearing from someone with the same type of injury - makes me feel less alone in this whole situation. That's a great point about the weekly amount potentially being different. I hadn't really thought about how the calculation might change between unemployment and disability. I should probably look into what my weekly benefit amount will be so I can plan accordingly. Definitely going to call Bank of America tomorrow to verify the card status - seems like that's the consensus advice from everyone here. 8 days is even better timing than I was hoping for! The financial stress really is brutal on top of dealing with the pain and recovery. Thanks for the heads up and hope your back is doing much better now!
I'm going through the same situation right now! Just got approved for disability after a workplace injury and was wondering about this exact thing. From reading everyone's responses, it sounds like the same EDD debit card will work, which is a huge relief. I've been stressing about the timing too since bills don't wait for bureaucracy to sort itself out. Thanks for asking this question Pedro - all the responses here are super helpful! Going to check my card expiration date and call Bank of America tomorrow to make sure everything's ready. Hope your back heals up quickly and you can get back to normal soon!
Hey Arjun! So glad this thread is helping you too - it's such a stressful situation when you're dealing with an injury and worrying about finances at the same time. The consensus here definitely seems to be that the same card works, which is awesome news for both of us! I'm planning to call Bank of America first thing tomorrow morning to verify everything is active and ready to go. Seems like that's the smart move based on everyone's advice. Hope your workplace injury recovery goes smoothly and your first payment comes through quickly too. It's nice to know we're not alone in navigating this whole process!
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btw doesnt matter that much but jus so u know EDD isnt gonna answer any SSDI questions for u. thats social security stuff. totally different offices
I went through something similar with my hearing loss claim a few years back. One thing that really helped me was keeping detailed records of how my condition affected my daily work tasks - like having trouble with phone calls, missing important audio cues, needing accommodations, etc. The SSA wants to see specific examples of functional limitations, not just medical diagnoses. Also, if you're still within the 12-month retroactive window and your earnings have been below SGA levels, don't wait any longer to apply! Every month you delay is potentially lost retroactive benefits. The application process is long enough as it is. For what it's worth, my SDI medical records from California were definitely helpful for my SSDI case, but like others mentioned, you'll need current medical evidence too. The SSA will want to see recent audiograms, documentation of complications, and statements from your doctors about your ongoing limitations. Good luck with everything - the process can be frustrating but it's worth pursuing if your condition is truly limiting your ability to work full-time.
This is really helpful advice about documenting functional limitations! I never thought about keeping track of specific work issues like missing phone calls or needing accommodations. I've definitely been struggling with similar things since my surgery - conference calls are nearly impossible and I constantly have to ask people to repeat themselves. Do you think it would be helpful to start documenting these issues now even though it's been a while since my surgery, or is it too late for that to be useful evidence?
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I just wanted to jump in and say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I'm currently waiting for my SDI claim to be processed (submitted 10 days ago) and was getting really anxious about not knowing what to expect with payments once approved. Everyone's detailed explanations about the Payment Activity section, certification processes, and potential delays have given me so much peace of mind. I've already bookmarked this thread and plan to refer back to it once my claim hopefully gets approved. It's amazing how much more useful real community experiences are compared to trying to navigate the official EDD website. Thank you all for taking the time to share your knowledge - this kind of support makes such a difference when you're dealing with disability and all the stress that comes with it!
I'm so glad this thread is helping you too! I was in the exact same position just a few weeks ago - waiting for approval and completely stressed about the unknown. This community really is a goldmine of practical information that you just can't get anywhere else. One thing I'd suggest is to start getting familiar with the SDI Online portal now while you're waiting, even though your claim isn't approved yet. You can create an account and poke around the interface so you'll know exactly where to find things like the Payment Activity section once you're approved. The 10-day mark is still pretty early in the process, so try not to worry too much about the wait time. Hang in there - sounds like you're being really proactive about preparing for what comes next!
Hey everyone! I'm brand new to SDI and just got approved yesterday after a nerve-wracking 2-week wait. This thread is absolutely incredible - I've learned more about the payment process in the last 10 minutes than I did from hours of searching the EDD website! I had no idea there was a Payment Activity section in the online portal where you can actually see your payment schedule. Just logged in and found it - my first payment should arrive in 3-4 days according to the system. The tip about staying in touch with your doctor's office about ongoing certifications is something I definitely wouldn't have thought of on my own. It's so reassuring to see how many people have successfully navigated this process and are willing to share their experiences. Thank you all for creating such a supportive community - dealing with disability is stressful enough without having to figure out the bureaucracy blindfolded!
Congratulations on getting approved! That 2-week wait must have been so stressful. I'm actually still waiting for my approval (going on 3 weeks now) and threads like this are keeping me sane. It's such a relief to hear that the Payment Activity section actually gives you real dates - I was worried I'd just be guessing when payments would come. Quick question since you just got approved - did they send you any kind of confirmation email or notification, or did you just have to keep checking your online account? I've been obsessively logging in every day but wasn't sure if I'd get some kind of alert when the decision comes through.
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I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! My SDI claim has been showing approved with a weekly benefit amount of $1,287 for the past 11 days, but still no payment date. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - I was starting to panic that something was wrong with my claim. The fact that 2-3 weeks seems to be the norm for first payments is both frustrating and reassuring. @NebulaNova I'm so glad you got it resolved with Claimyr! That gives me hope that if there is some hidden issue, it can be fixed quickly. I think I'll try calling the automated line that @Natasha Kuznetsova mentioned first, and if that doesn't work, I might give Claimyr a shot next week. It's incredible how much stress this process causes when you're already dealing with a disability and financial concerns. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support means everything!
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Ingrid Larsson
•@Yuki Kobayashi I m'in almost the exact same situation! My claim has been approved for 13 days now with a weekly benefit amount showing $1,156 (but) no payment date yet. This thread has been a godsend - I was convinced something was seriously wrong until I read everyone s'experiences. It s'ridiculous that EDD doesn t'warn people upfront that first payments can take 2-3 weeks after approval. The stress is unreal when you re'already dealing with health issues and bills piling up! I tried the automated phone line yesterday but didn t'get any additional info beyond what s'in my online account. Based on what everyone s'shared here, I think I m'going to wait until early next week and then try Claimyr if nothing changes. Hang in there - sounds like we re'all in the final stretch of this waiting game!
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Ravi Choudhury
I'm going through the exact same thing! My SDI claim was approved 8 days ago showing a weekly benefit amount of $1,034, but still no payment date anywhere. This thread has been incredibly reassuring - I had no idea that 2-3 week delays for first payments were so common! It's really frustrating that EDD doesn't communicate this timeline upfront. I've been checking my account multiple times a day thinking something was wrong. @NebulaNova your success story with Claimyr gives me hope that if there's some hidden flag, it can be resolved quickly. I'm going to try waiting through this weekend to see if anything processes with the Sunday/Tuesday payment batches, and if not, I might give them a try early next week. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's such a relief to know we're all going through this together and that payments do eventually come through!
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Alice Coleman
•@Ravi Choudhury I m'right there with you! Just hit day 10 myself with an approved claim showing $967/week but no payment date. This whole thread has been such a lifesaver - I was seriously starting to think my claim got lost in the system or something. The fact that so many of us are experiencing the exact same timeline is both maddening and comforting. It s'wild that EDD doesn t'just put a simple notice like first "payments typically take 14-21 business days after approval somewhere" obvious. Would save all of us so much stress! I m'planning to wait through the Thursday payment batch this week, and if nothing shows up by Friday, I ll'probably try that Claimyr service too. Fingers crossed we re'all in the home stretch now. Thanks for sharing - it really helps to know we re'not alone in this waiting game!
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