Congratulations on winning your appeal! I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago. The Appeals Board does automatically notify EDD, but here's what I learned: give it about 5-7 business days, then definitely call to confirm they've received and processed the decision. In my case, the notification went through fine, but my claim was stuck in some kind of "pending review" status that required a manual push from an EDD rep. Once they cleared that, I got my backpay within 3 business days. Also, make sure to keep certifying during this waiting period - those weeks will flip from "disqualified" to "paid" once they update your claim status. The whole process took about 2 weeks total for me, but calling definitely sped things up. Good luck!

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago! I won my appeal for the same "voluntary quit" issue and was also unsure about next steps. Here's what I learned: The Appeals Board does automatically send the decision to EDD, but there's often a delay in their system actually processing it. I waited about 10 days and then called EDD to confirm they had received the decision. The rep told me it was in their queue but needed to be manually reviewed and updated in their system. She was able to expedite it right then and there, and my payments started showing up within 48 hours. My advice: wait about a week to give the automatic process a chance to work, then call to confirm. Also, definitely keep certifying during this waiting period - all those "disqualified" weeks will flip to "paid" once they update your claim. The backpay should include everything from when you were originally disqualified. Hope this helps and congrats on winning your appeal!

I'm in the same boat, girl. These government systems are a joke. We're just trying to take care of our babies and they make it so hard. Sending you strength! 💪👶

I went through something similar last year! A few things that might help: 1. Check if you filed within the right timeframe - SDI has strict deadlines after childbirth 2. Make sure your doctor's certification was complete and properly filled out 3. Verify that you had enough wages reported in your base period (they look at specific quarters) 4. Sometimes it's as simple as a missing signature or date on the forms Also, try calling first thing in the morning (8 AM sharp) - I had better luck getting through then. The SDI number is different from regular unemployment, so make sure you're calling 1-800-480-3287 specifically for disability claims. Don't give up! The system is frustrating but you deserve those benefits, especially as a new mom. Keep us posted on how it goes!

@profile3 I actually used Claimyr like you suggested! It worked exactly as advertised - I was connected to an EDD rep in about 15 minutes. Completely worth it after days of frustration trying to get through on my own. Now I'm just waiting for my eligibility interview which is scheduled for next week. Fingers crossed!

I'm so glad you got through and found out what was going on! This is exactly why I joined this community - to learn from others' experiences with EDD issues. I'm a substitute teacher and have been worried about potential problems with my summer claim since I also had some unpaid time off during my base period. Your situation gives me hope that even when there are multiple issues, they can be resolved if you get the right person on the phone. Please keep us updated on how your eligibility interview goes - I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from knowing the outcome. Good luck!

btw ur friend might qualfy for the altenative base period if the regular 1 doesnt work out!!! they look at diferent quarters

As someone who went through the EDD process recently, I'd highly recommend your friend apply online through UI Online rather than trying to call. The online system walks you through each step and lets you save your progress. Also, make sure she has her Social Security card, driver's license, and any tax documents (W-2s, 1099s) from 2022 ready before starting. The system will ask for employer information going back to her base period, so having those documents handy will make the process much smoother. One thing that helped me was writing down all my employers and approximate dates before I started the application - it made filling out that section much faster.

Has anyone tried the UI Online message center instead of calling? My brother-in-law couldn't get through on the phone either but he sent a detailed message through his UI Online account (under Contact EDD) about his disqualification issue. He included his phone number and asked for a callback. An EDD rep called him back 3 days later and fixed his issue. Might be worth trying along with the phone strategies!

I've been in your exact situation and know how stressful it is! Here's what worked for me after weeks of trying: I used the calling strategy mentioned above (calling at 8:01am, not 8:00) combined with the Claimyr service that Hunter mentioned. The service cost me $20 but it was worth every penny to avoid the endless calling. When I finally got through to an EDD rep, they found that my documents were uploaded correctly but got stuck in their review queue. The rep was able to manually push my case through and remove the disqualification within 2 days. In the meantime, definitely file that appeal Andrew mentioned - it gives you a safety net and shows EDD you're serious about disputing the decision. Also, since you mentioned rent is due soon, call 211 for emergency assistance programs in your area. Many have funds specifically for people waiting on unemployment benefits. You're not alone in this - the system is overwhelmed but your case sounds like a simple processing error that can be fixed once you reach the right person. Keep pushing!