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my cousin just had this same problem!!! she ended up not doing the work cuz her doc wouldnt sign off on it. said somethin about liability issues if she approved work during recovery period. maybe depends on what kinda birth u had?
That's a good point - I had a pretty straightforward delivery, but I guess every doctor has different comfort levels with approving work. I'll definitely ask at my appointment.
Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who navigated this recently. I was on SDI after my delivery and ended up doing some freelance graphic design work (also 1099). Here's what worked for me: 1. Got written approval from my OB first - she was actually supportive since it was just computer work from home 2. Called EDD using that Claimyr service (totally worth the fee btw) and spoke to a rep who walked me through the partial benefit calculation 3. Kept detailed records of every hour worked and dollar earned 4. My benefits were reduced but not eliminated - ended up being worth it financially The key thing the EDD rep told me was that as long as the work doesn't interfere with your recovery and your doctor approves it, part-time remote work during pregnancy disability is generally okay. Just be 100% transparent about reporting income. One warning though - make sure you understand how it might affect your PFL transition. I had to provide extra documentation when I switched over, but it wasn't as bad as some people make it sound. Good luck mama!
This is really helpful, thank you! It sounds like you had a much smoother experience than some others here. Can I ask what kind of documentation you had to provide when transitioning to PFL? I want to be prepared for that part too since it seems like that's where a lot of people run into issues.
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Ive heard rumors that they're updating their systems soon. Supposedly it'll make everything faster. Anyone know if thats true or just more 🐂💩?
Listen up, y'all. The key is to be a squeaky wheel. Call every. single. day. Eventually, they'll get so annoyed they'll fast-track your claim just to get rid of you. Works like a charm 😈
Lmao savage but effective. I respect the hustle 💯
Idk man, I tried that and they just got mad at me. Guess it depends on who you get?
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did u check ur spam folder? sometimes edd emails go there
Just checked all my email folders including spam and nothing from EDD. They seem to be allergic to communication!
I'm dealing with something similar right now - been stuck on "pending processing" for 3 weeks after a workplace injury. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're dealing with medical bills and no income. From what I've gathered here and other forums, it seems like EDD is severely understaffed and claims are just sitting in digital piles waiting for review. One thing that helped me was setting up automatic daily checks of my SDI account at the same time each day (I do it with my morning coffee) so I don't obsessively refresh throughout the day. Also documenting every interaction attempt like @Sean O'Brien mentioned - I keep a simple spreadsheet with dates, times, and what happened. The state representative option sounds promising, I might try that next week if nothing changes. Hang in there - from what everyone's saying, the money does eventually come through with backpay!
That's a great system for managing the stress - the daily coffee check sounds much healthier than my current obsessive refreshing! I'm definitely going to steal that idea. And yes, documenting everything is so important. I've been keeping screenshots of my account status and writing down every call attempt. It's frustrating that we have to become our own case managers just to get benefits we've paid into, but at least we're all supporting each other through this nightmare process!
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I'm dealing with a similar situation right now with my disability claim and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I've been getting the runaround from EDD for weeks about some mysterious form they keep mentioning but never actually identifying by name or number. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's becoming clear that EDD staff really need better training on their own forms and procedures. The fact that they use casual terms like "hardship form" when they actually mean specific things like benefit continuation or expedited payment requests just creates so much unnecessary confusion for people who are already stressed and dealing with medical issues. Connor, I hope your doctor appointment goes well and you get the detailed documentation you need for the DE 2501HC. Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like you're on the right track now. For anyone else reading this who might be in a similar boat - this thread is honestly more helpful than anything I've found on EDD's official website. The real-world advice about getting specific functional limitations documented, sending everything certified mail, and trying the online portal for questions is pure gold. Sometimes community knowledge really is better than official channels!
Lena, you're absolutely right about this community being more helpful than EDD's official resources! I'm new here but I've been lurking and reading threads like this one, and the practical advice from people who've actually navigated these processes is invaluable. It's frustrating that we have to rely on each other to decode what should be straightforward government procedures, but I'm grateful communities like this exist. The specific tips about form numbers, documentation requirements, and even things like certified mail - none of that is clearly explained anywhere on EDD's website. It really shows how important it is to have people share their real experiences rather than trying to figure everything out from confusing official sources.
I'm going through almost the exact same thing right now with my wrist injury claim! The terminology confusion is so real - my EDD rep kept saying "hardship documentation" but never gave me a specific form name or number. After reading through all these responses, I'm pretty sure they were talking about the DE 2501HC too since my physical therapist mentioned I'll likely need more time than originally estimated. This thread is honestly the most helpful resource I've found for understanding EDD's form maze. The advice about getting super specific functional limitations from your doctor is something I definitely need to remember for my next appointment. And wow, I had no idea about sending everything certified mail - that's going on my to-do list for sure! Connor, it sounds like you've got a solid plan now with the doctor visit and getting proper documentation. Thanks for starting this thread because it's helping way more people than just you deal with EDD's confusing system!
Isabella Ferreira
I'm so glad you posted this because I'm in almost the exact same boat! Filed my paper SDI claim 2 weeks ago after back surgery and have been refreshing the SDI Online portal obsessively with no luck. Reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - sounds like 3-4 weeks is unfortunately pretty normal for paper claims to even show up in the system. It's crazy that we have to stress like this when we're already dealing with medical issues and can't work! I think I'm going to give it one more week and then try that Claimyr service people mentioned. Fingers crossed both our claims show up soon - this waiting game is brutal when you're worried about bills piling up!
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Ellie Kim
•I totally feel your pain! I'm a newcomer here but have been lurking and reading everyone's experiences while waiting for my own paper SDI claim to process. It's such a relief to find this community and realize that the 2-5 week wait times for paper claims to even appear online seem to be the unfortunate norm rather than the exception. The anxiety of not knowing if EDD even received your paperwork while you're already stressed about medical recovery and finances is just awful. I'm definitely bookmarking that Claimyr service everyone's mentioning - seems like it might be worth it just for peace of mind. Hope your back is healing well and that both our claims show up soon! This whole process really needs to be improved.
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Jabari-Jo
I'm new to this community but wanted to share my experience since I just went through this exact situation! I filed my paper SDI claim about 6 weeks ago after shoulder surgery and had the same panic when nothing showed up for almost a month. Like others mentioned, it eventually appeared online after about 4 weeks with no prior notification. What really helped me was keeping a detailed timeline of when I mailed everything and following up with my doctor to confirm they submitted their portion correctly. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you're already dealing with recovery and financial stress. One tip that might help - try calling the SDI number early in the morning (around 8 AM) when the lines open, I had better luck getting through then rather than calling throughout the day. Hang in there, it sounds like your timeline is still within the unfortunately normal range for paper claims!
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