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Just wanted to add another potential workaround that worked for me when I had similar issues with the EDD pregnancy claim form last year. If the manual date entry and tab navigation don't work, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies completely, then restart your browser before attempting to fill out the form again. Sometimes the form gets "stuck" with cached validation errors that prevent it from accepting new data properly. Also, I found that using Chrome in incognito mode helped bypass some of the persistent form errors. It's like starting with a completely clean slate without any stored form data that might be causing conflicts. The whole EDD system is definitely a nightmare to navigate, especially when you're already stressed about preparing for baby's arrival. But don't give up - there are always workarounds, and this community is proof that we can figure them out together! Glad you got your claim submitted successfully!
These are great additional technical tips! The incognito mode suggestion is brilliant - I never would have thought of that but it makes total sense that cached data could be causing form conflicts. I wish I had tried that before spending hours troubleshooting! Definitely adding these to my mental toolkit for any future EDD interactions. It's amazing how many creative workarounds this community has discovered for what should be basic website functionality. Thanks for sharing your experience - every little tip helps make this process less stressful for other pregnant mamas!
I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now at 35 weeks! Thank you so much for posting this and to everyone who shared solutions. I've been pulling my hair out trying to figure out why the form keeps rejecting my last day worked even though I clearly entered it. The future date validation issue makes perfect sense - of course the system would have problems with that logic even though it's exactly what we need to do for pregnancy planning. I'm going to try the manual date entry method with yesterday's date to get it submitted, then call to correct it later. Really appreciate everyone breaking down the technical workarounds and clarifying that the waiting period won't be affected by filing delays. This thread is like finding gold when you're drowning in EDD bureaucracy! Has anyone had success getting through to EDD by phone recently, or is it still the multi-hour hold nightmare? Trying to mentally prepare for that part of the process.
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Ugh, the EDD is the worst! I swear they make these "mistakes" on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits. Stay strong and fight it!
Tin foil hat much? 🙄 It's more likely just incompetence than malice.
Maybe, but after dealing with them for months, I wouldn't put anything past them 😤
I went through something similar last year and it was absolutely terrifying at first! Here's what helped me: 1. **Get everything in writing** - Call EDD and ask them to mail you a detailed breakdown of exactly what they think you were overpaid and why. Don't just take their word over the phone. 2. **Check your work history** - Sometimes they miscalculate your base period wages or don't account for overlapping eligibility periods correctly. 3. **Look into hardship waivers** - If you do end up owing money, EDD has programs to waive repayment if it would cause financial hardship. Most people don't know about this! 4. **Keep detailed records** - Screenshot everything, save all emails, and keep a log of every phone call with dates and representative names. The good news is that a lot of these "overpayments" get overturned once you provide the right documentation. Don't let them intimidate you - you have rights in this process! Feel free to DM me if you need help navigating the appeal paperwork.
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I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now! EDD flagged me for a $1,800 "overpayment" when I transitioned from UI to SDI after my gallbladder surgery in December. Like everyone else here, I have all the documentation proving I did everything correctly - I even have the email confirmation from when I reported my last day of work and requested my UI payments to stop. I filed my appeal in February and my hearing is scheduled for June 15th. What's really frustrating is that I know I'm right, but EDD's automated system seems to flag these transitions even when they're done properly. I haven't started a new claim yet, but I'm planning to file one next month for ongoing complications. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that the new claim payments should come through while the appeal is pending. It's reassuring to see that most people eventually won their appeals - it seems like EDD's transition system just has serious issues. Has anyone noticed if there's a pattern to which transitions get flagged? I'm wondering if it's random system glitches or if there's something specific that triggers these false overpayment claims.
I'm new to this community but dealing with a similar EDD nightmare! Based on what I've read here, it seems like these transition overpayments might be triggered by timing issues in their system - like if there's even a single day where both claims show as "active" in their database, even if no actual double payments occurred. I've heard from others that surgeries requiring immediate UI stoppage (like planned procedures) seem to get flagged more often than gradual transitions. It's so frustrating that we have to prove our innocence when their system is clearly the problem! Good luck with your June hearing - it sounds like most people win these appeals once they can present their documentation to an actual human judge instead of dealing with the automated system.
I went through this exact situation last year and can share some insight that might help ease your worries. EDD incorrectly flagged me for a $2,100 overpayment when I transitioned from UI to SDI for my hip surgery. Like you, I had done everything correctly and had documentation proving no overlap. Here's what happened with my new claim: I filed a brand new SDI claim about 6 weeks after my appeal was submitted, and my payments came through completely normally while the appeal was still pending. The key thing the EDD rep told me was that as long as your new claim is for a genuinely different benefit period with new medical documentation, their system treats it as entirely separate from any previous overpayment issues. My appeal took about 4 months to resolve (I won, of course), but during that entire time my new claim payments never had any issues. The only thing I'd recommend is keeping detailed records of your new certification dates and payments, just in case you need to reference them later. Having your assembly member involved is huge - they can really expedite things if any problems do arise with your new payments. You should be fine, but definitely stay on top of following up if anything seems delayed!
This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's such a relief to know that your new claim payments went through smoothly while your appeal was pending. I've been losing sleep over this, worried that I'd be stuck without income for months while waiting for the July hearing. The fact that you had a similar overpayment amount and won your appeal gives me a lot of confidence. I'm definitely going to keep detailed records of everything like you suggested - screenshots of certification confirmations, payment dates, everything. Having that paper trail seems to be crucial with EDD. Really appreciate you taking the time to share this - it's helping me feel much more optimistic about the whole situation!
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just went thru this last month. its a nightmare but youll get thru it. deep breaths and lots of coffee lol
I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. Here's what I learned: The letter should have payment instructions on the back or second page - look for a remittance address or online portal info. If not, definitely call them. When I called, they set me up with a payment plan that worked with my budget. Also, keep copies of EVERYTHING - your payment confirmations, correspondence, all of it. The whole process is stressful but manageable if you stay organized. You got this! 💪
@Harold Oh This is super helpful! I m'dealing with the same thing right now and was panicking. Did you have to provide any additional documentation when you set up the payment plan, or was it pretty straightforward once you got through to someone? Also, how reasonable were they with the payment amounts - could you negotiate based on your income?
@Harold Oh Really appreciate you sharing the details! I m'in a similar boat right now and your advice about checking the back of the letter is spot on - I almost missed the payment info too when I first got mine. Quick question: when you set up the payment plan, were they pretty flexible with the monthly amounts? I m'worried they ll'want more than I can realistically afford each month.
Isabella Santos
I'm dealing with a similar situation and wanted to share what I learned from calling EDD directly about this. They told me that for permanent disability cases, you should always fill in your doctor's information on the DE 2593 even if your last visit was months ago. The key is that your doctor needs to remain your "treating physician of record" even if you're not actively being treated. What I do now is put my doctor's name, their contact info, and the date of my last actual appointment (even if it's old). In the comments section, I write something like "Permanent condition - no active treatment required per physician." This has worked for me for the past 6 months without any issues. The EDD rep also mentioned that as long as your original paperwork clearly states the condition is permanent/chronic, they're not expecting frequent doctor visits. But having that doctor relationship documented is still required for their system. Hope this helps!
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Alexis Renard
•This is exactly the kind of detailed guidance I was looking for! Thank you so much for taking the time to call EDD and share what you learned. The tip about adding a note in the comments section is brilliant - that way there's no confusion about why the appointment date might be older. I'm definitely going to use that approach on my next certification. It's reassuring to know that EDD understands permanent conditions don't require constant medical visits once properly documented.
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Lena Müller
I've been on SDI for a permanent disability for about 18 months now, and I've learned a few things that might help you. For the DE 2593 certifications, I always include my doctor's information even when I haven't seen them recently - name, contact info, and the actual date of my last visit (which can be several months old). What really helped me was establishing a clear pattern early on. After my condition was documented as permanent, I scheduled brief "maintenance" appointments every 4-5 months - not because my condition changed, but just to maintain that doctor-patient relationship on paper. These appointments are usually just 10-15 minutes where my doctor confirms my condition is stable and renews any prescriptions. One thing to watch out for: if you go too long without any medical contact (I've heard 8-12 months depending on your case), EDD might flag your account for review. It's much easier to prevent this with occasional check-ins than to deal with a benefits interruption later. The small copay for these brief appointments is worth the peace of mind knowing your benefits won't get disrupted over a technicality.
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Melina Haruko
•This is really helpful advice, thank you! The idea of scheduling brief "maintenance" appointments every 4-5 months makes total sense - it keeps that doctor relationship active without being excessive. I like how you framed it as maintaining the relationship "on paper" because that's really what EDD needs to see. The 8-12 month timeframe for potential flags is good to know too. I think I'll call my doctor's office tomorrow to set up one of these brief check-ins. Better to be proactive than deal with benefit interruptions later. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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