Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to try calling them tomorrow morning right when they open. If I can't get through, I might try that Claimyr service since I really need to figure out what's going on. I'll update here if I learn anything useful that might help others in the same situation.

I'm going through something similar right now - filed my claim 2.5 weeks ago for a shoulder injury and still stuck in pending. What's really frustrating is that my employer's HR department said they submitted their portion right away, but there's no way for me to verify that on my end. Has anyone found a way to check if the employer paperwork was actually received? I'm wondering if that could be what's holding up some of these claims.

I work in HR and deal with this stuff all the time. Here's a pro tip: call the employer assistance line and ask them to file an inquiry on your behalf. Sometimes that can speed things up. Good luck!

I'm going through something similar right now - filed my SDI claim 6 weeks ago for a back injury and still stuck on "pending processing." It's absolutely maddening when you're dealing with medical issues AND financial stress at the same time. I've tried calling multiple times but like everyone else, can't get through. The worst part is not knowing if there's something missing or if it's just their usual snail pace. Really hoping things move faster for you since you have a new baby to take care of! Keep us updated on what works - we're all learning from each other's experiences here.

I agree! The lack of clear information is really stressful, especially when you're already dealing with medical issues and worrying about finances.

As someone who's been through the SDI process multiple times, I can share that payment timing really varies by bank. Credit unions tend to be faster than big banks in my experience. One tip for future payments - most banks will show pending deposits in your online banking before they actually clear, so you can usually get a heads up that the money is coming. Also, if you're ever in a tight spot waiting for payments, some banks offer overdraft protection or short-term loans if you can show proof of incoming funds. Glad to hear yours came through quickly!

That's such great news that you finally got through and got some clarity! The fact that they miscategorized it as standard disability instead of pregnancy disability explains everything - those are totally different systems with different requirements. It's ridiculous that this kind of mix-up is "common" but at least now you know what happened. Definitely still file that appeal like the rep suggested, even if they're trying to fix it administratively. I learned the hard way that EDD's left hand doesn't always know what the right hand is doing, so having the appeal as backup protection is smart. Hope your doctor can get that pregnancy-specific certification submitted quickly and this all gets resolved soon. You shouldn't have to deal with this stress while caring for a newborn!

Congratulations on finally getting through and figuring out what went wrong! The miscategorization between standard disability and pregnancy disability is such a frustrating but apparently common issue. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where my maternity leave claim got mixed up in their system. Your advice about filing the appeal as backup protection is really smart - I've heard too many stories about EDD's administrative "fixes" getting lost in the shuffle. Better to have that formal appeal on record just in case. Thanks for updating us on your progress! It gives me hope that persistence really does pay off with EDD, even though it shouldn't be this hard. Hope everything gets resolved quickly so you can enjoy your time with your new baby without this stress!

Welcome to the community and huge congratulations on getting your claim resolved! As a new member here, I've been reading through various EDD posts and your story is such a perfect example of why this community is so valuable. The collective knowledge here really shines through - from identifying the likely SDI/PFL mix-up to providing specific strategies like optimal call times and the Claimyr service. What really stands out to me is how your experience validates the "dual approach" strategy several experienced members suggested - trying to resolve by phone while simultaneously protecting your rights with a written appeal. The fact that you got it fixed in 20 minutes through Claimyr after potentially facing a 6-8 week appeal process is incredible. For other new parents who might face similar issues, your documentation approach seems spot-on: getting the rep's name, confirmation number, and timeline for when changes should appear in your portal. That level of detail could be crucial if any issues resurface. I'm curious - now that it's been resolved, do you feel like there were any early warning signs when you initially filed that might have indicated the system was processing your claim incorrectly? I'm asking because I may need to file a similar claim in the future and want to know what to watch for. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone with your resolution. Success stories like yours give the rest of us hope that even when EDD's system seems broken, persistence and the right strategies can get things back on track!

Welcome to the community and congratulations on both your new baby and getting this resolved! As a newcomer here, I've been following your story and it's such a relief to see a positive outcome. Your experience really demonstrates how valuable this community is - from the initial diagnosis that it was likely an SDI/PFL mix-up to the practical solutions like specific call times and the Claimyr service. What's particularly helpful for future readers is how you documented everything throughout the process. Getting the EDD rep's name, confirmation number, and expected timeline shows exactly the right approach when dealing with these phone resolutions. Your decision to still file the written appeal as backup was smart too - it protects your rights even when the phone fix seems to work. I'm expecting my first baby later this year and posts like yours are invaluable for understanding what to prepare for. The fact that this type of administrative error happens "frequently" (according to your EDD rep) is both frustrating and good to know. It makes me want to be extra vigilant about confirming my claim type when I file. Thank you for taking the time to update everyone with your resolution, especially while you're caring for a newborn! Stories like yours give the rest of us confidence that even when EDD's system seems completely broken, the right combination of persistence and strategy can get things back on track. Enjoy this precious time with your little one!