Just went through this exact situation last month! The waiting period definitely applies regardless of how long your claim processing took - it's based on your actual disability start date. Since you mentioned your disability started on June 2nd, you've already completed the waiting period. One thing I learned the hard way: even after setting up direct deposit, sometimes the first payment still goes to the card if it was already in processing. But don't panic if that happens - you can instantly transfer from the card to your bank account through the Money Network app (despite all the complaints about it, the transfer feature actually works pretty well). After that first payment, everything should go straight to your bank account. Hope you see that payment soon! The financial stress while waiting is honestly the worst part of the whole process.

Hey Olivia! Congrats on getting approved - that's such a relief after 3 weeks of waiting! I just went through this same process a few months ago. Since your disability started June 2nd, you've definitely already served your waiting period, so payment should come through pretty soon now that you're approved. Smart move setting up direct deposit! I made that switch right after approval too and it was seamless. One heads up though - sometimes the system is a bit slow to update, so if your first payment does end up going to the Money Network card, don't stress. You can transfer it to your bank instantly through their app (despite all the horror stories, the transfer feature actually works fine). The whole financial uncertainty while waiting is honestly the hardest part. You're so close to the finish line now! Keep us posted when that first payment hits - we're all rooting for you! 🤞

Anyone know if theres a way to check the status of your claim online? I've been waiting for weeks and haven't heard anything back 😫

Just went through this same situation last month! I also had supplemental pay from my employer during my PFL. Here's what I learned: 1. **Definitely report the supplemental pay** - I selected "Other" for the pay type and wrote "Employer Supplemental Pay" in the description field 2. **Keep all your pay stubs** - EDD may request documentation later 3. **For workers' comp** - only answer "Yes" if you're actually receiving workers' comp benefits for a work injury. If you're just on regular PFL for bonding/family care, answer "No" 4. **The supplemental pay didn't reduce my benefits** - but every case is different The key is being transparent and accurate. Good luck with your claim! The process is definitely confusing but you'll get through it 💪

Wait everyone is giving wrong info here. PFL and SDI are NOT the same program technically. PFL is administered by EDD but its technically part of the family leave program not disability. So ya its normal to get seperate forms. Just file with what u have for now and amend later if the other form shows up. Thats what my tax guy told me.

OP, I wanted to follow up - did you check if your name or SSN might have been entered differently for the two claims? I've seen cases where this happened when someone filed claims at different times of the year or used a slightly different format for their name (like including a middle initial on one form but not the other). In those cases, EDD sometimes generates separate 1098Gs because their system treats them as different individuals.

Another tip that really helped me - if your doctor's office is dragging their feet, ask to speak with the billing department or insurance coordinator. They deal with disability paperwork all the time and usually know the process better than the front desk staff. When I was waiting for my Part B to be submitted, the billing coordinator told me they batch process EDD forms on specific days of the week, so timing your request right can make a difference. She also mentioned that if you bring a pre-addressed envelope with the EDD mailing address already filled out, it removes one more step for their office and can speed things up. Sometimes these small details make all the difference when you're dealing with busy medical offices!

One thing I learned the hard way - if you're dealing with a large medical group or hospital system, try calling their centralized medical records department directly instead of going through your individual doctor's office. These big systems often have dedicated staff who handle nothing but insurance and disability forms all day long. I wasted 2 weeks calling my doctor's local office before someone told me about the main medical records line. Called them and had my Part B submitted within 48 hours! They even gave me a confirmation number and told me exactly when EDD would receive it. If you're with Kaiser, Sutter, or any of the big health networks, this could save you tons of time and stress.

I'm new to dealing with EDD and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm actually facing a similar issue where my debit card keeps getting declined for online payments even though I have funds available. Reading through everyone's suggestions, I think I'll start by calling my bank to check for any merchant category restrictions or daily limits. The tip about trying the payment during off-peak hours is really smart too. It's so frustrating that something as simple as making a payment can be this complicated, but I really appreciate how supportive this community is. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in navigating these EDD challenges! 🙏

I've been dealing with EDD payment issues for months now and this thread is gold! One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet - if you're using a prepaid card or newer account, banks sometimes have additional verification requirements for government payments. I had to physically go into my bank branch with ID to verify my identity before they would allow EDD transactions to go through. Also, double-check that your billing address on file with your bank matches exactly what you're entering on the EDD site - even small differences like "St" vs "Street" can cause declines. The whole system is broken but we gotta work around it somehow! Stay strong everyone 💪