Hey OP, what state are you in? The process can vary a bit depending on location.

I'm going through the same thing right now! One thing that helped me was creating an account on the EDD website if you haven't already - sometimes the status updates there before they send any mail. Also, make sure you have your SDI number handy when you call. I've found that calling around 8:15 AM right after they open gives you the best shot at getting through. The wait is brutal but worth it when you finally talk to someone who can give you real answers. Stay strong! 💪

I just want to say how impressed I am with how quickly and thoroughly you're handling this situation! Reading through all the advice here, it sounds like you have a solid plan now. One small additional tip - when you do get through to EDD on the phone, ask for the representative's name and ID number, and jot down the date/time of your call along with a summary of what they told you. If there are any issues later, having that information can be really helpful for reference. You're doing everything right by acting fast and getting multiple copies of documentation sent different ways. Medical certification errors happen more than people realize, and pregnancy claims especially have well-established timelines that EDD is familiar with. Try not to stress too much - you've got this handled!

I went through something very similar with my pregnancy disability claim! The exact same error happened - my doctor accidentally put my due date as the return-to-work date instead of 6-8 weeks postpartum. Here's what saved me: I immediately called both my doctor's office AND EDD the same day I noticed the mistake. My doctor's office was super understanding and rushed a corrected form with a cover letter explaining the error. The key is speed - don't wait for EDD to process the wrong form first! I also recommend sending the correction multiple ways (mail AND fax) and keeping detailed records of everything. EDD knows pregnancy recovery doesn't happen overnight, so they should understand this type of medical error. You're being really proactive by catching this early - that's going to make all the difference in avoiding any benefit interruption during your recovery period.

Welcome to the club, buddy. I filed back in September and still crickets. The system is a joke 🤡

I'm in a similar situation - filed my SDI claim in December and still haven't received any official communication from EDD. It's incredibly frustrating, especially when you're dealing with a disability and need the support. I've been checking my online account regularly and it just shows "pending" status. At this point I'm wondering if I should try some of the suggestions here like calling early in the morning or even visiting an office in person. The uncertainty is almost worse than the waiting itself. Stay strong, we'll get through this eventually! 💪

So just checking back here - did u get ur claim figured out? I'm curious what happened since I might be in similar boat soon with my pregnancy leave ending next month 😬

I'm going through something very similar right now! My pregnancy disability ended last week and I'm dealing with postpartum anxiety. My doctor wants me to file a new claim too. Reading through all these responses is SO helpful - I was totally confused about the dates too. It's reassuring to see that @aa3cde904ab6 got approved so quickly following this advice. I'm definitely going to use my original last day worked and make sure my doctor is super clear about the new diagnosis date. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

Update: I FINALLY got my issue resolved! I ended up using the Claimyr service that someone recommended here, and I got through to a real person in about 30 minutes. Turns out there was a mismatch between the dates on my doctor's certification and what I put on my initial application. The EDD representative was able to fix it immediately. My claim was approved yesterday and they said payments should start processing in the next 2-3 business days. Such a relief after all this stress! Thank you to everyone who offered suggestions. For anyone else struggling with this, I'd say the most effective options are: 1. Try the Claimyr service if you can't get through by phone 2. Visit an EDD office in person if possible 3. Submit a hardship request through your SDI Online account Good luck to everyone dealing with this frustrating system!

Congratulations on getting this resolved! As someone who's been lurking in this community dealing with my own EDD nightmare, your update gives me so much hope. I've been stuck in "pending review" for 6 weeks now and was starting to panic. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service - seems like multiple people here have had success with it. Quick question though - did they charge you for the service, and if so, was it worth it compared to the stress and time you were spending trying to call? Also really appreciate you listing out the most effective solutions at the end. This thread should be pinned as a resource for others going through the same thing!