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I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now! Filed my PFL claim on September 28th and still getting the "status not available" message. It's so frustrating because you need that income and have no idea what's going on. I've been checking every day hoping something changes. Reading through all these comments is actually really reassuring though - at least I know I'm not the only one going through this mess. Think I'm gonna try the early morning calling strategy that Teresa mentioned. Has anyone had luck with contacting their local assembly member's office? I heard sometimes they can help push things along with state agencies.
Lucas, I haven't tried contacting my assembly member's office yet, but that's actually a really good idea! I've heard they can sometimes help with state agency issues. Might be worth a shot if the calling doesn't work out. It's definitely reassuring to know we're all dealing with the same frustrating system. Let me know how the early morning calling goes for you - I'm planning to try that too!
I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed my PFL claim on October 1st and it's been radio silence ever since. The "status not available" message is driving me crazy because I have no idea if they even received it properly. Reading all these comments is both comforting (knowing I'm not alone) and terrifying (realizing how broken the system is). I think I'm going to try calling at 8am sharp tomorrow morning like Teresa suggested, and if that doesn't work I might have to consider that claimyr service even though $20 feels steep. Has anyone tried faxing them? I know it's old school but sometimes those methods work better than the online portal. Really hoping we all get some resolution soon - this whole situation is so stressful when you're already dealing with family leave stuff! 😤
Carmen, I totally feel your frustration! I'm in a similar boat - filed mine on October 5th and getting the same "status not available" nightmare. The stress of not knowing what's happening while you're already dealing with family stuff is just awful. I haven't tried faxing yet, but that's actually a brilliant idea! Sometimes those old-school methods really do work better than their glitchy online system. If you do try faxing, please let us know how it goes - might be another option for all of us stuck in this mess. Definitely going to join you in the 8am calling brigade tomorrow! 📞
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Just to update you on current timelines - I help people with disability claims regularly, and right now EDD is taking about 12-14 days to process pregnancy disability claims even when all forms are correctly submitted. This is longer than their usual 7-10 day window. Don't panic yet! Also, make sure you're ready to complete your continued certifications when they become available - that's another common delay point in the process.
Thank you for this update! I'll try to be patient for another week at least. For the continued certifications, will I get a notification when it's time to complete those? This is my first time filing for disability so I'm still learning how everything works.
Yes, you'll receive an email notification when it's time to certify. For pregnancy disability, you typically certify every two weeks. Make sure to complete these promptly as they become available - late certifications can cause payment delays. Also, if you plan to transition to Paid Family Leave after your recovery period, remember that's a separate application you'll need to file.
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my pregnancy disability claim at 36 weeks and have been stuck on "pending medical provider form" for 8 days. My OB's office insists they submitted everything but I'm starting to wonder if there was an issue with the submission. Reading through all these responses is really helpful - sounds like 2-3 weeks is pretty normal right now. I'm planning to call my doctor's office again tomorrow to double-check they have a confirmation number for the DE 2501 form submission. The waiting is so stressful when you're this close to your due date and counting on that income!
I'm dealing with almost the same timeline! Filed at 34 weeks and it's been about 2 weeks now. Based on what everyone's saying here, it sounds like we just need to hang in there a bit longer. The stress is real though - I keep checking the portal multiple times a day hoping something changes. Have you tried asking your doctor's office for any kind of confirmation number or receipt that shows they actually submitted the form? That might give you some peace of mind while we wait for EDD to get their act together.
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Just wanted to jump in as someone who's been lurking here for a while - the persistence really does pay off! I finally got through last month after weeks of trying. The 8 AM strategy that @Javier Garcia mentioned is solid gold. Also, if you're getting the runaround from one rep, don't be afraid to politely end the call and try again with someone else. Sometimes you just get a better agent who actually knows what they're doing. Hang in there @Diego Mendoza - I know it's beyond frustrating but you'll get through eventually! 💪
Thanks for the encouragement @Sean Matthews! I'm definitely feeling the solidarity here - it's crazy how we all have to become phone system ninjas just to access basic services. Really appreciate everyone sharing their hard-won wisdom. Going to set my alarm for 7:55 AM tomorrow and give it another shot with all these tips. It's ridiculous that it takes a whole community effort to figure out how to reach our own government services, but at least we're all helping each other out! 🤝
Hey everyone! New member here but definitely not new to this frustrating experience 😤 I've been dealing with EDD disability for about 6 weeks now and it's been absolutely maddening. Reading through all your tips has been super helpful though - I had no idea about the 1-2-1 menu shortcut or the 8 AM strategy! I've been calling at random times like an amateur. Going to try the early morning approach tomorrow with multiple phones like @Carmen Ruiz suggested. It's honestly both comforting and depressing to see I'm not alone in this struggle. Thanks for creating such a supportive community where we can share our war stories and actual solutions! 🙏
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This is so relatable! 😭 I'm going through the exact same thing - my PFL claim has been "pending" for 6 weeks now and I've called probably 200+ times. The automated system just hangs up on you half the time! What's really frustrating is that we NEED this money to care for our babies, but they make it nearly impossible to get. I've tried everything - calling at different times, using different phone numbers, even had my partner call. Nothing works. I'm definitely going to look into that Claimyr service @Chloe Anderson mentioned. At this point $20 seems like a bargain if it actually gets me through to a human being. This system is absolutely broken and it's hurting families when we're most vulnerable. Thanks for posting this - at least we know we're not alone in this nightmare! 💪
@Natalie Chen I m'so sorry you re'dealing with this too! 6 weeks pending is absolutely insane. I just joined this community after finding this post because I m'in a similar boat - my SDI claim has been under "review for" 3 weeks now and I m'getting desperate. The fact that the automated system literally hangs up on people is just cruel when we re'already stressed about finances and caring for newborns. I m'definitely going to try that Claimyr service too. $20 is nothing compared to the thousands we re'owed in benefits. It s'shameful that we have to pay a third party just to access services we ve'already paid into through our taxes! Has anyone tried reaching out to local news stations about this? Maybe if we get some media attention they ll'actually fix their broken system. We shouldn t'have to suffer like this during what should be a special time with our babies. 😤
Just joined this community after going through the exact same ordeal! 😤 My SDI claim has been stuck in "pending" status for 2 months now, and like everyone else, I can't get through to anyone. It's absolutely maddening that we have to fight tooth and nail just to get benefits we've already paid into. I've tried all the usual tricks - calling first thing in the morning, using different phone numbers, even having family members call on my behalf. The system is clearly overwhelmed and outdated. Thanks @Nia Jackson for that comprehensive list of tips! I'm definitely going to reach out to my state rep - never thought of that before. And @Chloe Anderson, I'm seriously considering that Claimyr service too. At this point, $20 is a small price to pay for my sanity and to actually get the help I need. It's so frustrating that we have to deal with this stress while caring for newborns. The EDD really needs a complete overhaul. We shouldn't have to become detectives and use third-party services just to access our own benefits! Hang in there everyone - hopefully sharing strategies and supporting each other will help us all get through this nightmare! 💪👶
Yara Assad
This is such a relief to hear that you got through and got it resolved! I'm dealing with a similar licensing issue with my SDI claim right now - got approved initially but then hit with a denial saying my treatment facility "doesn't meet requirements" even though they've been licensed for years. Your post gives me hope that it's just a database error. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr since calling directly has been impossible. Thanks for sharing your experience and keeping us updated - it really helps to know these issues can actually get fixed!
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Yara Abboud
•@Yara Assad I m'so glad my experience could help! It s'honestly such a relief knowing this is a common issue and not just us going crazy. The Claimyr service really was a game changer - I was skeptical at first too but after weeks of getting nowhere with direct calls, it was worth every penny to finally talk to someone who could actually see what was happening in the system. Make sure you have all your facility s'licensing info ready when you call, including their NPI number if possible. The agent I spoke with said having that documentation ready really speeds up the override process. Wishing you the best of luck getting this resolved quickly! 🤞
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Sofia Gomez
I'm going through something very similar right now! Got approved for SDI two weeks ago but then received a denial letter three days later citing "facility licensing verification issues" for the outpatient mental health clinic I'm receiving treatment at. The clinic administrator was just as confused as I was - they've been licensed and operating for over 8 years with no issues, and they have multiple other patients currently receiving disability benefits without problems. Reading through all these responses is honestly the first time I've felt hopeful about this situation. I had no idea this was such a common problem with EDD's outdated databases. I've been trying to call for over a week with zero success - just endless busy signals and "call back later" messages. @Diego Chavez thank you so much for sharing your experience and keeping everyone updated! Seeing that you actually got it resolved gives me hope. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service since direct calling seems impossible. Also going to ask my clinic to prepare all their licensing documentation including the NPI number as suggested. For anyone else dealing with this - it's reassuring to know we're not alone in this mess and that there are actual solutions that work!
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Jacob Smithson
•@Sofia Gomez I m'so sorry you re'dealing with this too! It s'crazy how many people are experiencing the exact same issue with EDD s'licensing database problems. After reading through everyone s'advice here, it sounds like you re'on the right track asking your clinic to prepare all the documentation. Based on what others shared, make sure they include: their current license with effective dates, NPI number, current address, and maybe even a letter explaining that other patients receive benefits there without issues. It really seems like this is just a technical glitch on EDD s'end rather than any real problem with the facilities. Hopefully the Claimyr service works as well for you as it did for Diego! Keep us posted on how it goes - it s'helpful to know what s'working for people in similar situations.
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