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Grace Durand
I work in HR and deal with disability claims sometimes. Happy to answer any specific questions if you have them!
Ella Lewis
•That's so kind of you! I might take you up on that offer as I navigate this process.
Ben Cooper
I went through this exact situation last year! After my workers comp benefits ended for a shoulder injury, I developed severe anxiety and depression that made returning to work impossible. Here's what helped me: 1. Make sure you have a clear timeline showing when your mental health symptoms started - EDD will want to see that this is a new/separate condition 2. Get comprehensive documentation from both a psychiatrist and your primary care doctor about how the anxiety affects your daily functioning 3. Keep a detailed journal of your symptoms and how they impact your ability to work - this was huge for my case 4. Don't downplay your symptoms when talking to EDD representatives - be honest about the severity The whole process took about 4 months for me, but I was approved. The key is showing that your mental health condition is genuinely preventing you from working, not just related to your previous physical disability. Feel free to DM me if you want more specifics about the application process!
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guys i think i figured it out. u gotta call at exactly 8:01 am, press 2, then 4, then 1, then wait 17 seconds, then press # twice. worked for me after 69 tries 🤡
Can't tell if you're serious or if this is some kind of twisted SDI cheat code 😅
lmao its both. welcome to the SDI hunger games may the odds be ever in ur favor
Yuki Ito
Ugh, I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been on hold for 3 hours and counting. The worst part is when you finally get through after hours of waiting, and they tell you they need to transfer you to another department... and then you get disconnected 😤 It's like they designed this system to be as frustrating as possible. Stay strong OP, we're all in this nightmare together!
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Diego Vargas
Update us on what happens!!! So many people face this EXACT situation and EDD does NOTHING to help!! The whole 52-week limit is arbitrary and cruel - how can they expect people to magically recover from major surgery in exactly 52 weeks???
Omar Fawaz
•I understand the frustration, but the 52-week limit actually exists because SDI is designed as short-term income replacement, not long-term disability. For conditions lasting beyond a year, the federal SSDI program is intended to take over. The problem is the gap between these systems - SSDI takes months or years to approve while SDI ends abruptly at 52 weeks regardless of individual circumstances.
Gabriel Ruiz
I'm so sorry you're going through this - the timing couldn't have been worse with your surgery happening right as your benefits ended. I went through something similar with a knee replacement that got delayed multiple times due to COVID. A few thoughts that might help: 1. Definitely pursue what Sean mentioned about surgical complications being a potentially new condition. Document everything with your surgeon about the additional nerve compression they found. 2. Contact your local America's Job Center for disability-to-work transition services - they sometimes have emergency assistance programs while you're waiting for other benefits. 3. Look into your county's General Relief program immediately. It's usually small amounts ($200-400/month) but can help with basic needs while you sort out other options. 4. If you had any employer-provided short or long-term disability insurance, now would be the time to file those claims even if you think you missed deadlines - some have appeal processes. The system really does fail people in your exact situation. Don't give up - there are usually a few more options than what the first EDD rep tells you. Keep pushing for answers and document every conversation you have with them going forward.
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Amara Chukwu
oof, been there done that. its a total nightmare. sending good vibes your way, hope you get it sorted soon! 💪
I went through this exact same situation a few months ago! It's incredibly frustrating. In addition to what others have mentioned, you can also try visiting your local EDD office in person with your ID and Social Security card. They were able to help me reset everything on the spot. Just be prepared to wait - I got there early and still spent about 3 hours there, but it was worth it to finally get access back. Good luck! 🤞
That's really helpful! I'm definitely going to try the in-person route if the phone and mail options don't work out. Did you need to bring any other documents besides ID and Social Security card? And do you remember which office you went to?
StarStrider
idk about the legal stuff, but congrats on the baby! 🎈👶 hope everything works out for you
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Adrian Hughes
I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! Here's what worked for me: 1. Contact your WC adjuster FIRST - tell them you need to pause for maternity leave 2. Get a letter from your OB stating your due date and that you're medically able to work (for SDI eligibility) 3. Apply for SDI online through EDD about 1-2 weeks before you want benefits to start 4. Keep your WC case open but "paused" - don't close it completely The timing is crucial - I had about a 5-day gap between my last WC payment and first SDI payment, but that's pretty normal. After your 8 weeks of SDI, you can apply for PFL if you want bonding time. One heads up: EDD moves slow, so apply early and follow up weekly. Document everything! Feel free to DM me if you need more specific help navigating the process.
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